People often choose to whiten their teeth at home. What if we told you that professional whitening in your dentist’s office justifies the extra cost and effort every time?
Downtown Dental Studio offers safe, professional teeth whitening services at our office in New York City’s Financial District. It's one of the many dental services, both cosmetic and medically necessary, that we provide.
If you’re wondering whether professional teeth whitening is worth it, read on.
Well, yes. Numerous over-the-counter products can whiten your teeth at home. You may think you’re choosing convenience and affordability when you buy an at-home teeth whitening kit, but you may be picking the less beneficial option.
Professional teeth whitening is always a better option in the long run.
Listen, we know it sounds easier to buy the store kit, but is the process actually easier? For one, at-home kits require you to do everything yourself, which can be a hassle. At our office, we do everything for you.
For another, figuring out how to use the kits isn’t always intuitive. And what if you do it wrong? You may not get the results you want, possibly making you feel like you wasted your money. It’s much easier to come into the office and let our doctors and hygienists do the work for you.
We admit that OTC teeth whitening products have benefited some of our patients. But in most cases, at-home products take much longer to achieve the same level of results as an in-office procedure. That’s because our in-office products are stronger and more effective.
If you’re willing to put in considerable time and effort, at-home treatments may work for you. But we believe professional whitening is worth it in terms of how much time you save and how quickly you see results.
Teeth whitening products can cause some people to experience a reaction, such as sensitivity. With professional whitening, however, your provider can prevent or address any side effects or spot any other issues while you’re in the office.
People who whiten their teeth at home are less likely to continue treatment over time. That’s often because they don’t achieve the desired results with at-home products and give up. Those who get professional whitening frequently like the look and continue treatment in the future.
Professional teeth whitening can help improve oral hygiene over time. Many patients who see an improvement in the appearance of their teeth want to take better care of them, prompting them to step up their at-home hygiene.
Teeth whitening is an aesthetic issue, so the only person who can answer that question is you. However, if you’re considering teeth whitening, we highly recommend seeking out a professional for the reasons above.
To learn more about professional teeth whitening or schedule an appointment, call us at Downtown Dental Studio or book your visit online today.
