The shelves are littered with products that claim to be able to whiten your teeth. The reality, however, is that over-the-counter solutions are never going to be as effective as the teeth whitening treatments offered by your dentist. There are a number of reasons why you should seek professional treatments instead of doing it on your own. Here are a few of them.

Why Schedule Professional Teeth Whitening?

1. More Pronounced Results

Simply put, a professional teeth whitening treatment is going to be more effective than something you can buy at your local supermarket or pharmacy. Those at-home treatments are generally designed to handle light staining and not much more.

In a professional’s hands, the results will be more uniform and even across all your teeth. More importantly, your dentist can address the deeper staining and discoloration that over-the-counter treatments just aren’t equipped to handle. If you want a brighter, whiter smile, put it in the hands of a professional.

2. Reliable and Fast

Most store-bought teeth whitening systems require repeated use over the course of days, maybe even weeks. Som e can be slow to deliver results, too, and those results are hard to spot when they’re spaced out over a long period of time.

When you have your teeth whitening professionally done, you go in once and that’s it. No need to keep at it or make it part of your routine. You’ll be finished in about an hour and you can see your results right away.

3. Treatments Customized for You

Over-the-counter whitening treatments are meant to be a one-size-fits-all way of brightening your smile. The best results rarely come from such a broad approach, however. By contrast, your dentist can customize treatments exactly for you, based on your needs and your oral health.

For example, if your tooth discoloration is uneven, a professional can adjust their approach on a tooth-by-tooth basis so your new coloration is uniform across all your teeth. Over-the-counter treatments are not designed with this in mind. They’re aimed at anyone. Your dentist’s treatments are aimed at you.

If you’re ready for a brighter, whiter smile, schedule a teeth whitening appointment at North Chautauqua Dental PC in Dunkirk, NY. Serving clients since 1980, they offer a range of options, including custom at-home whitening kits and in-office procedures. They also provide veneers, which are effective alternatives. Visit their website to learn more about their work, or call (716) 366-6822 to schedule an appointment.