San Francisco and Marin CA
Looking to improve the appearance of your teeth? Brightening your teeth even by a shade or two can make a dramatic difference in the way your smile looks. There are more whitening products available now than ever—such as toothpastes, rinses and store-bought whitening kits. However, to achieve maximum results while also safeguarding your oral health, your cosmetic dentist in San Francisco recommends a professional whitening treatment.
A professional dental whitening produces better results
A professional whitening treatment produces whiter teeth that will last longer in a shorter amount of time. This is because your Bay Area cosmetic dentist has access to stronger bleaching agents than those that are available over the counter for purchase. At Glen Park Dental, we brighten smiles using the GLO® teeth whitening system. This entails applying the whitening gel to a soft mouthpiece, which then is inserted into the mouth and thoroughly covers all visible tooth surfaces. The bleaching agent then is activated under a special blue LED light. The entire cycle takes five to seven minutes, depending on your brightening goals. You can also prolong the effectiveness of your whitening treatment by practicing good oral hygiene: brushing twice per day, flossing daily and seeing your dentist once every six months for a check up.
A professional whitening treatment costs less than many other cosmetic procedures
There’s a reason why teeth whitening is the most popular treatment in cosmetic dentistry today. It is cost-effective, especially compared to other procedures such as veneers and dental crowns. A professional dental whitening treatment does cost more than just buying an over-the-counter kit, but a dental procedure also lasts longer. At-home kits, because they use less powerful whitening agents, also must be re-applied more frequently—increasing your total out-of-pocket expense.
Professional whitening is more convenient than many other cosmetic procedures
An entire whitening procedure can be completed in less than an hour. While the full results of the GLO® teeth whitening system can take three to five days to manifest, you will notice an immediate difference in the shade of your teeth. Many other cosmetic procedures, by contrast, require multiple appointments at our office, scheduled at least a couple of weeks apart.
Professional whitening treatments do not cause enhanced sensitivity
Even though the whitening agents in a store-bought kit are less concentrated than those used by your Marin cosmetic dentist, these are still powerful chemicals that you are applying to your teeth at home without any guidance by a medical professional. One of the common symptoms of using an over-the-counter whitening product is the enhanced oversensitivity in your teeth. And, since store-bought whitening treatments must be applied more often because they do not last as long, this sensitivity problem magnifies with each subsequent use. The team of cosmetic dental professionals at Glen Park Dental has the training and experience to apply a professional whitening treatment without making a mistake that could enhance sensitivity and potentially harm your teeth.
Get whiter teeth in Marin and San Francisco
Whiter teeth are easier to achieve than you might think. To learn more about how we brighten smiles at Glen Park Dental, call our office in San Francisco at (415) 585-1500 or complete our online contact form to schedule your consultation.