Why Teeth Whitening Is Best Done In A Clinic?

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If you are deciding whether to get your teeth whitened at home, with your dentist, or at a professional clinic such as Grin Whitening Clinic; it's important to consider the differences between the options.

While at-home teeth whitening costs less than in-office whitening, the results that can be achieved with professional teeth whitening are far superior and involve less risk than what you can get with over-the-counter or at-home methods.

Why Professional Teeth Whitening Clinics Have Better Results

Fast Results in 1 Hour

Regardless of the method you choose, both at-home and in-office solutions will have hydrogen peroxide, which is the bleaching agent. In-office systems contain 15% to 35% peroxide, while at-home methods contain 3% to 10% peroxide. The higher peroxide content of the bleaching agent that is used during your treatment will whiten your teeth better and in a shorter amount of time.

In addition to a high peroxide content, heat or light further speeds up the whitening process and intensifies the whitening results is also used. So, while at-home methods typically take weeks or even months to see any significant results, with professional teeth whitening, you can achieve a brighter smile that is 2 to 20 shades lighter within just one hour.

Longer-Lasting, Brighter Smile

One of the most significant advantages of getting your teeth whitened in a clinic is the treatment oversight before and during treatment to guarantee good results that you cannot get with at-home methods.

First, at the Grin Whitening Clinic, prior to teeth whitening, our whitening specialist will examine your teeth to make sure you are a good candidate for teeth whitening. The specialist will be able to examine your teeth thoroughly and determine whether whitening is right for you.

This can avoid any potential less-than-perfect results. In addition during treatment, the technician will also monitor the whitening procedure to make sure nothing goes wrong and the treatment is as painless as possible, with minimal to no sensitivity and gum irritation following treatment.

Less Risk of Tooth Sensitivity and Damage

Tooth sensitivity and gum irritation following teeth whitening is a common side effect. When the whitening gel is left on the teeth for too long, it dehydrates the teeth and causes sensitivity. If the peroxide agent gets on your gums, it can irritate them and cause pain when eating certain foods. It's much more likely that the patient will misuse the at-home whitening systems which will lead to sensitivity and pain, and less-than-desirable results.

On the contrary, at Grin, the whitening specialist will prepare your mouth, teeth, and gums before applying the whitening gel to protect them from harm. A dental professional performing whitening knows how to avoid damaging the teeth in the process and how to yield the best outcome. In summary, considering the health risks associated with at-home whitening methods and the numerous advantages of professional teeth whitening, the latter is undoubtedly the better option.