Teeth can become dull or stained over time due to aging, certain foods or drinks, medications, and other factors, such as smoking. Professional teeth whitening performed in the dentist’s office is the fastest and most effective way to achieve a significantly whiter smile. Schedule an appointment for professional teeth whitening at Burton Dental Associates in Grand Rapids, MI. Our skilled dentist, Dr. Aretha Yamusah, can help you achieve a brighter smile in just one treatment session.
Professional Teeth Whitening
Professional teeth whitening is the fastest and most effective way to safely whiten your teeth by several shades. It is possible to achieve a smile that is up to eight shades whiter in just one whitening session at the dentist’s office. Additionally, professional treatment provides longer-lasting results than over-the-counter whitening products. Teeth can remain several shades whiter for up to five years with professional whitening.
Professional teeth whitening is performed in the dentist’s office using a whitening gel that contains a high-quality maximum strength bleaching agent. The whitening gel is carefully brushed directly onto the teeth. The gel is left on the teeth for about an hour while you sit back and relax. During that hour, the bleaching agent in the gel penetrates the surface enamel layer of teeth to go down deep and lift away stains and discolorations. After an hour has elapsed, the whitening gel is cleaned off the teeth and your smile will immediately be noticeably whiter.
While most types of stains can be removed with professional teeth whitening, there are a few that cannot. Intrinsic stains that affect the deeper layers of a tooth, such as those caused by taking the antibiotic tetracycline at a young age, do not respond to teeth whitening but can be treated with other cosmetic dentistry options such as veneers. The experienced dentist at our office in Grand Rapids, MI, can determine if teeth whitening is the best way to whiten your teeth.
Advantages of Professional Teeth Whitening
Many over-the-counter teeth whitening products are readily available today, but none delivers the same level of results as professional treatments. In-office teeth whitening has several advantages, such as providing the quickest way to achieve a significantly whiter smile. The results of professional treatments last longer, as well. One of the reasons in-office teeth whiting is so superior is that the whitening gel used by the dentist’s office contains a professional strength bleaching agent.
Additionally, in-office whitening is safer for several reasons. The whitening gel is applied by trained dental professionals with the experience, skills, and tools to properly perform whitening treatments. For example, special precautions are taken to protect the lips, gums, and other sensitive areas so they do not come into contact with the whitening gel.
Professional teeth whitening can dramatically brighten your smile by several shades in just one appointment. Schedule an appointment with Dr. Yamusah for professional teeth whitening by calling Burton Dental Associates in Grand Rapids, MI, at (616) 455-9900.