Almost everyone desires to have beautiful, white teeth to show off when they smile. Unfortunately, things like drinking coffee, wine, and tea, smoking cigarettes, and eating foods that stain the teeth, cause your teeth to be less than white. Off-white, yellow, and brownish colored stains respond well to dental Teeth Whitening in Toms River. Over-the-counter whitening kits, strips, toothpastes, mouthwashes, and other products take time to work and only reduce the surface stains. Professional dental bleaching services can remove deeper stains and discolorations. The following will cover the pros and cons of dental bleaching.
Pros
Faster – The dental whitening process is a lot faster than over-the-counter products can provide. This is due to the professional formulation and special laser light that activates the bleaching gel. The process at your dentist’s office takes only about one hour.
Safer – Since dental whitening is done by and under the supervision of a qualified dentist, the process is safer. One of the main side effects of whitening products is sensitivity in your teeth.
Effective – Dental Teeth Whitening in Toms River can whiten your teeth from between three and eight shades compared to one shade that home whitening kits and products provide.
Cons
Cost – The cost of dental office whitening is costlier than over-the-counter kits. It can cost several hundred dollars to get your teeth whitening done at your local dentist.
Temporary – The process of dental bleaching is temporary. This means as soon as you go back to your normal lifestyle, your teeth will accumulate stains again. You can prevent some staining with whitening toothpaste and/or mouthwash.
Unpredictable – The process of in-office Teeth Whitening in Toms River can be unpredictable. The factors that affect how effective it can be for patients include heredity, types of stains, and age.
Not every patient is going to be a good candidate for teeth whitening. This is a cosmetic treatment, which means standard dental insurance will not cover the costs. However, if you are a good candidate, you can enjoy whiter teeth and a brighter smile. Dentists offer exams and evaluations to ensure you are a good candidate and inform you of the realistic expectations of this service. If you need teeth whitening or other dental services in Tom’s River, Lakewood Family Dental Associates provides a Cosmetic, General, and an Emergency Dentist on staff.
