Professional Teeth Whitening vs Over-the-Counter Strips

Stand in the checkout aisle at the grocery and you can’t help but want whiter teeth. Today we are inundated with celebrities, ads and tv shows that star glistening white teeth. In fact, teeth whitening is the fastest growing and most performed cosmetic dentistry procedure today.

But do you choose over-the-counter products or in-office whitening? Over-the-counter whitening products take longer, don’t last as long and may not get your teeth as white as you want. Also, if you have had any type of dental work, your teeth may not all respond to over-the-counter whiteners the same.

In-Office or Professional Teeth Whitening

In-office whitening treatments performed by Oyster Point Dentistry means you will have custom trays made for your teeth for at-home bleaching.

Professional Trays are custom-made to fit your teeth and penetrate deeper to whiten both the front and back of your teeth. This way the teeth whitening last longer because your teeth are translucent. The results also last longer than those from over-the-counter whitening strips.  With in-office whitening you can expect your teeth to be 4-8 shades lighter in a week or two while still looking natural.  These results will last from six months to two years depending on your lifestyle.

For more information, contact Oyster Point Dentistry.