Teeth Whitening - The Easiest Way to Enhance Your Smile

Teeth Whitening

One the easiest and most cost effective methods to change your smile is tooth whitening.

Tooth whitening has become increasingly popular in the past 10 years. There is a lot of confusion about the methods out there but I will try to make sense of if for you. There are essentially 4 methods of whitening and we will discuss the pros and cons of each method.

The first method is the over-the-counter product. The main advantage is the lower cost, however because there is no professional supervision, the results are very inconsistent.

The second method is the custom-made bleaching trays made by your dentist and worn over a period of a week to ten days. The greatest advantage is that it is done by a dental professional and the results can be monitored and adjustments made along the way. It costs more than the over the counter products but you get to keep the trays and touch up the teeth in the future if there is a need. The results are frequently superior to the over the counter products.

The third method is the light-activated whitening such as Zoom or Britesmile. The main advantage here is speed. Whitening is usually accomplished in a one hour session but the amount of whitening is limited to that hour. They frequently cost more than the tray method.

The fourth and last method is the combination technique. The patient does the one hour whitening followed by tray bleaching at home. This method gives the patient the best of both worlds. Instant gratification, better follow through and the ability to touch up the teeth in the future without having to pay again.

At the office of Dr. Irvani we can discuss your needs in detail and suggest the best method that suites your particular needs. Please feel free to contact us if you any questions.