Even is you’ve got perfectly straight teeth and a balanced smile, your smile may not have the impact it once did due to gradual discoloration. Professional tooth whitening can solve this problem with safe, effective whitening treatments that can take you up several shades in just a short amount of time.

What’s so great about professional whitening? It gets results! Professional whitening is also extremely popular because it lets you whiten at your own pace with the treatment format that is most comfortable to you. Choose in-office whitening or non-laser whitening for fast results, or use the advanced at-home whitening kits to set your own pace.

Your Perfect Whitening Treatment

If you’re wondering which tooth whitening option is your best bet, talk to an experienced cosmetic dentist for detailed information on your options. With most whitening systems, your cosmetic dentist can control the level of whitening that occurs, so you’ll get just the right results. Factors like your current dental health, your desired brightness and your preferred whitening method will play a role in determining which system is right for you.

If you choose in-office whitening:

Consider the Opalescence Power® BOOST system from Ultradent. In just about an hour, you will see dramatic whitening results. Opalescence uses a special formula to create a whitening substance that actually bonds with your enamel for super-fast absorption.

A strong peroxide gel solution is applied to your teeth using a special syringe. Then, your dentist uses a safe ultraviolet light to activate the 35-percent hydrogen peroxide solution. The bleaching agent breaks down rapidly, allowing oxygen to penetrate the tooth surface.

If you choose at-home whitening:

You can enjoy a brighter smile with a whitening treatment that lets you treat yourself in the comfort of your home. The Opalescence take-home kit has everything you need, including the special whitening gel and custom-fitted mouth trays. Your dentist will give you step-by-step instructions for achieving the level of whitening you want.

Opalescence uses a 20-percent carbamide peroxide whitener gel that is applied with a plastic syringe. With Opalescence, you don’t have to worry about tooth sensitivity – the risks have been greatly reduced thanks to the added ingredients fluoride and potassium nitrate.

Results That Last

Professional whitening systems will provide whitening results that last considerably longer than over-the-counter strips and trays. You can do your part to keep your smile bright by avoiding staining substances like coffee, tea, red wine and nicotine, and keeping up with homecare and dental cleanings. With proper care, Opalescence shade can be maintained for years!

If you’d like to learn more about the benefits of professional smile whitening, please visit the website of Atlanta cosmetic dentist Dr. Brock Tekin.