The (Not So) Secret Truth about Home Whitening Kits

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The (Not So) Secret Truth about Home Whitening
Kits
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• Sure, you have seen the commercials advertising a
  fast way to whiten your teeth right at home,
  without having to pay for an expensive
  treatment from the dentist. But what is the truth
  behind them? Are they as effective as they claim
  to be?

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How do they work?

• Much like what you will get in a dental office,
  the at-home whitening kits use a peroxide gel to
  reverse the staining process on the surface.
  Through continued use over the course of a couple
  weeks, the whitening solution will gradually
  remove the stains from your teeth caused from
  coffee, tea, wine, smoking, and aging. Whitening
  your smile will give you confidence and take
  years off your smile.

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Are store bought kits as effective?

• Both dental office home kits and store home kits
  operate in the same way. The biggest difference
  is that home kits you receive from the dentist
  will have a higher concentration of the whitening
  solution making it more effective at a faster
  rate than what you can purchase in the store.

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• Keep in mind, however, that the stronger the
  solution, the more sensitive your teeth will be
  during the whitening process. Dental offices can
  also create custom whitening trays that will fit
  snugly on your teeth, allowing you to whiten your
  teeth uniformly. The store bought kits have a
  wrap that goes over your teeth, but is not
  custom-fitted. Professional whitening gels often
  have fluoride and a tooth desensitizer
  incorporated into the product.

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Do they hurt your teeth?

• Unlike the methods of old, modern whitening does
  not negatively affect your teeth in the long
  term. In years past, whitening solutions were
  harmful to your dentin and enamel, damaging your
  teeth in the attempt of making them whiter. Since
  the modern methods do not affect the enamel of
  your teeth, they are perfectly safe.

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• Whitening can, however, increase the sensitivity
  of your teeth. While this is not typically a
  long-term problem, it can be unsettling and
  mildly uncomfortable during the whitening
  process. This usually goes away after a few days.
  Your dental professional will evaluate your teeth
  before recommending a bleaching product.

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Whats the Verdict?

• In comparing store-bought and dentist provided
  solutions side-by-side, many agree that dentist
  provided solutions are safer, have better results
  and whitening can be achieved in a much shorter
  time with less maintenance.

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• While professional whitening solutions are
  typically more expensive, your dentist will set
  realistic expectations before you choose to
  pursue treatment, preventing you from spending
  money on a solution that may or may not be
  effective.

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• If you are thinking about having your teeth
  whitened, call our Newport News dentists and
  schedule a consultation. Well help you explore
  all of the options inclusive of price, the time
  necessary for treatment and an expectation for
  what results you will get. Youre just one call
  away from a brighter future.

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