{"id":101,"date":"2014-10-05T00:24:58","date_gmt":"2014-10-05T00:24:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pvcompletedentistry.com\/blog\/?p=101"},"modified":"2017-05-10T15:26:24","modified_gmt":"2017-05-10T15:26:24","slug":"professional-teeth-whitening-vs-home-whitening-facts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pvcompletedentistry.com\/blog\/2014\/10\/professional-teeth-whitening-vs-home-whitening-facts\/","title":{"rendered":"Professional Teeth Whitening vs. At Home Whitening; What are the Facts?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-373 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pvcompletedentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/iStock-183038814-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pvcompletedentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/iStock-183038814-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.pvcompletedentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/iStock-183038814-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.pvcompletedentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/iStock-183038814-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.pvcompletedentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/iStock-183038814.jpg 1254w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>Did you know that Americans spend over $1.4 billion annually on over-the-counter teeth whitening products?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is a guarantee that not every one of these purchases was researched to determine if these products actually work. Do over-the-counter whitening products actually whiten teeth? \u00a0Is it worth visiting the dentist and spending the extra money to have professional whitening done?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At Ponte Vedra Complete Dentistry, we are dedicated to providing everyone within reach oral healthcare education. Today&#8217;s blog will hopefully answer many of our frequently received questions about teeth whitening.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Over-the-Counter Products; the Benefits and Drawbacks<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Each of the whitening methods have benefits and drawbacks. Many of the products that can be purchased at the grocery store contain hydrogen peroxide. This ingredient does whiten teeth. Perhaps the largest benefit of these products that can be purchased over-the-counter is the cost. 12 Crest Whitestrips can be purchased for under $30.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So why would someone wanting whiter teeth do anything but go to the local store and purchase these products? <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There most certainly are limitations to these products. First, the concentration of the whitening agent that can be purchased over-the-counter is significantly lower than what can be delivered professionally by your dentist. This can make optimal results much more difficult to obtain in a reasonable time frame. Second, although you can purchase stock or &#8220;boil and bite&#8221; trays to hold the material in place, none of what you can purchase will accurately fit the teeth. The result is that the material will not cover the teeth in a uniform fashion. This will lead to uneven results. This leads us to a discussion about professional whitening systems.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Professional Teeth Whitening; is it Truly Better?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Perhaps the only drawback that is associated with the professional whitening systems is the cost involved. There are; however, reasons for this additional cost. First, as stated above the percentage of whitening solution in the gel is much higher in professional systems. This can deliver noticeable results fast. Second, the dentist will create custom models of the teeth that will used for accurate whitening trays to be fabricated. This allows for an even application of the whitening gel. Third, the dentist has been thoroughly trained in this area and knows exactly what percentage of solution to use, what results are optimal, and can provide education on use as well as the intricacies of the whitening process. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A consultation should be sought if you are considering whitening your teeth. \u00a0If you have had fillings or tooth colored crowns done in the past, this can complicate your whitening treatment because these restorations will not whiten like your natural teeth.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are looking for a dentist in Ponte Vedra, FL or surrounding areas, please contact us online or call us at (904) 285-7711.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Did you know that Americans spend over $1.4 billion annually on over-the-counter teeth whitening products? 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