Do-it-yourself, or DIY, is everywhere. There are DIY options for everything from hair color to home renovation projects. There are even at-home teeth whitening kits to allow you to apply the do-it-yourself principle to restoring your teeth to the bright, white gleam you desire. Although whitening your teeth at home may seem like an appealing option, especially if you are busy, you should talk with the staff at Moore Family Dental before you choose this option.
Moore Family Dental offers teeth whitening at reasonable rates. Dr. Moore, Dr. Redmin, and the entire staff are committed to helping you achieve maximum oral health, as well as to helping you feel comfortable with your teeth and your smile. As a result, they are always thinking about the best ways to address any problems and being proactive to prevent problems from occurring in the future. The practice has two options for teeth whitening; both involve getting started in the office with impressions and other necessary preliminary steps. One option involves continuing in the office: whitening treatments are administered over a series of visits to help you achieve the beautiful smile you are looking for. The second option involves the use of bleaching trays over the course of a set number of days at home.
The at-home teeth whitening option is different from other at-home teeth whitening options in one very important way: the Moore Family Dental at-home teeth whitening option is done under the care of dental professionals. Over-the-counter options can be attractive and appealing in terms of cost and convenience, but they are not specifically designed for you and your particular needs. When you go to a dentist and choose to have a teeth-whitening process, you are placing your trust, as well as your oral health, in the hands of educated professionals who are there to protect and preserve that oral health. Knowing your medical history and other relevant information, the staff at Moore Family Dental can nix a particular solution because of a possible allergic reaction or recommend another option because it would be better suited for you and your particular situation.
It is important to note that the American Dental Hygienists’ Association (ADHA) recommends being “evaluated by an oral health care professional” prior to beginning any whitening process to “determine which application and program are best for you.” The ADHA notes that teeth whitening can result in some side effects; specifically, “Hydrogen peroxide can increase temperature sensitivity in the teeth, particularly at higher concentrations, and nightguards often cause gum irritation.” The ADHA site also contains an important caveat: “Overzealous use of over-the-counter home bleaching products can wear away tooth enamel, especially with solutions that contain acid. Therefore, bleaching is a procedure best done under the care of an oral health care professional.” This warning is followed by a note that “the general health risks of bleaching systems are minimal as far as your body is concerned.”
As you consider teeth-whitening options, remember that it is important to talk with your dentist before doing anything, even an at-home whitening option. In your quest for whiter teeth and a brighter smile, keep your full range of options, including whitening processes at Moore Family Dental, in mind while you make your decision.