{"id":467,"date":"2025-01-10T21:11:33","date_gmt":"2025-01-10T21:11:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dentalgroupwest.com\/blog\/?p=467"},"modified":"2025-02-17T21:15:22","modified_gmt":"2025-02-17T21:15:22","slug":"go-pro-dentist-take-home-whitening","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dentalgroupwest.com\/blog\/go-pro-dentist-take-home-whitening\/","title":{"rendered":"Going Pro with Your Dentist\u2019s Take-Home Whitening Kit"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dentalgroupwest.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/image-300x200.png\" alt=\"Take-home whitening kit on light blue surface\" class=\"wp-image-468\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dentalgroupwest.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/image-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.dentalgroupwest.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/image.png 434w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>There\u2019s \u201cmore than one way to skin a cat,\u201d as the saying goes, and there\u2019s more than one way to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dentalgroupwest.com\/teeth-whitening.html\">whiten your teeth<\/a>! You could, for example, go to the store for an off-the-shelf whitening kit, or you could receive a customized kit from your dentist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The price of store bought products might be attractive, but there are some pretty good reasons why it\u2019s generally better to go pro. To learn why your dentist\u2019s methods are better than store-bought, keep reading.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Safety in Customization<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For one thing, professional, customized whitening kits are safer for your teeth. Ingredients used in store-bought products are abrasive enough to wear down your enamel when used too frequently. Since the trays are mass-produced, there\u2019s also a risk the whitening gel can make contact with your gums, causing irritation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your dentist will thoroughly examine your mouth before proceeding with any dental treatment and will customize your trays to fit your teeth properly. They also know how to use gels without harming your dental layers. Thanks to their knowledge and guidance, you can brighten your smile without sacrificing your enamel or gum health!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Effectiveness in Skill<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Generally, store-bought products don\u2019t whiten teeth all that significantly. Patients often find that the results are almost unnoticeable, even after six weeks or more. Part of this has to do with the mass-produced trays \u2013 and the other part has to do with the concentration of the whitening gel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If your whitening trays don\u2019t fit quite right, it\u2019s possible the gel won\u2019t sit on your teeth like it should, resulting in an ineffective treatment. A little customization can fix this, and as medical professionals, dentists are FDA approved to administer stronger gel concentrations for better stain removal. Basically, with your dentist, you get a treatment that\u2019s right for you and your smile instead of a one-size-fits-all solution!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Conclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s true that store-bought whitening products are generally less expensive than professional methods, but you get what you pay for. Cheap whitening will yield cheap-looking results and potentially harm your oral health. In your dentist\u2019s care, though, you can rest assured that your teeth will be whitening safely and effectively!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Practice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>At <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dentalgroupwest.com\/meet-the-dentists.html\">Dental Group West<\/a>, we have four skilled and compassionate dentists on-staff who would love to help you brighten your smile. Dr. Thomas and Dr. Poole are especially passionate about cosmetic dental treatments like teeth whitening. If you have questions or concerns about our take-home kits, don\u2019t hesitate to give our<a href=\"https:\/\/www.dentalgroupwest.com\/contact-us.html\"> office<\/a> a call at 419-539-2168.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There\u2019s \u201cmore than one way to skin a cat,\u201d as the saying goes, and there\u2019s more than one way to whiten your teeth! You could, for example, go to the store for an off-the-shelf whitening kit, or you could receive a customized kit from your dentist. 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