How Often Should You Do Professional In-Office Teeth Whitening?

Considering undergoing professional teeth whitening treatment services? Even though there are many over-the-counter teeth whitening products to choose from nowadays, these generic options are often hit and miss. It is often very difficult for someone to know which generic whitening option might work for them, making it both easier and safer to choose in-office treatment.

How often is professional in-office whitening treatment necessary?

Choosing a dental professional to perform in-office teeth whitening procedures is smart, as they are well equipped to help dental patients achieve a whiter, brighter smile. However, since many people who want whiter teeth live a very busy lifestyle, a common question about in-office teeth whitening procedures is how often they need to be performed. The answer is somewhere between six months and two years. Of course, the length of time can vary, but it all comes down to the patient's unique oral condition, desires, and how well they care for their teeth in-between appointments.

The in-office teeth whitening procedure

The information below allows those interested in choosing a dental professional to perform in-office whitening treatments to understand the procedure they will need to undergo.

Choosing a shade

The process starts by taking a digital image of the patient's teeth, which allows a record of the current shade of the patient's teeth. The patient then chooses the shade they want their teeth to be, with most patients choosing two to three shades whiter. Patients who need more whitening power can go up to nine shades with the approval of the dental professional.

Cleaning the teeth and applying the whitening solution

Next, the patient will have their teeth cleaned to remove any plaque that may be present, which also polishes the teeth. This process is necessary for the whitening solution to properly do its job. Once the cleaning process is over, the dentist will apply a whitening solution to the teeth. The patient can expect this part of the treatment to take about 60 minutes.

Light is used to activate the solution

A special dental light is often used to speed up the process, as the light will increase the temperature of the whitening solution. This higher heat makes the whitening process go faster and deepens the intensity of the whitening effect. The patient's gums are covered and protected during the entire in-office whitening procedure, making a whitening procedure from a professional dentist safe and effective.

Are you due for a professional teeth whitening treatment?

Ready to undergo professional teeth whitening services? Those who want to ensure that their whitening procedure is performed safely and efficiently must be under a dental professional's supervision. Professional dental supervision is the main reason in-office teeth whitening procedures are now so popular, with additional reasons being that this whitening option supports long-lasting results.

Yanase Dental Group offers patients an opportunity to achieve the smile makeover of their dreams with professional teeth whitening services. To learn more about our process and services, visit us at https://www.yanasedds.com or call our Torrance office at (310) 736-1063 to schedule an appointment.  

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