Professional Teeth Whitening in New Jersey - Platinum Dental (2024)

Why Get Your Teeth Professionally Whitened?

Many people feel that a smile is a person’s best feature. A bright, white smile can help you feel more confident in social situations and make a great first impression. However, when your teeth become stained and yellowed, it can leave your smile looking undesirable.

Professional teeth whitening can help restore your smile by removing stains and leaving your teeth looking their best. It is a safe and effective method for achieving whiter teeth, and it can be done in one visit to our dental office.

What causes teeth to become stained?

Over time, teeth become stained and lose their bright whiteness. Many things can cause staining, including the foods we eat and drink, tobacco use, and even aging.

Fortunately, advanced dental technology allows us to restore your teeth to their natural whiteness. A professional teeth whitening treatment is one of the most effective methods for removing stains. This procedure uses powerful bleaching agents to break up the molecules that cause staining, leaving you with a bright, white smile.

How do professional teeth whitening work?

Professional teeth whitening treatments are non-invasive and usually much cheaper than other cosmetic dentistry treatments.

A professional whitening procedure uses a special whitening solution made from hydrogen peroxide or carbamide peroxide to bleach stained or discolored dental enamel. The solution is biologically safe and will lighten your teeth without damaging the enamel.

How much does teeth whitening cost?

Professional teeth whitening costs about $500. While this might seem expensive, it is a long-lasting and effective option, and it doesn’t need to be done as often as whitening options you can get over the counter.

In-Office Teeth Whitening vs. At-Home Treatment

When it comes to whitening teeth, you have two main options: professional whitening treatment at the dentist’s office or over-the-counter products that can be purchased at your local drugstore. At-home teeth whitening options include whitening toothpaste, bleaching trays, and strips.

Both methods have pros and cons, but professional whitening is almost always safer and more effective than over-the-counter products.

While at-home whitening methods are usually cheaper, they come with some downfalls:

• Excessive use of whitening strips or trays can lead to tooth pain or sensitivity.
• Generic whitening trays aren’t custom-fitted to your mouth, so that they may leave white stains on your gums.
• Whitening strips don’t get between the crevices of your teeth so that you may see uneven color.
• DIY UV whitening kits can lead to stomach problems, nerve damage, or mouth infections.
• Whitening pens—a popular over-the-counter option—use a tiny amount of hydrogen peroxide, so they aren’t very effective.

Professional teeth whitening achieves safe and effective results.

Our dentists have access to stronger bleaching agents and can better target difficult-to-reach areas. In addition, professional treatment is quicker, often taking less than an hour.

However, some people prefer the convenience of at-home teeth whitening kits. These kits typically take longer to produce results, but they are much cheaper and can be done in the comfort of one’s own home.

A great compromise is to use custom whitening trays provided by our dentist. You’ll still get the customization you get from in-office whitening treatments, but you can use them in the comfort of your home. They’re also great for touch-ups after you’ve had in-office whitening done.

How to Maintain Your Teeth After Whitening

Once your teeth are professionally whitened, you probably want the effects to last as long as possible.

Here are some things you can do to prolong the life of your whitening treatment:

• Avoid consuming too many dark-colored beverages like cola, coffee, or red wine.
• Use whitening toothpaste to brush your teeth twice per day. Be sure to floss daily, too!
• Avoid smoking and using other tobacco products.
• Keep up with regular dental appointments for a deeper clean twice per year.