Teeth whitening treatments are an excellent way to quickly transform your smile. Several teeth whitening options are available, from 
convenient and affordable over-the-counter products to highly effective professional whitening treatments. Professional treatments performed by your dentist deliver the best results and can give you a brighter smile in less time. Professional teeth whitening treatments are available at the offices of Dr. Rick Rubin and Dr. Brett Dunnill, your Williamsburg dentists.
Benefits of Professional Teeth Whitening
There are many reasons to consider having professional teeth whitening done. For many patients dealing with stained or discolored teeth, professional teeth whitening has not only given them a whiter smile, but also a confidence boost. Teeth can become stained from certain types of foods and drinks and even from smoking. Discoloration can also occur with age or from the use of some medications. Whatever the cause, a dull smile can be quickly brightened with professional teeth whitening.
Many patients enjoy the convenience of over-the-counter teeth whitening products. However, the amount of bleaching agent present can differ from one type of product to the next, as well as across brands. For instance, whitening toothpastes and whitening strips are two at-home whitening products that can deliver completely different results depending on the product and the brand. In general, it takes longer to achieve the desired results with over-the-counter products and the results don’t last very long.
Professional teeth whitening treatments performed by your dentist are of higher quality than over-the-counter products. Professional treatments can deliver better results in less time. In short, you can achieve a whiter smile faster. Additionally, the whitening results of professional treatments tend to last much longer than those of over-the-counter products. In some cases, professional whitening results can last for up to five years.
Having your teeth professionally whitened is also safer than doing it yourself. All whitening treatments have the potential to irritate the gums or other sensitive areas of the mouth. Over-the-counter treatments done at home provide no means of protecting the gums. When you have professional whitening done, your dentist can apply a protective gel to the gums to prevent irritation. Additionally, dentists are highly skilled at applying whitening agents and can ensure more even results without gum irritation.
There are many reasons to consider professional teeth whitening. From a brighter smile to a boost in confidence, professional teeth whitening can be transformative. For professional teeth whitening in Williamsburg, VA contact Williamsburg Family Dentistry at (757) 345-5500.