Professional Teeth Bleaching vs DIY Teeth Whitening Kits

A recent trend has resulted in the rise of popularity of DIY teeth whitening kits, often advertised through social media and online. While these kits are cheap and will improve the appearance of your teeth, they are far from the same as professional teeth bleaching as performed by a dental professional.

 At Green Valley Dental, we offer professional teeth bleaching services, and so we are here to explain the differences between the two services, and anything else you need to know about teeth bleaching.

 The most important difference between professional bleaching and the popular DIY kits is that dental professionals are able to diagnose any dental disease prior to teeth bleaching. If bleaching is done with an undiagnosed dental problem, teeth whitening results may not be effective and may be causing harm to your teeth. Ensuring the procedure is carried out by a qualified dental professional is the easiest way to ensure the process is safe!

 Dental professionals are trained and qualified to carry out teeth bleaching procedures, and are able to use higher concentrations of bleaching gel compared to DIY whitening kits. This means you can be certain that whitening results will be more effective, and professional help will always be at hand if needed.

 Lastly, dental professionals are able to administer customised take-home bleaching kits. As opposed to the popularised DIY whitening kits, these bleaching kits are shaped to your teeth and are custom-made to suit your mouth shape, eliminating the risk of bleaching gel getting into the gums and causing irritation or burns.

 If you want to learn more about Green ValleyDental’s professional teeth bleaching services, call us on 02 9825 0092, or come in and visit us today at 263 Green Valley Road, Green Valley 2168.  

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  1. Jack Hammonds24 March 2022 at 17:26

    Before beginning a teeth whitening at home program, you should consult a dentist to assess your teeth. Your dentist will be able to recommend the best whitening product for you. Then, you can follow the instructions carefully and continue using the product for the desired results.

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