Teeth Whitening

Professional at-home tooth whitening kits may be slightly more expensive than over the counter options, but they’re worth the extra price tag. The trays are custom-made to fit the contour of your teeth and must be manufactured to ensure that the whitening is consistent throughout your mouth. Without these, the solution could be wasted or damage areas of the mouth. Conventional teeth whitening kits may cause tooth damage, especially if you have active gum disease or an untreated cavities, which is why Cornerstone Dental Arts encourages you to get a dentist’s recommendation for teeth whitening.

Your dentist can give you instructions on how to whiten your teeth effectively and with minimal damage to your dental health. Using at-home whitening kits typically take an hour per day for two weeks, avoiding eating, drinking, or smoking while wearing the trays and thirty minutes after. In a follow up appointment, your dentist will compare your teeth with a dental chart to track your results!

There could be several reasons why you may opt for over the counter solutions rather than professional teeth whitening, but there are a few things to keep in mind if you do go that route. Over the counter products can be easily overused or used incorrectly, which can cause harm to your teeth and irritate your mouth and gums. Over-bleaching can cause your teeth to have a blue hue, chalky texture, or uneven results.

Some products could result in no meaningful results and lots of money spent. Toothpastes could have helpful or harmful ingredients that could cause irritation or abrasives that could dull the enamel of your teeth or the surface of any crowns and veneers. Over-the-counter products may cause damage if you have untreated gum disease or cavities.

Cornerstone Dental Arts can help prevent these problems with professional advice and products to help you make an informed decision about your dental health.