{"id":714,"date":"2015-10-28T19:46:06","date_gmt":"2015-10-29T00:46:06","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.delaunedental.com\/blog\/?p=714"},"modified":"2015-11-04T22:49:41","modified_gmt":"2015-11-05T04:49:41","slug":"does-in-office-teeth-whitening-work","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/delaunedental.com\/blog\/does-in-office-teeth-whitening-work\/","title":{"rendered":"Does in-office teeth whitening work?"},"content":{"rendered":"

I\u2019m considering professional whitening at my dentist office. I\u2019ve tried the over-the-counter whitening strips and the only thing they seem to do is damage my enamel. I don\u2019t have any friends or family who\u2019ve done in-office whitening to truly know if it works. I\u2019m also concerned about cost and how frequently I\u2019d have to go back to have it done. Any advice? — Cheryl<\/p>\n

Cheryl,
\nProfessional in-office whitening is a great, long-term solution to whiten your teeth. As for damaging your enamel, keep in mind that any whitening products (over-the-counter or in office) can be harmful if used too much. Over-the-counter products are designed to whiten a couple of shades lighter, however, it\u2019s really only temporary because they are not as strong. Plus, they must be used frequently to maintain your desired result.<\/p>\n

If you’re interested in professional whitening, check with your dentist, because he probably has a couple of options:<\/p>\n

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  1. An in-office procedure where he will apply a bleaching agent to your teeth and then use a light to activate the gel (this bumps your color several shades, and you’ll need to plan on about two hours at a cost of several hundred dollars)<\/li>\n
  2. Take-home trays for bleaching at home which is less expensive (and works just as well over a longer period of time)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Talk with your dentist about whether or not you\u2019re a good candidate for whitening and what might work best. Professional, in-office whitening can leave your teeth bright white for many years. Touch-ups are typically recommended every couple of years, depending on whether or not your eating, drinking or smoking habits discolor the teeth sooner. The good news is that periodic touch-ups are fairly inexpensive.<\/p>\n

    This post is sponsored by New Orleans cosmetic dentist<\/a> Dr. Duane Delaune. Read more about why many consider Dr. Delaune to be the best dentist in New Orleans<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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