There is an ongoing debate as to which method of teeth whitening is best: professional whitening at the dentist’s office or home whitening kits. Despite the improving quality of home whitening products such as the strips, trays and gels, professional whitening is still your best option for long lasting and healthy whitening treatments. This article will explain seven reasons why this is the case.

1. Safe Environment –having any sort of medical treatment performed by or in the company of a specialist is a comforting feeling. Professional teeth whitening applies the treatment under direct supervision of your dentist. He or she might even do it themselves. This goes a long way in making patients feel secure about the treatment because they know that if anything goes wrong there is a professional ready to fix the problem. Of course, mishaps are unlikely to happen due mostly to reason two below.


2. Experienced Employees –dentists and dental hygienists perform whitening treatments regularly and know what to expect. This means they probably have a successful system established prior to your appointment. Should anything go wrong, they’re prepared for it. Being treated by experienced dental employees also means that the quality of your whitening treatments will be very high. For more on how dentists provide quality whitening treatments read reason three.


3. Quality Whitening –first, they’ve got the best whitening materials and the most experience using them. Plus, when you receive professional whitening treatments a mold of your teeth is made and the mouthpiece is filled with gel. The gel then is pushed around to completely cover all sides of your teeth. This means the sides and edges of your teeth are whitened as well, making your smile that much brighter.


4. Short Treatment Times –professional whitening uses a higher concentration of chemical ingredients which makes the treatment more potent. This causes the reactions to take place faster and with more success than other methods. When that happens it reduces the time that the treatment needs to be applied, getting you in and out of the dentist office.


5. Long Lasting Whiteness –many professional whitening methods last eight months to a year before they begin to lose their effects, which means you won’t need another treatment session for a long time once you’ve reached your desired level of whitening. Besides the money this will save you, it’s also nice to not have to go back to the dentist on a regular basis.


6. Typically Painless –there is little risk of any long-term damage being caused by any whitening method, however, some mild tooth and gum sensitivity can occur when you have your teeth whitened professionally. Although it’s uncommon and temporary, it does happen. Thankfully, any pain that is experienced only lasts a short time before going away.


7. Quick Results –professional whitening works quickly and can make teeth up to ten shades whiter after only a couple treatments. In fact, most dentist whitening treatments show results after the very first appointment. Because of its quick results, professional whitening is an encouraging method of treatment.

To be sure which method is right for you take your time to research the pros and cons of each option and then make a decision. The best method for one person isn’t necessarily the best method for another, however the reasons mentioned above present a solid case for the benefits of professional whitening.