{"id":94,"date":"2019-04-29T07:07:25","date_gmt":"2019-04-29T11:07:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/advancedcenterforcosmeticdentistry.com\/blog\/?p=94"},"modified":"2025-10-06T22:13:04","modified_gmt":"2025-10-07T02:13:04","slug":"the-advantages-of-professional-teeth-whitening-vs-diy-over-the-counter-whitening","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/advancedcenterforcosmeticdentistry.com\/blog\/the-advantages-of-professional-teeth-whitening-vs-diy-over-the-counter-whitening\/","title":{"rendered":"The Advantages of Professional Teeth Whitening vs. DIY, Over-the-Counter Whitening"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Essentially teeth whitening requires two decisions. The first is easy: to whiten or not.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The second could also be easy but we recommend careful thought: choosing a professional teeth whitening procedure or a DIY (do it yourself) approach with an over-the-counter whitening product.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/advancedcenterforcosmeticdentistry.com\/why-the-results-of-cosmetic-dentistry-go-beyond-appearances\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cosmetic dentistry gives you many options<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for improving your smile\u2019s health and appearance. Teeth whitening is a fast and easy procedure that delivers immediately noticeable results.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-95\" src=\"https:\/\/advancedcenterforcosmeticdentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/teeth-whitening-300x155.jpg\" alt=\"Professional Teeth Whitening\" width=\"441\" height=\"228\" srcset=\"https:\/\/advancedcenterforcosmeticdentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/teeth-whitening-300x155.jpg 300w, https:\/\/advancedcenterforcosmeticdentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/teeth-whitening.jpg 497w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 441px) 100vw, 441px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><b>Not all whitening procedures are the same (or effective)<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A brighter smile could come at a price. That is, if you choose to save perceived costs and time by dashing to your local drugstore for a solution.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Over-the-counter whitening kits do provide improvement. But there are \u201ccosts\u201d to be considered about DIY teeth whitening.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It can be messy.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It can be time consuming<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It often does not last<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What you gain with price or convenience you lose with consistency and long-term results.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><b>Whiter, brighter teeth\u2026and professional convenience too!<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/advancedcenterforcosmeticdentistry.com\/services\/teeth-whitening\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> professional, in-office teeth whitening procedure is a perfect alternative<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. You\u2019ll leave your appointment with noticeably whiter teeth (up to 10 shades whiter) and an opportunity to keep it that way (more on that in a moment).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your appointment can typically produce outstanding results in approximately one hour. And your teeth will remain white longer than with an over-the-counter method.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Teeth sensitivity is common following a whitening procedure.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That said, an in-office, professional treatment can reduce sensitive teeth issues. Plus, we take every step to assure that you\u2019re comfortable throughout the procedure.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A professional whitening treatment at our St. Petersburg dental office comes with another benefit.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can keep your smile\u2019s brighter appearance with an at-home whitening kit.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These custom-fitted trays and whitening solution allow you to maintain your professional investment for long-term results.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><b>The steps to increased confidence \u2013 the professional way<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We recommend scheduling a preliminary consultation to discuss your appearance goals. We also encourage a teeth cleaning to remove plaque and tartar build-up prior to your whitening treatment.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your whitening procedure includes:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Preparation of your lips and gums to avoid irritation<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Application of the whitening solution on the external surface of your teeth<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Designated time for the solution to penetrate and bleach-out the discoloration from your teeth<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Post-treatment instructions to assure your comfort, managing any side-effects, and caring for your procedure with an at-home kit<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.advancedcenterforcosmeticdentistry.com\/contact\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Contact your St. Petersburg cosmetic dentistry specialist, Roberto Macedo, DDS, MS, PhD.<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> about transforming the appearance of your smile with professional teeth whitening. Schedule your initial consultation to discuss the details of your procedure.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Essentially teeth whitening requires two decisions. The first is easy: to whiten or not. 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