Learn more about the fastest approach to getting a visibly whiter smile.

From the brightly colored sugar cookies and the mulled wine to the dozens of coffees you drank to keep awake after all those late-night holiday festivities, it’s not just your energy levels that have fallen flat; so has your smile. If you are dealing with a yellow, dulling smile our Monroe, MI, cosmetic dentist, Dr. Jeanette Murphy, can easily get your smile back on track.

Whether you are just tired of DIY whitening tricks that don’t seem to work or you have a special occasion coming up, there are many reasons our patients turn to our Monroe dentist for professional whitening. After all, home whitening isn’t as powerful or offers results as quickly as ours. If you want to see whiter results in just one session then professional in-office whitening is the way to go.

Professional Teeth Whitening vs. At-Home Whitening Kits

One major difference between professional teeth whitening and at-home whitening kits is that the whitening gel we use has a much higher percentage of carbamide peroxide or hydrogen peroxide, the two most common active ingredients known to break up stain molecules and actually brighten the shade of your teeth.

The whitening gels within at-home kits don’t contain a high percentage of active ingredients, so while you will notice results over time with continual use you won’t be able to achieve results as quickly as you would with professional whitening.

What happens during professional in-office whitening?

First, we will need to clean your teeth to make sure that there is no plaque or tartar buildup. Once teeth are thoroughly cleaned we will place a dental dam in your mouth, which will protect your lips and gums and prevent them from coming in contact with the whitening gel.

Next, we will apply the whitening gel to the front of your teeth and leave it on your teeth for several minutes. In some instances, a special dental light is directed over the teeth to speed up the whitening process. One whitening session usually involves multiple whitening gel applications to get the results you want.

If you are ready to get that brighter, dazzling smile then look no further than our professional in-office whitening system here in Monroe, MI. You’ll be amazed at the results and you’ll feel more confident in your appearance. We know it!