Is there a difference between over-the-counter whiteners and professional whiteners?
Yes! Consulting our office is always the first step to whitening your teeth safely. Over-the-counter tooth whitening strips, brush-on gels and toothpastes take weeks or months to whiten your teeth just a few shades and some frankly don’t work at all. Most likely someone using what is available over-the-counter will become discouraged because they did not get the results they wanted and/or spent too much money on something that didn’t work. Furthermore, most if not all of the products available over-the-counter cannot produce a tray/splint that adequately adheres to the teeth and more importantly protects the gums. Certain damage, sometimes irreversible, and painful can occur so be careful.
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