Coleman Center for Cosmetic Dentistry

Yes. Although many companies claim that you can have whiter teeth as a result of buying their product, the truth is that going to a dentist is the best way to have your teeth significantly whitened.

Over-the-Counter tooth whitening products fit into three main classes, and all of them have disadvantages when compared to in-office whitening.

Whitening toothpastes contain not only the whitening peroxide, but many of them also have harsh abrasives, like silica or aluminum oxide, which seek to whiten your teeth by eroding away the stained enamel. For some people, this may result in whiter teeth, but others will see their teeth get yellow as the dentin underneath the enamel begins to show through. Thinner enamel is also more fragile.

Whitening Strips attempt to apply whitening compound to your teeth by means of a self-adhesive strip that contains whitening compounds, but these strips do not adhere to the teeth for very long and they do not contain very much whitener. They seem easy to use, but provide little if any benefit.

Whitening Trays can be effective if you have very straight, even teeth that can fit into the mass-produced trays put out by the manufacturers. For others, the whitening effect can be uneven as the whitening compounds are applied by the tray to some teeth, but not others, leading to a very bad cosmetic result.

On the other hand, Dr. Coleman can ensure that your teeth get a great result from your tooth whitening, whether you have it done in-office using Zoom! whitening or whether you take advantage of our custom-made trays for home whitening. To learn more, please contact the Coleman Center for Cosmetic Dentistry today.