{"id":196,"date":"2023-02-01T18:14:00","date_gmt":"2023-02-01T18:14:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.caringwaydentistry.com\/blog\/?p=196"},"modified":"2023-06-01T20:19:21","modified_gmt":"2023-06-01T20:19:21","slug":"are-over-the-counter-whitening-products-worth-it","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.caringwaydentistry.com\/blog\/are-over-the-counter-whitening-products-worth-it\/","title":{"rendered":"Are Over-the-Counter Whitening Products Worth It?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.caringwaydentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/teeth-whitening-7-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"a patient smiling after receiving teeth whitening\" class=\"wp-image-197\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.caringwaydentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/teeth-whitening-7-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.caringwaydentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/teeth-whitening-7.jpg 624w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re unimpressed with the shade of your smile, you might be weighing all of your options for whitening your teeth and giving them an impressive new glow. But with so many possible options lining store shelves these days, how can you possibly know which products are safe and effective for personal use? The fact is, most of these products can\u2019t deliver on their promises to whiten your smile; however, your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.caringwaydentistry.com\/teeth-whitening.html\">cosmetic dentist<\/a> certainly can! Keep reading to learn more about which store-bought products you should steer clear of, along with the proper way to go about enhancing your smile\u2019s appearance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Whitening Products That Don\u2019t Live Up to Their Hype<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019ve recently walked down the personal care aisle at the store, you might\u2019ve noticed the seemingly endless number of oral hygiene products on display. But the fact is, even though there are all kinds of different items that claim to do different things such as whitening your smile, you shouldn\u2019t put too much faith in them to provide you with impressive, lasting results.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are some examples of products that might seem worthwhile, but are ultimately worth avoiding:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Whitening toothpaste<\/strong> \u2013Although these products might have the right type of chemical composition, they aren\u2019t in contact with your teeth long enough to be effective. Very few dentists recommend using them since they often have little to no lasting effect.<\/li><li><strong>Whitening strips<\/strong> \u2013 It\u2019s true that these items use similar components as professional systems used by dentists (though at lower concentrations). When using these products, you should be mindful of side effects like increased sensitivity or mouth sores. Custom whitening trays are often the better, more comfortable option compared to these strips\u2014plus they have the added benefit of professional supervision!<\/li><li><strong>Hydrogen peroxide<\/strong> \u2013 Many dentists strongly advise against the myth of rinsing your mouth with hydrogen peroxide to whiten your smile, as it can potentially harm your soft mouth tissues.<\/li><li><strong>Natural whitening remedies<\/strong> \u2013 Some people swear by the effectiveness of at-home methods like lemon juice or activated charcoal; but many of these trends expose your teeth to high levels of acid erosion or enamel abrasion!<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Professional Teeth Whitening Is the Answer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Simply put, nothing can beat the results your dentist can provide! Although professional whitening is often more expensive than store-bought alternatives, you\u2019re paying for lasting results that are delivered in a safe, supervised, and effective manner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Most dentists typically offer in-office whitening, which is performed during a single visit with professional-grade equipment, or at-home whitening, in which they send you home with the means to whiten your teeth yourself over the course of a few weeks. Although both methods differ in how they\u2019re executed, they can each noticeably whiten your smile by several shades.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You won\u2019t have to deal with the hassle of buying and trying out various whitening products, the lack of professional supervision, or the tendency to experience unimpressive or even worsened results. Your dentist is the expert on anything and everything relating to oral care\u2014meaning that visiting them is absolutely the best option for having your teeth whitened!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Practice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The team at Caring Way Dentistry is honored to serve the dental needs of patients and families in the Port Charlotte, FL community. The practice is led by Dr. Bryan Villescas, who received his DDS from the University of Colorado School of Dental Medicine. They\u2019re thrilled to offer a wide range of cosmetic services including teeth whitening! If you have any questions about the article or would like to schedule a visit, you\u2019re welcome to contact the practice <a href=\"https:\/\/www.caringwaydentistry.com\/contact.html\">online<\/a> or by phone for further assistance: (941) 627-9900.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you\u2019re unimpressed with the shade of your smile, you might be weighing all of your options for whitening your teeth and giving them an impressive new glow. But with so many possible options lining store shelves these days, how can you possibly know which products are safe and effective for personal use? 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