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Whitening your smile with the help of over-the-counter whitening products may seem like a great idea at first. After all, it\u2019s less expensive than professional whitening<\/a>, and promises to get similar results. But unfortunately, while most OTC whitening products talk a big game, in reality they can\u2019t hold a candle to professional whitening.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here are four important reasons why when it comes to whitening your smile, it\u2019s better to go \u201cpro.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Faster Results<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Slow and steady wins the race, as they say. But when it comes to whitening your teeth, the last thing you probably want to do is take your time, especially if you\u2019d like your teeth whiter for an upcoming event. Unfortunately, while those OTC kits may claim to work just as quickly as professional whitening, they really don\u2019t. In-office professional whitening can remove up to eight shades of discoloration in about one hour, while take-home kits from your dentist can remove the same amount in about two weeks. To get that big of a change could take months with your standard department store white strips or gels!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Less Sensitivity<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019d like a whiter smile but are concerned about tooth sensitivity, the great news is that professional whitening has been shown to cause less sensitivity than OTC products, not more! That\u2019s because when you choose professional whitening, you can get better results than storebought products in a fraction of the time. This means you won\u2019t need to subject your teeth to those powerful active ingredients for as long as you would with OTC products, thus limiting their sensitivity.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

More Noticeable Results<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When you whiten your teeth, you want to be able to see the impact of your treatment. After all, if you can\u2019t tell anything\u2019s different, why would you want to invest your time and money? With professional in-office whitening, you get noticeable results in about an hour, and take-home kits will reveal your smile\u2019s full potential in about two weeks. With OTC strips and gels, it could be many months before you notice any changes, and even then, they could still be very nominal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Better Value Over Time<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Finally, while it is true that OTC whitening products are cheaper up front, with professional whitening you get what you pay for. Better still, because you can finish your treatment much sooner than with storebought products, you could even end up saving a lot of money and time by not having to repurchase kit after kit of OTC whiteners only to get inferior results.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Remember, professional whitening isn\u2019t just a faster and safer way to whiten your teeth, it\u2019s also a more effective and maybe even more affordable way to do it, too! So, before you spend another hard-earned dime on OTC white strips, gels, or pastes, speak to your dentist about whether professional whitening is right for your smile!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About Our Practice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

At Mt. Holly Family Dentistry<\/a>, Dr. Cygler and Dr. Genco can\u2019t wait to help you reveal your whitest, brightest smile. If you\u2019ve been struggling with pastes, gels, or white strips trying to remove deep stains or discoloration from your teeth, we can help. We offer both in-office and take-home professional whitening to fit your schedule and budget. If you\u2019d like to see if you\u2019re a good candidate for this treatment, please make a consultation appointment by visiting our website<\/a> or calling us at 609-267-3230.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Whitening your smile with the help of over-the-counter whitening products may seem like a great idea at first. After all, it\u2019s less expensive than professional whitening, and promises to get similar results. But unfortunately, while most OTC whitening products talk a big game, in reality they can\u2019t hold a candle to professional whitening. Here are […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"\n4 Bright Reasons to Choose Professional Whitening | Mt. 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