Professional tooth whitening is the most popular cosmetic dentistry procedure today, and for good reason. In as little as a single office visit, your cosmetic dentist can whiten, brighten, and rejuvenate your smile, making you look younger, healthier, and more self confident.

Available in a variety of formulations and as office procedures or custom tailored take home kits, teeth whitening is an effective and affordable technique to make your smile dazzle.

When your cosmetic dentist evaluates you for a tooth whitening procedure, he or she will evaluate your teeth to determine what shade they are currently, and recommend a procedure for you based on the amount of whitening you require and on any personal preferences you have for the type of procedure.

In some cases, you may only need to whiten your teeth a few shades, your dentist may recommend either a take home kit or a conservative in-office procedure, which can accomplish the whitening you desire in a lower concentration formula.

In cases in which you require more whitening, your dentist may recommend either a procedure such as Brite Smile whitening, which is a light activated bleaching procedure that can be done in a single one hour office visit; or multiple treatments of another type of take home or in office procedure.

Take home whitening kits
For many cases where you only want your smile whitened a few shades, a professional take home whitening kit is the ideal solution. Unlike over the counter whitening kits, your cosmetic dentist can formulate just the whitening agent and the regimen that's right for you, and your whitening trays will be precisely custom fitted to prevent the chafing, discomfort, and irritation that one size fits all kits can cause.

Using this technique, you will be provided with explicit instructions for the frequency and duration of your treatments, so you can achieve optimal whitening results in the comfort of your own home.

Source /Dental News Articles/ - NEW YORK, NY, April 03, 2008