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According a study conducted by the Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, 99.7% of adults considered smile to be a social asset. 96% believed that a member of the opposite sex was drawn towards their smile whereas nearly 75% of the respondents felt that an unattractive smile could negatively impact their career prospects.

These are just some of the ways in which a smile can affect your lives. Sometimes, the consequences can be more far-reaching than you may imagine. With that in mind, don’t let discolored and yellow teeth ruin your life, especially when you have a fairly easy solution in the form of teeth whitening.

There are two ways in which you can get your teeth whitened. One is at home by using products that are available over the counter and the other is by entrusting the task to a qualified dentist who will conduct the procedure in his clinic. Let’s find out a little more about both these options.

When it comes to dental whitening solutions you can use at home, there is absolutely no dearth of products on display commercially. Available in various forms – ranging from mouth trays with gel to whitening strips and gum to paint on tooth gel – these products are easy to apply and fairly inexpensive on your pocket.  As far as the results are concerned, they are satisfactory too.

Now, although commercial products are quite safe to use, nothing beats the results you get from professional teeth whitening. This is especially perfect for those who are suffering from sensitive teetth or other dental problems. Here are some of the advantages of opting for supervised whitening treatments at the hands of your dentist.

1. More Effective Results

The teeth whiteners that are used by dentists are a lot more powerful than the ones you pick up over the counter. Because of that, the results you get are far superior to anything you can try at home. Also, the whitening system a dentist uses protects the enamel of the teeth from damage, giving you a dazzling smile with no side effects.

2. Immediately Noticeable Difference

Teeth whitening products you pick up at your local drugstore are slow acting. You will need at least 2-4 weeks before you are able to see any difference in the color of your teeth. Professional whitening treatment, on the other hand, will give you a whiter and brighter smile in less than an hour.

3. Professional Application

There have been several instances where people who’ve tried whitening their teeth at home have ended up with gum irritation, pain and sensitivity. This can happen when the bleaching agent is applied improperly or left on for too long or ill-fitting mouth trays have caused the gel to leak. Avoid these inconveniences by letting a qualified professional carry out the procedure. Not only do they have the skills and knowledge but also high grade equipment to do justice to the job.

4. Tackles Deep Stains

People who have really stained teeth will not be able to see any substantial difference by using home whitening kits. Only a professional session that combines laser and light whitening system to give you the best results.

As you can see, in most cases, tooth whitening at the hands of an expert is a much better option than a DIY kit at home. Not only are you assured of great results, you are also comfortable knowing that your teeth are in good hands … in this case literally so!