Looking to Whiten You Have Some Options | Dentist in Riverside

Now that the summer is over, it’s time to buckle down and prepare for the onslaught of holidays just around the corner. Not only is it a busy time of year, but it is also a time filled with reasons to smile. And if you aren’t happy with your smile’s brightness, you tend to shy away from smiling for the holiday photos. It’s time to do something about your dingy grin – it’s time to think about teeth whitening options.

Your next choice is the tougher one. In a world where our teeth whitening options have broadened immensely over the last couple of years, how do you choose the best option for you?

First thing’s first: professional or do-it-yourself? While both options do serve you with the same end result, there are differences. You must factor in your budget, the severity of you discoloration, and how dramatic you want your results to be. Once you have those answers, take a look at your procedural options:

Laser bleaching. With laser bleaching, your teeth are in essence bleached and then a light is used to activate the bleach for whitening purposes, performed in one office visit, with three 20-minute bleaching treatments. This is also the most expensive form of teeth whitening options, as the results are seen much faster than other teeth whitening options.

Bleaching trays. The most recognizable of the options includes your dentist taking an impression of your teeth to create custom bleaching trays, used with special bleaching solutions for one to two weeks.

Over-the-counter kits. You find these options at the grocery store in a variety of products, from toothpaste to trays. They are budget friendly, however don’t produce the most dramatic results.

To set up an appointment, call Dr. Middleton’s office in Riverside, CA at (951) 470-3379 or through the website.

Dr. Gerald Middleton proudly accepts patients from Riverside and all surrounding areas.

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