
May
Everyone who has bought over-the-counter teeth whitening products has had a similar experience. Excitement about brightening your smile and disappointment at underwhelming results. It’s almost not worth the hassle, and these products aren’t exactly cheap. And that’s why you need to see what Dr. Susan Baker at Canyon Crossing Dental in Ivins, Utah, can do for your smile.
The DIY kits have a very low-strength gel. Only dentists can get the powerful prescription gel. And it’s all done under Dr. Baker’s supervision. When you do it at home, you don’t get great results, but it can also be risky if you’re not super careful. It’s a one-size-fits-all solution, and everyone’s smile is different.
When you get professional Zoom whitening in-office, your smile will be up to eight shades lighter when you walk out the door. Dr. Baker’s team preps your teeth and applies the prescription gel. Then, it’s activated with a light. The whole thing takes about an hour, tops. And zero risk of sensitivity because you’re being closely monitored.
If you want a more gradual whitening option, you can save money with take-home trays. You wear them for half an hour or an hour every day for about two weeks. You’ll slowly see real change. These are handy because you can take them with you when you travel.
If you want a method you can grab and go, Opalescence Go trays are for you. The UltraFit trays are prefilled with prescription gel, and you wear them for 15 to 60 minutes every day. You’ll see results in 5 to 10 days.
The whitening product you need depends on your lifestyle. If speed is what you need, Zoom in-office is the way to go. If you want to do it on your own schedule, custom trays or
It comes down to what matters most to you. If speed is the priority, Zoom in-office gets it done in one appointment. If you’d rather whiten on your own schedule, custom trays or Opalescence Go is your best choice. Dr. Baker can walk you through how they all work and help you decide which one to choose.
Professional teeth whitening is very powerful, but it has limits. There are some types of discoloration that can’t be fixed this way. When that happens, you have to move to concealment.
Canyon Crossing Dental is at 1215 Snow Canyon Pkwy Ste 402, Ivins, UT 84738. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Susan Baker, call (435) 344-4445 today. The staff will get you set up.