Standard Teeth Whitening in Palm Springs, CA

Dentist-provided take-home teeth whitening kits are popular for their convenience and efficacy. These kits offer a middle ground between in-office treatments and over-the-counter (OTC) products, marrying the benefits of professional oversight with the comfort of at-home applications.

Superiority of Dental Office Take-Home Whitening Kits

Here are some of the benefits of using a teeth whitening kit provided by the Tahquitz Dental Group Palm Springs:

Custom Fit: Unlike generic trays or strips found in OTC kits, dentist-provided kits usually come with custom-fitted trays made from impressions of the patient’s teeth. This ensures an even distribution of the whitening agent and minimizes contact with the gums.
Concentration of Whitening Agent: The whitening gels in dentist-provided kits typically have a higher concentration of active ingredients (like carbamide peroxide or hydrogen peroxide) than OTC options, making them more effective.
Quality of Ingredients: Professional take-home kits likely contain additional ingredients designed to reduce post-procedural teeth sensitivity and to enhance the longevity of the results.
Safety and Guidance: While using a more potent whitening agent, our patients have the guidance and support of our Palm Springs dentist. This helps the patient to use the product safely, with minimal risks of gum irritation or teeth sensitivity.
Tailored Recommendations: Our dental team can recommend a specific whitening protocol based on your needs, desired outcomes, and the nature of your teeth discoloration.

Using Dental Office Take-Home Whitening Kits

Here are the steps involved for a standard teeth whitening application:

First is the consultation and examination. Before prescribing a take-home kit, our dentist assesses your oral health and the nature of your teeth discoloration. Some types of teeth stains can only be solved with veneers.
Next is taking impressions of your teeth. If the kit includes custom trays, our dentist takes impressions of your teeth, or uses digital images to the same effect. These are sent to a dental lab where the custom trays are crafted.
Once your custom dental trays are completed, you return to our office to pick up your teeth whitening kit. At this time our dental team provides the whitening gel and offers detailed instructions on how to apply it, how long to wear the trays, and how often to use the product.
Now it’s time for application! At home, you place a specified amount of whitening gel in each tooth tray and wear them for a specific amount of time. This might range from an hour to overnight, depending on the product, your goals, and the dentist’s recommendations.

Standard Teeth Whitening Produces Results

While results vary based on individual factors, many of our patients experience a noticeable lightening of their teeth. Dentist-provided take-home kits often yield more consistent and lasting results compared to OTC products, however, no whitening treatment is permanent. Over time, exposure to staining agents like coffee, tea, and tobacco cause discoloration to reappear. To maintain results, patients may need periodic touch-ups, either with another round of the take-home kit or through advanced in-office treatments.

If you are interested in standard teeth whitening, contact our office for a consultation. And if you are unsure about using an at-home whitening kit, then read about our advanced in-office whitening process. Tahquitz Dental Group Palm Springs in Palm Springs is here to help your smile appear its brightest!