Tooth discoloration happens to us all.

It has a habit of happening overnight. One moment you’re admiring your young, bright smile. The next you look in the mirror and see that yellow tinge has begun to creep over the surface of your teeth. This might leave your mind wondering what you did to end up in this position. Did you drink too much coffee? Is the smoking habit from your past starting to catch up with you?

Though those habits do make an impact on how fast your teeth can yellow, it happens to everyone eventually. After all, teeth tend to yellow as we age. Even so, no one wants to show off a yellowed smile, so it comes as no surprise that tooth whitening is one of the most common cosmetic dentistry treatments here at Valley Dental Clinic.

There are multiple different methods to whiten those teeth back to their former glory. With countless over-the-counter options, whitening treatments can be done in the dentist’s office, or you can choose custom, take-home whitening trays.

In fact, the take-home whitening trays are our favorite option because it can be hard to find the time to do anything about your yellowing teeth. Work is busy, the kids have games and practices almost constantly, and you’re just tired. We get it! And that’s why the take-home trays are the perfect solution. Less sensitivity, less time away from home, but all the smile perfection that a dentist can provide!

Why Sensitivity Happens with Whitening Treatments

One of the most common side effects of tooth whitening treatments is tooth sensitivity. The chances of tooth sensitivity increase depending on the kind of whitening treatment used. Due to the higher concentration of bleaching agents, in-office whitening treatments tend to cause sensitivity that naturally subsides after a few days.

This also explains why over-the-counter whitening options are not as effective as in-office treatments, as only a skilled dentist can ensure the levels of whitening agent don’t cause more permanent sensitivity and damage. It’s important to choose a tooth-whitening option that’s going to benefit your oral health in the long run!

Those over-the-counter whitening treatments can vary in both their effectiveness and their ingredients. Unfortunately, this means you don’t always know what sort of result you will end up with. This goes for both the discomfort and the whiteness of your smile.

The Benefits of Custom Take-Home Whitening Trays

Less tooth sensitivity is only one of the reasons why take-home whitening trays are the best option for tooth whitening.

Personalized Fit for Comfort

When you decide to get whitening trays, we will create a custom tray to fit your smile. This ensures the whitening gel applies evenly to the surface of your teeth—not your gums.

Gentler on Teeth and Gums

The bleaching agents we use are prescription strength and more effective than over-the-counter brands. Using a solution overseen by a professional dentist reduces the risk of damage to your enamel, reducing the risk of tooth sensitivity.

Convenience and Control

With a busy lifestyle, it can be hard to find the time to get to the dentist for regular checkups, let alone take time off work to get a full whitening treatment. That’s one of the places where take-home whitening kits shine. Once you have the custom trays, you have everything you need to achieve gradual, natural-looking results at your own pace and convenience.

Proven Results

The results of our take-home whitening trays are easily proven by our many happy patients. All you need is one visit to get the treatment, and you will be on your way to achieving the same quality results as you would in our dental chair—and with less sensitivity than with over-the-counter options. To make matters even better, you can do it in the comfort of your own home.

Why Valley Dental Recommends Custom Trays

We’ve heard the story time and time again. Our patients go to the store to get a tooth whitening product only to become overwhelmed by the countless options available. To make matters worse, they leave not knowing what is actually effective or not. Valley Dental is committed to providing effective, patient-centered care, which means that when it comes to tooth whitening, we want you to do it your way. Don’t have time for a whitening treatment until two in the morning? With custom whitening trays, you can do just that! Don’t want to drag the kiddos out in the snow? You don’t have to.

Our take-home trays are the ultimate solution to bringing back that pearly white smile, and that is why it is our chosen whitening solution!

Are you ready to renew your smile?

If you’ve noticed your teeth gaining a yellowish hue, we want you to know the solution is out there for you—and you don’t have to spend hours in the dentist’s chair to turn time around and refresh your smile. You can achieve gradual, high-quality results without sensitivity, from the comfort of your own home! So what are you waiting for? Make an appointment so we can start your teeth-whitening journey today!