{"id":41,"date":"2014-06-25T15:19:00","date_gmt":"2014-06-25T15:19:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.smilebydesignva.com\/2014\/06\/25\/over-counter-teeth-whitening-products\/"},"modified":"2014-06-25T15:19:00","modified_gmt":"2014-06-25T15:19:00","slug":"over-counter-teeth-whitening-products","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.smilebydesignva.com\/blog\/over-counter-teeth-whitening-products\/","title":{"rendered":"Over-the-Counter Teeth Whitening Products: How Effective Are They?"},"content":{"rendered":"
\n<\/a><\/div>\n
\nEveryone wants a bright, healthy smile that they\u2019re proud to
\nshow off to the people in their lives, but aging and many external factors can
\ncause our teeth to look less than lustrous. Today, there are many
\nover-the-counter teeth whitening products available at your local pharmacy and
\ngrocery stores, each of them promising amazing results. It is important,
\nhowever, to be an informed consumer when it comes to teeth whitening products
\nand services before you make a decision. At Smile by Design<\/a> in Virginia Beach, VA<\/a>,
\nour doctors are happy to help patients understand the intricacies of teeth whitening<\/b> and how it affects your
\nteeth. <\/div>\n
\n<\/div>\n
\nOTC Whitening vs.
\nProfessional Teeth Whitening<\/b><\/div>\n
\n
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\nTeeth whitening
\nstrips <\/b>and comparable over-the-counter whitening products are capable of
\nproducing temporary results because they remove surface stains from the enamel.
\nUnfortunately, their active ingredients aren\u2019t powerful enough to deliver
\nlong-lasting results and, therefore, customers must repeat the process every
\nmonth or so. In addition, because these products are used at home, there is
\nmore margin for error in application. This means that you may not even get the
\nresults you see on the package, particularly if the whitening solution does not
\nremain in contact with all surfaces of the teeth for the prescribed amount of
\ntime.<\/div>\n
\n<\/div>\n
\nZoom! Whitening:
\nAdvantages of In-Office Whitening<\/b><\/div>\n
\n
<\/b><\/div>\n
\nUnlike over-the-counter teeth whitening products,
\nprofessional whitening services \u2013 including the highly-effective Zoom! Whitening<\/a>
\nwe offer in our office \u2013 produce lasting results by removing stains from deep
\nwithin each tooth. The hydrogen peroxide gel formula we use during your Zoom! procedure
\nis activated by a specialized light, allowing the active ingredients to
\npermeate the stained layers of dentin and enamel. Years of discoloration are effectively
\nlifted in a single, one-hour treatment. Take-home kits can be used to touch up
\nyour smile and maintain lasting results. Over-the-counter treatments simply
\ncannot penetrate the surfaces of your teeth to remove set-in stains the way
\nZoom! Whitening can. <\/div>\n
\n<\/div>\n
\nSchedule Your
\nAppointment Today<\/b><\/div>\n
\n
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\nDo you want to experience the full benefits of a gorgeously
\nwhite smile in less time than ever before? Contact our office<\/a>
\ntoday if you have any questions about teeth whitening, or if you\u2019re ready to
\nschedule your appointment with our team of experienced doctors and our friendly
\nstaff. We look forward to helping you achieve the brilliantly white, healthy
\nsmile of your dreams. Our conveniently located office in Virginia Beach, VA <\/b>proudly serves patients from the surrounding
\nareas as well, including Portsmouth,
\nNorfolk, Fort Story, Sandbridge<\/b>, and beyond. <\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Everyone wants a bright, healthy smile that they\u2019re proud to show off to the people in their lives, but aging and many external factors can cause our teeth to look less than lustrous. Today, there are many over-the-counter teeth whitening products available at your local pharmacy and grocery stores, each of them promising amazing results. 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