There’s a huge selection of teeth whitening trays and kits available to the consumer today, including options for those who enjoy coffee or tea. It may seem like a quick fix and easy solution to your teeth whitening needs. But did you know that choosing a customized at-home tooth whitening kit from Cheney Cosmetic Dentist Office in Spokane Valley, WA, may prevent other dental issues arising from the use of over-the-counter whitening agents?”
Home whitening tray kits cannot provide the exact fit obtained when using a custom-made whitening tray provided by your dentist. A custom tray is designed to minimize the contact of whitening gel with gum tissue. Trays that don’t fit properly can also cause irritation when the edge of a bleaching tray rubs against the gums.
When custom bleaching trays are used, gum irritation can be kept to a minimum, helping to protect you against more serious gum issues such as periodontitis and gingivitis down the road. For this reason, a custom-fit whitening tray is most important in instances where a relatively higher concentration whitener is being used. In order to provide a perfect-fitting customized tray, our Spokane Cosmetic Dental Office takes an impression of your teeth.
The fit of a custom-molded tray from your cosmetic dentist has other advantages:
- Contact with the entire tooth surface: A uniform whitening effect is best achieved when the whitener being used remains in contact with the entire surface of a tooth.
- Proper tray retention: It’s important that the whitening tray stay in place for maximum whitening action. A custom-fabricated tray can virtually guarantee this type of fit.
Contact our office at (509) 235-8451 to determine if you’re a better candidate for an in-office whitening procedure such as the Zoom Whitening System or a customized, take-home bleaching kit. Your cosmetic dentist is highly trained and dedicated to your overall oral health as well as helping you achieve a brighter smile with professional teeth whitening treatment and custom-fit trays.
