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Bargain hunting is arguably one of America\u2019s favorite pastimes. Whether it\u2019s hitting the pre-holiday sales, the post-season clearance rack, or heading to your favorite hidden-gem thrift store, we\u2019ve all got our hacks for saving a little cash at checkout. But when it comes to keeping costs down, there\u2019s one area where you truly get what you pay for. Professional whitening<\/a> may be more expensive up front than DIY kits available at most discount stores, but here\u2019s why when it comes to your smile cheaper doesn\u2019t mean better.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

A Sensitive Matter<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

One of the reasons many people don\u2019t like whitening their teeth is that it can sometimes cause temporary tooth sensitivity. Often, they erroneously believe that using over-the-counter whitening kits will help eliminate this sensitivity. Unfortunately, however, this isn\u2019t usually true. The products available at most stores and online are the same active ingredients used in professional treatment, just at much lower concentrations. This often means that you\u2019ll need to use OTC products longer to get the same results, which essentially extends the amount of time you\u2019ll need to use them, extending the sensitivity far longer, too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Money Matters<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As mentioned above, because DIY products aren\u2019t as strong as professional grade whitening ingredients, you will need to use them much longer. Thus, if your goal was to save money, you may end up paying about the same or more<\/em> to get the same results as professional treatment. Except with DIY, instead of having beautiful, noticeable results in about an hour for in-office treatment or two weeks with a take-home kit, it could take many months to work!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Uneven Results<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Another danger of OTC whitening is uneven results. Because it can be difficult to apply the gel evenly without proper instructions from your dentist, this can often cause some teeth to be whiter than others, or even for some teeth to have multiple shades of white on one tooth, white spots, or discoloration around a tooth\u2019s edges!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Professional Perks<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Stop wasting your time and your money on DIY whitening products that overpromise and underdeliver. Professional whitening from your dentist is the safer, easier and more affordable way to remove up to eight shades of stains and discoloration from your smile. Don\u2019t spend another dime on those iffy storebought kits. Schedule a consultation for professional whitening with your dentist today!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About Our Practice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

At Boston Prosthodontics Dental Group<\/a>, we are proud to offer concierge-level oral health care, including cosmetic dentistry. If you would like to remove up to eight shades of stains and discoloration from your smile, stop throwing money away on OTC whitening products. Schedule a consultation today for professional whitening and see how we can give you noticeably brighter teeth in about an hour. You can request an appointment<\/a> on our website, or call us directly at  617-523-5451.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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