Why Whiten

Many patients we at Niwot Dental chat with have a desire to change and lighten the

color of their teeth. They want their teeth to really shine, and feel the pressure of societal

expectations for that “Hollywood White” smile have only grown with the advent of social media.

Many are hesitant to professionally whiten and when asked why, one of the most common

responses we get is “because I’ve tried all the whitening toothpastes and rinses and they don’t

work.” It is crucial to understand that while these products are commonplace and you are

inundated by them in the toothpaste aisle at the supermarket, they simply don’t whiten your

teeth. Any over the counter paste or rinse uses an abrasive to “remove surface staining.” The

fact is, to whiten below the surface, a professional whitening at your dentist’s office is the gold

standard. Predictable, safe, effective and fast, with none of the guessing or potential for severe

sensitivity that can come from going it alone.

With different options for same day whitening or custom trays to whiten in the comfort of

your own home, we would be happy to discuss these and any other dental related questions

you may have. If you’ve been curious about brightening your smile for the summer months,

stop in and talk with us, we can help!