Why Professional Teeth Whitening Works Better than Over-the-Counter Whitening

Thinking of whitening your teeth? You may be tempted to grab an over-the-counter product from your nearest drugstore. It’s easy enough, but there are actually plenty of reasons why you should choose professional teeth whitening instead. We go over some of the reasons why the professional route is better for you in the long run.

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Produces Better Results

With professional teeth whitening, there is a higher concentration of gel so you get a more dramatic and effective treatment in less amount of time. That means you won’t have to wait as long to get your desired shade of pearly whites!

Safest When Supervised

Instead of figuring out the right (and safest) way to whiten your teeth at home, you can leave it in the hands of a professional who is there to make sure you aren’t experiencing any sensitivity issues. Plus the trays and gel strips you can find at the store aren’t customized to fit the unique shape of your teeth, which could lead to irritation. Getting professional teeth whitening means getting someone who is looking out for your health as well as your smile.

Flexibility & Personalization

Another benefit to trusting your teeth whitening to a dentist is that he or she can recommend the method that’ll give the best results based on your needs. The current color of your teeth, how much enamel wear you have, and whether you have any restorations can all affect your whitening treatment.

For example, at Farmington Dental Center & Orthodontics, we have both in-office, one-visit whitening that only takes around an hour, as well as custom-tray whitening that you can take home. When your whitening treatment is personalized to your goals, there’s a greater chance you’ll get the results you want!

If you’re ready to transform your smile with teeth whitening, contact Farmington Dental & Orthodontics today!

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So I’ve neglected going to the dentist for half my life and I decided to go here because this was the last place I went when I was 16. They still had me on file, Toni at the front desk was more than helpful. Full of laughter. The coffee machine was on point. And Ashley in the back made the scary experience enjoyable and full of positives that I will surely carry with me. See y’all at my deep clean.
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May 13, 2025
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I've been going to Farmington Dental for years and have never had a negative experience. I only write this review now because I had a particularly helpful visit. While there for a routine cleaning, I got to talking with Kristin about the microbiology classes I teach. She made some observations that inspired me to approach the latter half of the semester differently, and it was a super helpful change! I guess all that is to say that the workers are competent...but also pleasant and helpful. :P
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I’ve had traumatic dental experiences in the past and am unfortunately one of those people who require a little more juice to get fully numbed. Farmington Dental not only managed to numb me completely but also prescribed an anxiety medication for the visit which helped ease the tension of getting in the chair. This is one of two dental experiences I can remember without experiencing pain and the other experience I was asleep. I’ll definitely be going back.
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