Unhappy with your smile? A trip to your local drug store might reveal dozens of DIY teeth whitening options, but you may wonder whether any of these are comparable to treatment from your dentist at Riviera Dental Care. The short answer is no: You’ll get much safer, longer-lasting, and higher quality results from a professional dentist.

Why choose your local Foley, AL dentist over an over-the-counter teeth whitening product? Here are the most important reasons, explained:

• Faster Results: Most DIY products require several applications, and achieving your desired results can take many weeks. By that time, you may end up not following through with the regime—or worse, you could accidentally over-whiten your teeth. Dentists with the proper training, on the other hand, have access to stronger teeth whitening products and can deliver great results in much less time.

• Kinder to Sensitive Teeth: If your teeth hurt easily, such as when you eat hot or cold foods, DIY teeth whitening probably isn’t the right route for you. Especially if you have exposed roots or recessed gums, a real dentist will be better able to accommodate in a way that doesn’t cause further damage.

• Better Accuracy: Some teeth stains are irregular, and using run-of-the-mill teeth whitening kit might not do enough to fix them. The whitening tray might also be a bad fit for your mouth. To complicate matters more, teeth whitening doesn’t affect crowns and veneers. How can you achieve a uniform look, with all of these complex variables? For the extra attention to detail your situation requires, your best bet is to schedule an appointment at a cosmetic dentistry.

Riviera Dental Care provides unrivaled general and cosmetic dentistry at their Foley, AL practice. To schedule your first appointment, call (251) 943-3368. Details about their practice are available on Facebook.