Cosmetic dentists should be your first choice when it comes to improving the appearance of your teeth, especially if you are trying to whiten your teeth. Sure, there are a wide-range of decent teeth whitening products and kits that you can purchase at your local supermarket, but a cosmetic dentist can provide a host of benefits that those products cannot compete with. Listed below are three advantages provided by a cosmetic dentist when you need your teeth whitened. 

Versatility

One of the key benefits provided by a cosmetic dentist is versatility. A cosmetic dentist will have so many different types of whitening chemicals, devices, and techniques at his or her disposal that it is very unlikely that he or she will not be able to help you. For example, if you want every last inch of your teeth whitened rather than just the visible side, then your dentist can provide custom-molded mouth trays that will force whitening agents into every space and onto every surface of your teeth.

In addition, a cosmetic dentist can help you if you are allergic or sensitive to traditional bleaching methods. In that situation, your dentist can use a weaker whitening compound combined with UV lights to whiten your teeth. 

Visible Results

Another advantage provided by a cosmetic dentist is that he or she will be able to ensure that you see visible results very quickly. In many situations, you will likely see a significant difference in the whiteness of your teeth in one or two appointments.

This is a great benefit when you consider that many store-bought products could take weeks or months before any  noticeable results appear. Waiting that long for results can be quite disheartening and expensive. 

Alternative Options

Finally, a cosmetic dentist can provide you with the ability to deal with even the deepest and most severe stains. This is very important because there are cases where severe staining can be so bad that store-bought products and traditional whitening techniques are ineffective. An alternative to those approaches is the application of veneers.

A cosmetic dentist can quickly and easily apply porcelain veneers to the visible surfaces of your teeth to provide instantly white teeth. In addition to hiding the stains on your teeth, veneers can hide other tooth blemishes as well.

Make an appointment with a cosmetic dentist today to get started on making your teeth look as nice as possible. A cosmetic dentist (such as one from Flemington Family & Cosmetic Dental Group) can provide a wide range of effective whitening tools and techniques that can show visible results in a short amount of time.