If you, like millions of other people around the world, want to brighten your smile, then you’ve likely done a little research about teeth whitening. While there are several methods to choose from, they basically break down into two main types: professional and store-bought teeth whitening. While store-bought kits might be cheaper and seem more convenient compared to visiting a dentist, if you want a truly sparkling grin, you should ALWAYS visit a professional. Why? Here are the top 3 reasons to only have your teeth whitened by a dentist.

Whether you see them online or in person, virtually every smile that is universally considered “beautiful” has a few things in common. The big three are that the person’s teeth are astonishingly white, perfectly uniform, and you can see practically none of their gums while they’re smiling. If you’re lacking any of these qualities, the first two are easy to correct with cosmetic dentistry, but what about that last one? What if you see a lot of gum tissue every time you smile? What causes this, and better yet, is there anything you can do about it? Thankfully, the answers to these questions and more can be found in today’s blog.