Dentist Vs. Dental Spa: Best for Teeth Whitening?

Dental spas are a trend in dental offices offering amenities like massage, paraffin wax treatments and other non-dental treatments along with their dentistry.  The intent is to make patients feel more comfortable and add revenue.  It can be a nice thing if that's what you want.  If you are willing to pay more to receive other services along with your dentistry, they may provide good dentistry for you while you get other services, too.  If you don't need the... more

Before beginning any new whitening treatment, we recommend that all of our clients visit their dentist for a check-up and to determine if the whitening treatment is appropriate. If you have the teeth whitening treatment done at your dental office, then everything can be done in one trip. However, having your whitening treatment done in a salon or spa can be a more relaxing and pleasant experience. You can combine treatments, such as having your nails done or getting a massage at the same... more