I Tried It and Loved It: An In-Office Teeth Whitening Session

The collective public — the United States, in particular — has an obsession with perfect, white teeth. It's one reason why so many people go through the harrowing process of getting veneers, and it's why the cosmetic dentistry industry is so profitable. The fixation on a pretty smile makes a lot of sense, really: Your mouth is one of the first things people notice about you, and it's representative of your overall health.

I'm admittedly fixated myself, particularly when it comes to whitening. I'm all about going to the dental hygienist more than the twice-annual requirement, I actually enjoy flossing, I always use whitening toothpaste, and Crest Whitestrips are part of my makeup routine. (I like to let them do their thing while getting ready).

That confessed, I was so excited to take my #whiteteethgoals one step further via a professional, in-office, Zoomwhitening session with Dr. Inna Chern at New York General Dentistry. If you've ever been curious about what the experience is like, how long the whitening lasts, how it's different from at-home whitening, and whether it's worth your money, keep reading. I'm even going bold and sharing my up-close-and-personal before and after pictures!

Image courtesy Wendy Gould