Are Teeth Whitening Treatments in Cruise Lines Safe?

Have you ever been on a cruise? If not, you might be surprised to know that some cruise lines offer cosmetic dental treatments. Sure, you spend most of your life on land and the nearest dental clinic in your area is probably three blocks away, but what’s wrong with spending a day or two on a ship to get the dental treatment you want? Let’s find out whether you should get teeth whitening on your next cruise or not.

How Do Cruise Line Teeth Whitening Treatments Work?

A few years back, cruise lines established spa and wellness treatments which include a number of pampering procedures such as facials, massages, Botox injections, acupuncture, and cosmetic dental treatments like teeth whitening. While teeth whitening in land-based dentist offices often range from $500-$1,000, cruise line teeth whitening can be as cheap as $150 which attracts consumers to get their teeth whitening treatments onboard instead of on land.

Most teeth whitening treatments on cruise ships involve the use of strong bleaching agents, which is why they promise immediate whitening and require you to lay off from caffeine and alcoholic beverages within three days of treatment. The procedure is similar but not exactly the same as how dentists perform it on land.

Are They Legitimate?

Whether they are legitimate is a question that may never be answered directly. Cruise line operators promise that the people who are performing teeth whitening onboard have received training and certification for their jobs. However, most of these people are not real dentists and do not have licenses, especially since cruises are not governed by land-based laws and they are not required to have an operating license to do the job. The workers are also not from the United States or Europe, which means their training and background in dental treatments may not be up to the same standard as that in our country.

Getting Teeth Whitening from a Licensed Land-Based Dentist

If you’re really thinking about getting teeth whitening treatment, it would be wiser to have a professional land-based dentist to do the job. First and most important of all, dentists operating on land who run their own clinics have all of the necessary requirements to legally provide dental treatments, including a valid dental license and sanitary dental equipment. Second, you will have more time and freedom to get treatment on land because you can adjust your appointment based on your personal schedule.

We, at Medgaus Dental Clinic, are not only licensed to operate, but also use the latest state-of-the-art technologies to give patients the most satisfying teeth whitening results at the best prices. We have two clinics available for walk-in patients. You may give us a call or visit us at the following locations:

Monroeville Office

2550 Mosside Blvd., Suite 317,

Monroeville, PA 15146

Phone number: 412-436-5253

Pittsburgh Office

250 Mt. Lebanon Blvd., Suite 205,

Pittsburgh, PA 15234

Phone number: 412-563-6333

You may also send us a message through our online contact form for any questions about our teeth whitening services.

Getting teeth whitening from Medgaus Dental Clinic is not only more time-saving and comfortable, it is also safer and more secure than cruise line dental treatments. So, if you’re planning to go on a cruise, enjoy the sea and the unique activities you can only find onboard. Leave teeth whitening and other dental treatments to the professionals on land.

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