Teeth whitening can make a patient‘s teeth up to five to seven shades brighter. Whitening products can brighten teeth that may have been stained or darkened by food, tobacco, injury or aging.
Advantages of Teeth Whitening
There are advantages that teeth-whitening procedures have. They include:
- Professional recommendation
- Fast results
- Long-lasting results
- Fewer sensitivity issues
Teeth Whitening Procedures
Types of whitening procedures may include:
Laser or Light Treatment
Whitening solution is applied to the teeth and used in combination with a special light or laser. Results can usually be seen after one session.
Custom Mouth Tray
A custom mouthpiece or tray may be created created by the dentist, and a peroxide-based whitening solution is given to the patient to use at home with the mouthpiece or tray.
Whitening procedures are effective but their results are not permanent. Depending on the procedure used, whitening may fade over time. Patients are advised to avoid problem food and drinks that may stain or darken the teeth.
