The Basics of Teeth Whitening

If you envy the stunning smiles of famous starlets and models, you can enhance your own appearance with teeth whitening. Your dentist can remove stains and reveal a brilliant, white smile with professional teeth whitening. After teeth whitening, patients often restore their smile’s radiance, feel more confident, and look years younger. To decide if teeth whitening would work for you, review these questions and answers.

Who is a candidate for teeth whitening?
Though your dentist can determine whether you should consider teeth bleaching, anyone with surface stains from aging, lifestyle choices, or certain foods and beverages can erase discolorations with professional teeth whitening.

What options are available for whitening my teeth?
Many dentists offer both in-office and at-home teeth whitening. The in-office procedure produces immediate results and usually takes about an hour. Take-home whitening kits involve custom bleaching trays and generate sparkling smiles over a two to three week time frame.

Is teeth whitening safe?
If you choose professional teeth whitening, you can safely and effectively transform your appearance. Drugstore kits don’t contain the same level of bleaching agent and they aren’t monitored like professional products, so you may not achieve the desired outcome.

Will teeth whitening last?
With proper care that includes brushing, flossing, and routine checkups, you can enjoy a beautiful smile for years to come.

Do whitening toothpastes work?
For removal of mild surface stains, these products are somewhat effective, but they don’t actually contain bleach. Whitening toothpastes work on the principal of abrasion, so their rough ingredients rub off stains, providing only temporary brightness.

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