Teeth whitening

Teeth whitening, also known as teeth bleaching, is an effective and simple solution to remove stains and discoloration from teeth and make them pearly white again. This is one of the most popular dental cosmetic procedures used to improve the look of the teeth and quality of smile.

This dental cosmetic procedure is required to be performed on a regular basis. That is, it does not leave teeth whitened permanently. In order to maintain stainless and bright teeth, people are advised to undergo bleaching after a period of six months.

Tooth whitening is performed on both types of teeth – those with an active nerve and the other on which root canal treatment has already been conducted in the past. In the former case, a gel containing hydrogen peroxide is applied to the teeth. The gel is activated to display its bleaching properties with the help of a laser.

In case of teeth with root canal treatment, a whitening agent is placed and covered with a filling. The tooth is left as is for a few days and the teeth whitens over a period of time. The temporary filling is later removed by the dentist. Teeth whitening for sensitive teeth involves the use of a less strong agent.

Teeth whitening cost depends on how the dentist decides to clean up the teeth. The cost of laser treatment for teeth whitening is more than treatment that makes use of a simple bleaching agent.