WHAT IS TOOTH WHITENING?
Tooth whitening is actually a bleaching process that lightens discolorations of enamel and dentin (lightens the color of your teeth). The whitening process is most effective on mildly discolored teeth. Darker stains such as those caused by antibiotics take longer to respond to treatment. The degree of whiteness will vary from patient to patient, depending on the structure of the teeth and the duration of the time and system used.
Almost everyone may benefit from tooth whitening. However, there are some cases where treatment may not be effective:
-Dark intense dental stains
-Congenital discoloration (from birth)
-Tetracycline stains
-Crowns, veneers, or denture teeth
-Sensitive teeth: They may become more sensitive
-Children under age 13Tooth lightening is ideal for patients who have healthy, unrestored teeth (no fillings) and would like a brighter smile.
FOODS THAT RUIN WHITE SMILES
HOW TOOTH WHITENERS WORK
TOOTH WHITENING OPTIONS
WHAT TO LOOK FOR IN TOOTH WHITENERS
