Teeth Bleaching and Whitening

Tooth whitening, or tooth bleaching, is a cosmetic dentistry procedure performed by a cosmetic dentist professional. The procedure involves the removal of stains and discoloration, as well as the lightening of pigmentation within the teeth. If your teeth are stained from coffee, tea, or smoking, you can expect a four or five shade lightening from a typical tooth bleaching or teeth whitening cosmetic dentistry procedure.

Teeth that are naturally gray due to pigmentation within the teeth can only be lightened a couple or three shades. Obviously the level of whiteness that can be achieved depends entirely on the level and the source of the discoloration or stain.

Teeth whitening or teeth bleaching can be done by either laser bleaching or with do-it-yourself at-home tooth bleaching kits provided by your cosmetic dentist. Both methods should be done under the guided supervision of an experienced cosmetic dentist to reduce the possibility of any negative side effects.

Laser Tooth Whitening

Laser tooth whitening is one method used by qualified cosmetic dentist’s to remove stains and discoloration, as well as to lighten pigmentation within the teeth. Laser tooth whitening takes approximately an hour and a half to perform and is done in a cosmetic dentist's office by a fully qualified cosmetic dentist experienced in laser tooth whitening.
The Laser Tooth Whitening Procedure involves the cosmetic dentist removing any plaque from the teeth and then the application of a peroxide-based gel. Once the peroxide-based gel is applied, the laser is used to activate the gel and initiate the whitening process. If the discoloration is extreme, the laser tooth whitening procedure may need to be repeated a second time at a later date.

The cost of laser tooth whitening depends not only on the number of sessions required to achieve the desired level of tooth whitening but also on the area of the country in which it is performed. Laser teeth whitening will range from $500 to $1,000 on average.

Do-it-yourself Tooth Whitening

At-home do-it-yourself tooth whitening kits are one more way you can remove stains and discoloration from your teeth, as well as the lighten pigmentation within the teeth. You can expect the entire tooth whitening process to take somewhere between two and three weeks to achieve the desired level of whiteness. The tooth whitening procedure must be done while under the supervision of a cosmetic dentist.

The cosmetic dentist begins the tooth whitening process by repairing any cavities. This is essential because a tooth can be badly damaged by the bleaching gel used in the tooth whitening procedure if it should leak into a cavity. The teeth are then cleaned to remove plaque and you’re fitted with a mouth tray. The cosmetic dentist will also provide a peroxide-based tooth bleaching gel. The mouth tray should be filled with the gel and worn each night for two to three weeks.
The cost of the do-it-yourself tooth whitening procedure varies depending on the area of the country in which it is performed. A tooth bleaching kit costs between $500 and $800 on average.

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