About Teeth Whitening
Teeth whitening is a cosmetic dental procedure that aims to make natural teeth appear brighter and whiter. It involves applying a bleaching solution or gel to remove superficial and deep stains and change the color of the tooth’s surface (enamel) . There are several methods of teeth whitening, including sanding down stains, bleaching, ultraviolet (UV) light therapy, and more. In-office teeth whitening uses higher concentrations of active ingredients to achieve visible results more quickly. Power bleaching at the dentist’s office involves rinsing your teeth with a powerful hydrogen peroxide solution for 20 to 30 minutes. Laser therapy is sometimes included in in-office tooth whitening sessions, though there is currently no strong research proving that this has any particular whitening benefit. At-home teeth whitening methods include whitening strips and gels, tray-based tooth bleaching systems, whitening toothpastes, whitening rinses, and whitening chewing gums. These products usuall