Teeth
Whitening
Teeth whitening, or tooth bleaching,
is a cosmetic
dentistry procedure designed
to remove stains and discoloration,
as well as lighten pigmentation
within the teeth. The level of
whiteness that can be achieved
will depend on the level of discoloration
of the teeth and how they came
to be stained. Teeth that are brown
or yellow due to coffee, tea, or
smoking stains will generally lighten
four to five shades. Teeth that
are gray due to pigmentation within
the teeth will lighten two to three
shades.
Teeth whitening can be done in
one of two ways: laser bleaching
or at-home tooth bleaching kits
provided by a cosmetic dentist.
Both of these methods are done
under a cosmetic dentist's supervision
so that the chance of negative
side effects is reduced.
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