Teeth Whitening 

Who doesn’t love a dazzling, white smile? Tooth whitening is one of the most requested dental procedures done every year, with Americans spending nearly $2 billion annually to keep their smiles looking bright. 

Over time, drinking coffee, red wine, smoking cigarettes, and simply aging can stain our teeth, as can certain medications such as tetracycline. 

If you’re looking to spruce up your smile there are many options available. The following slides provide some tips to help you choose the best tooth whitener for you! 

How does Teeth Whitening Work?

Tooth “whitening” is defined as any process that will make teeth appear whiter. There are two ways this is commonly done: bleaching and non-bleaching whitening products. Often the terms “bleaching” and “whitening” are used interchangeably. A product is considered simply “whitening” when it removes food or debris from the teeth without bleach.

Bleaching products contain peroxide (hydrogen peroxide or carbamide peroxide) and these products remove both surface and deep stains on teeth and can cause teeth to become even lighter than their natural shade.