Some Facts about Teeth Whitening

Whitening teeth is also referred to as teeth bleaching. This method has become increasingly popular over the years as it not only improves your appearance but is non- surgical and reasonably priced too.

So, before you finally decide that you need to get your teeth whitened you should consult your dentist. If you know some basic facts, it will be of great help to you. Some of them are as follows:

 

• Most dental insurance plans do not cover the teeth whitening procedures.
• When you get you teeth bleached, the tooth colored crowns, fillings and the bridges will    not get bleached.
• The tooth whitening toothpastes only lighten the color of your teeth by removing stains.    They do not bleach your teeth.
• The results of teeth whitening are different for different people. It depends on how much    discolored your teeth are. Someone who has yellow teeth would probably have better    results with bleaching than someone who has gray teeth.
• The common side effects are gum irritation and tooth sensitivity.
• Cavities should be filled before you go in for any treatment.
• A teeth whitening kit provides better results as they contain a stronger bleaching agent    than the whitening kits which are purchased from medical shops.
• If you have a gum disease you should not get your teeth whitened.
• Dental cleaning is usually reffered before having your teeth whitened as it removes the    stains.