Teeth whitening is a common procedure available to most people, to brighten a smile dulled by everyday life. Some people choose to do teeth whitening at home via a range of home whitening kits that are available from most drug stores. Others choose professional treatment, carried out by a cosmetic dentist.

Home treatment kits come complete with a ready-mixed bleaching agent and a mouth tray that is filled with the bleaching agent and then worn for a period of time. Results from home treatment kits are generally good, but treatment can take a while before the desired brightness is achieved. [pullquote]…professional teeth whitening yields often far better results than is available through over-the-counter kits.[/pullquote]

Having the treatment done professionally by a cosmetic dentist allows for the bleaching agent to be carefully formulated taking into account the level of discoloration on the patient’s teeth and the desired result, and also allows for the applicator tray used in administering the treatment to be molded to fit the patient’s bite.

As a consequence, professional teeth whitening yields often far better results than is available through over-the-counter kits.

Tooth whitening is a safe, effective and painless treatment, regardless of the method chosen. However, anyone undergoing treatment to brighten their smiles should be aware that there is a possibility of heightened tooth sensitivity for a period of time after treatment has concluded.

Other side-effects of the treatment may include slight discomfort in the gums. These are often attributed to the bleaching agent coming into contact with the soft tissues of the mouth and are often caused by ill-fitting applicator trays.

However, the good news about these side-effects is that their duration is temporary, and it won’t be long until things return to normal and you can begin to enjoy a whiter smile.

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