The process of teeth whitening involves a bleaching process. There are various types of teeth cleaning treatments starting from home self-treatment kits to in-office treatments. However, before using any of the treatments, make sure to check yourself checked by a dentist as there are several conditions which decide whether the teeth whitening is suitable for you or not. These conditions include the severity of stains, rapidity of result desired, cost and the sensitivity of the tooth.

The commonly available teeth whitening treatment include take- home kits, over the counter gels, whitening strips and in-office bleaching gels in conjunction with high intensity light (or laser) for accelerated whitening. One of the latest trend in cosmetic dentistry is the one hour teeth whitening or cosmetic laser . It is the part of the in-office professional teeth whitening. With this treatment, you can get your teeth whiter and brighter within an hour thus making your smile healthier and vibrant. In the process, the patient is asked to lie down in the chair and a protective silicone rubber coating is painted on the gems to make sure that whitening gel does not spread to the gums. Then the whitening gel is painted on the teeth to be whitened, generally it’s the second premolar to second premolar upper and lower arches. Once this is done, a light is placed over the teeth for 15 minutes to enhance the whitening method. The gel is washed away after one. This process is repeated twice to get the best results.

For home treatments, there is a custom made mouth tray. The tray contains a whitening gel which the patient need to wear. These trays are made after taking an impression of the teeth. The patient is required to wear the tray during sleep or for short periods during the daytime. The gel releases oxygen when it comes in contact with the teeth which breaks down stains and whitens the teeth. The patient will be able to see the results in 2 weeks time.

If you have decided to get the treatment done, then make sure that you get the best cosmetic dentist rather than a hairdresser. Now-a-days, people also go to the hair dressers to take teeth whitening treatment. Before doing so , you need to think that teeth whitening is not about cutting your hairs. It has to do with your oral health care. Therefore opting for a medical practitioner is a better option rather than a hairdresser or any cosmetics professional.