Whitening Procedures

Some of teeth whitening mistakes include overuse of whitening strips, use of ill-fitting whitening trays, use of baking soda and lemon as natural tooth whitening agents.

Hydrogen peroxide acts as an antiseptic, oxidizer and a bleaching agent. All these properties work together to provide healthy gums, white teeth, and a plaque-free mouth.

Some quick or whitening methods are teeth whitening strips, gels, toothpaste, tray-based bleaching systems, and teeth whitening pen.

In addition to the bleaching property, a hydrogen peroxide toothpaste helps to remove the plaque, cleans the teeth, prevents the formation of cavities and keep the teeth fresh.

Custom whitening is the bleaching procedure that can be performed at home. It works best for the discoloration of the tooth caused due to extrinsic factors. Custom whitening is also useful for the fluorosis. The dentist ensures the fit of thin plastic customized impression trays. The custom whitening trays are meant to fit like a glove to your teeth so that the whitening agent distributes evenly around teeth.

The procedure of teeth whitening is safe. But it does involve the use of chemicals and there could be potential side effects. Mostly, if you follow the advice of your dentist, you will do fine.