| Tooth Whitening Or bleaching is an affordable, painless
and effective method to make your teeth whiter and create
a dazzling and attractive smile. In most cases, yellow teeth
can easily be transformed by bleaching.
Bleaching is successful in at least 90 percent of patients,
though it may not be an option for everyone. One should
consider tooth bleaching if your teeth are darkened from
age, coffee, tea or smoking. Teeth darkened with the color
of yellow, brown or orange respond better to lightening.
Other types of grey stains caused by fluorosis, smoking
or tetracycline are lightened, but results are not encouraging.
If you have very sensitive teeth, periodontal disease,
or teeth with worn enamel, your dentist may discourage
bleaching. First, the dentist will determine whether you
are a candidate for tooth bleaching and what type of bleaching
system would provide the best results. Basically two types
of tooth whitening is done
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