Tooth whitening is most often done by tooth bleaching. Tooth whitening is a common procedure in dentistry, and is prevalent in cosmetic dentistry.

One of the factors in a nice smile is white teeth and so many people try to whiten their teeth in order to gain ‘perfect’ teeth. In tooth whitening, oxidising agents such as hydrogen peroxide or carbamide peroxide are used to achieve the tooth whitening effect.

There are two main methods when it comes to tooth whitening. The first involved applying a high concentration of the oxidising agent onto the teeth for a short period of time. This is a quick procedure, but sometimes risks chemical burns to the soft tissues of the gums. The second tooth whitening method is to use a mouthguard to hold a low concentration of the oxidising agent against the teeth for a long period of time. This is a slower process than the first whitening process, however there is less risk of damage to the soft tissues.

There are risks associated with tooth whitening methods. Some of these risks include:
- damage to the gums
- sensitive teeth
- overbleaching
- the teeth actually darkening in colour

Some toothpastes also have tooth whitening effects. Tooth whitening toothpastes help to remove surface stains by using a mild abrasive in the toothpaste itself. Tooth whitening toothpastes do not contain any form of bleach therefore cannot change the colour of the teeth themselves - they can only clean surface stains off.

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