Introduction

Introduction

In the blossoming world of cosmetic dentistry, teeth whitening is a supreme. It is universally valued by men and women alike, whitening (or bleaching) treatments are available to satisfy every budget, time frame and temperament.
Whether in the form of one-hour bleaching sessions at your dentist’s office, or home-use bleaching kits purchased at your local drugstore, teeth whitening solutions abound.

Yet only 15 percent of the population has tried the cosmetic procedure, and misinformation on the subject is rife.

Teeth whitening is very big business. Nearly 3 billion dollars was spent on teeth whitening treatments and 1/3 of that was spent for at home products. But there can be some problems with the at home do-it-yourself treatments.

Bleaching gel trays can cause extreme sensitivity and in some cases has caused serious pain in the teeth and gums after its use. Another teeth whitening system that uses a device with a laser light with instructions to repeatedly use over a period of 3 hours will cause blistering and burning of the inside of your lips and gums. Use Caution when you use these products. Read the box inserts carefully !