Teeth bleaching or whitening in a dental clinic provides you the quickest way to whiten teeth. Teeth discoloration can be causes by several factors such as smoking, foods with tannins, coffee, tea and some other foods. Usually, as we age, our teeth often become darker, yellow, or stained. There are many home based teeth whitening products are available in the market such as whitening toothpastes, over-the-counter gels, rinses, strips and trays.

Teeth whitening procedures are usually performed in a dental clinic. Your dentist will put a rubber shield or a gel on your gums for protection and then apply the whitening product to your teeth, using a tray which is especially made to fit into your mouth like a mouth guard. After that a special light or laser is pitched on the teeth to activate the chemical.

Teeth whitening are not a permanent solution. The lasting time may vary from one individual to another. People who smoke or eat foods and beverages that cause staining may see the whiteness start to fade in a few months.

An in office teeth whitening cost can be vary from $300 to $1,000