Cosmetic dentistry is a fast developing part of dental medicine. Nowadays you will find may effective dental cosmetic procedures. Specialists of cosmetic dentistry offer tooth reshaping, dental bonding, teeth whitening, and other numerous restorative benefits.

Cosmetic dentistry includes a wide range of procedures such as Dental Fillings, Teeth Whitening, Dental Bonding, Dental Veneers, Dental Contouring and Reshaping, Gum Lift, Dental Implants, Dental Bridges, Dental Crowns and Dentures.

The process of removing various shades, unnatural pigmentation and stains from your teeth by bleaching is called Teeth whitening. It is one of the most effective and simplest procedures.

The three options available for teeth whitening are:

1. Whitening Toothpastes: Whitening toothpastes, also called dentifrices, help in removing surface stains. They contain mild abrasives. Some of the toothpastes have gentle chemical or polishing agents for additional effectiveness. They do not contain bleaching agents such as hydrogen peroxide or carbamide peroxide which are rather more effective. Whitening toothpastes can whiten the teeth by one shade, while on the other hand whitening conducted by the dentist can whiten the teeth by 3 to 8 shades.

2. Bleaching at home: There are four ways to whiten your teeth at home.

1 Over-the-counter whitening strips

2Over-the-counter whitening gels

3Over-the-counter tray-based bleaching systems

4Dentist supervised tray-based whitening system

3. Power bleaching, also called Chair-side Bleaching or In-Office Bleaching.

The best teeth whitening method whitens your teeth as well as makes them healthier than earlier.

Risks involved with the over-the-counter products include:

1There are many kinds of over-the-counter teeth whiteners.

2They are expensive.

3Their results are not guaranteed and not reliable at all.

4They may prove to be harmful and cause permanent injury to your teeth and gums.

5They are untidy.

6They may take longer time than expected.

7The chemical in them do not suit every one and thus have side effects.

8Most of users are not satisfied with the results.

9Some people try the tray based bleaching systems, which is usually discontinued before the period of treatment just because it causes discomfort at sleeping.

Final option:

The best option for teeth whitening is consulting and taking the services of a trained cosmetic dentist. Cosmetic dentistry is the last resort when teeth are badly stained and all other efforts to whiten the teeth have proved futile or short lasting. Cosmetic dentistry provides the only permanent teeth whitening solution. Getting the teeth whitened by a Cosmetic dentist can be expensive but long lasting, with better results and above all with a professional expertise.