Yellow teeth are always related to dullness and disease. But certain patients have yellow teeth naturally. Yellow teeth reduce the self-confidence to smile and they become very cautious. Certain stains cannot be removed by professional cleaning. In such patients, Teeth Whitening comes handy. This procedure involves using certain materials and techniques to lighten the shade of the teeth. The teeth whitening agents are available as over-the-counter medicines as well as professionally applied. The professionally applied teeth whitening as performed by the dentist gives better results than over-the-counter at-home applied agents. This is because the dentist uses multiple techniques along with the material to bring about the best efficacy of the material.
The points to keep in mind before trying teeth whitening are:
- It is not a permanent solution and you might require a whitening procedure after its shade becomes darker again.
- It might cause sensitivity for others based on the health of the teeth. Teeth whitening is not advisable for people with thin teeth.
If you are using at-home products, then it is better to get an opinion from the dentist before using them. The dentist will be the best person to advise you on the right type based on your shade of the teeth and the health of your teeth and gums.
