If you’ve been wondering whether you should pay someone to whiten your teeth for you, the answer is “it depends.” You absolutely cannot have a bright smile without some form of professional teeth whitening performed by a qualified cosmetic dentist. Professional whiteners vary greatly in price. The cost of a professional teeth whitening treatment can range from several hundred dollars to tens of thousands of dollars. There are some things that you should consider before spending a great deal of money on whiter teeth, however.
One important thing to consider before you shell out any hard-earned cash is whether or not your dentist offers free teeth bleaching service. Most dentists do. In fact, if your dentist has done an extensive amount of research and planning, he or she may even be able to offer a free teeth whitening process just for you! Free whitening can be offered in several different styles, such as: The “cheek” process, in which your dentist uses a special bleaching gel on the inside of your mouth; the “behind the gum” process, in which your dentist cleans behind the gum line and bleaches the enamel there; and a “full service” which, in addition to bleaching, may also include whitening the teeth and gums, revising and reshaping the teeth, and cleaning and filing your teeth.
If you have tetracycline-impacted teeth whitening treatment history and/or a history of severe discoloration from prior treatment, you should seriously consider waiting until after you have had your teeth whitened because it can take up to 6 months for tetracycline to clear away once your teeth have healed from their discoloring impact. It also takes time to recover from a teeth whitening appointment since discolored areas need longer treatment intervals before they are restored to a healthy luster. Your dentist will explain these factors to you during your teeth whitening appointment.
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