How does bleaching teeth work and is it safe?
Our patients are often concerned that their teeth are not as white as they would like. Bleaching under the supervision of a dentist is a safe way to improve on this. If the enamel (outer portion of the tooth) is stained, a good cleaning can leave the teeth looking whiter. In most cases the inner tooth (dentin) is dark in color and the more transparent enamel lets this show through. When we “bleach” the teeth, we use a carbamide peroxide to break up the stain particles within the dentin. Bleach trays are custom made for each individual to improve the whitening process and help minimize excess material on the gums.
