Dental whitening

Tooth whitening can be performed in several ways, the most common being with products containing hydrogen peroxide or carbamide peroxide. These whitening agents penetrate tooth enamel and break down the molecules responsible for staining, revealing a brighter shade.

For external bleaching, either a special bleaching tray is manufactured and worn independently by the patient at home, following precise instructions ("home bleaching"), or external bleaching is carried out at the dental surgery ("in-office bleaching").

In the case of "at-home whitening", an individual mouth tray is made after taking a digital impression of the jaws. The patient then wears it independently at home - after filling it with whitening agent - following precise instructions.

In addition to the procedures mentioned, many "do-it-yourself" tooth whitening products are now available in pharmacies and drugstores, but their efficacy is inferior to that of dental bleaching procedures. Nor should we underestimate their damaging potential without dental advice.