Teeth Whitening, a common procedure in general dentistry especially in cosmetic dentistry helps to get rid of discolored or yellow teeth. In this process tooth stains immediately within half an hour and gives bright smile to face. It also known as Dental Bleaching can be used as home tooth whitening, which is wearing customized thin flexible trays one for lower teeth and one for upper teeth gives shiny whiteness. With the growth of age mineral structure of teeth also changes and hence teeth get yellowish. Bacterial pigments, food stuffs and tobacco are the major factors which gives stain to teeth. Certain antibiotic medicines like tetracycline also reduce the teeth stains and brilliance of enamel as well. It is very pragmatic that it can affect social life as well as professional life. To maintain these things Teeth Whitening is needed.
