Procedures
Teeth whitening
Also called bleaching, tooth bleaching
A treatment that lightens the color of teeth using peroxide-based products, in office or at home.
Teeth whitening lightens teeth that have stained from food, drinks, tobacco, age or some medications. Dentists offer in-office treatment or custom trays with take-home gel. It does not work equally on every stain, and it can cause temporary sensitivity. It will not change the color of crowns or fillings. The dentist should check the teeth first. Insurance does not usually pay for whitening.
Example at the front desk
The whitening trays are ready, and I reviewed the sensitivity tips with her at checkout.