Teeth whitening is a procedure where by certain bleaching agents are applied to the teeth in order to remove external and internal stains thus changing the teeth to several shades lighter. In fact, many dentists consider this whitening process the safest cosmetic dental procedure available today.

Only to the extent that some people may experience temporary increased tooth sensitivity to cold during the treatment. These symptoms disappear within a day or two after the interruption or completion of the treatment. However the results also depend upon the life style, eating habits like consumption of tea, coffee, aerated drinks, smocking, tobacco consumption etc.

You will see results after the first application and maximum after around 5-7 nights for home bleaching in case of home bleach. While result can be obtained in 1 hour with in-office bleaching.

Prevention is better than cure. So as to prevent decay one has to regularly brush teeth twice daily apart from flossing and using mouthwash. Decay in teeth can also be prevented by treating them by PIT AND FISSURE SEALANTS. They are used to seal the deep pits and fissures seen on posterior teeth which are highly prone to decay. These fissures are treated by sealing with resin compounds . A sealant forms a barrier that protects pits and fissures against bacteria and fermentable foods like sugars and starches, and thereby helps to prevent decay from starting deep within these fissures. The application of a sealant is easy and painless. No drilling is required during the procedure. The tooth is properly cleaned, treated, dried, and the sealant applied. The sealant is then hardened and it forms a protective coating over the tooth. Decay in teeth can also be prevented by application of Flouride on teeth which forms a barrier. Topical fluoride application is specially done in children wherein teeth are highly prone to decay.