For most of the population, the natural color of the teeth is within the range of light grayish to yellow shades.

Teeth naturally darken with age and their appearance can be affected by the accumulation of surface stains acquired from the use of tobacco products and the consumption of certain food or drink.

In addition, the perception of the color of teeth is severely affected by skin tone and make up. Independent of the real color of their teeth, people with darker skin or who use dark makeup will appear like they have brighter teeth.

More and more people are paying for brighter, whiter teeth. Is it safe ? 
Here are the answers to some common questions about this treatment modality:

What is tooth whitening ?

Tooth whitening involves bleaching your teeth to make them lighter. Tooth whitening cannot make your teeth brilliant white, but it can lighten the existing color by several shades.  It done to lighten teeth shade which are stained with tobacco or with age or other food items.

Who can perform tooth whitening ?

Tooth whitening should be performed only by dentists. Tooth whitening without professional dental advice is a risk to your oral health at risk.

What happens during tooth whitening ?

There are various methods of bleaching teeth. the method that will work best for you depends on the number of teeth that need to be bleached and how badly they are discolored. Your dentist may suggest you the best on the basis of your clinical condition.

What questions should I ask the dentist before going ahead?

Do not be afraid to ask simple questions about the types of whitening treatment available and what results to expect. Ask your dentist what they consider to be the risks in your particular case, for example possibility of sensitivity of the teeth.

Is tooth whitening permanent ?

Tooth whitening is not permanent. It can last from a few months to up to three years, but varies from person to person. Generally, whitening effect will not last as long if you smoke or drink red wine, tea or coffee, all of which can stain your teeth.

Will tooth whitening work on false teeth ?

No, tooth whitening will not work on dentures, crowns, fillings or veeners.