The oral health is a significant contributor towards the overall health of a person. The oral cavity often becomes the victim of negligence. Thus conscious effort has to be taken to keep the oral cavity in perfect shape. The teeth are the most important component of the oral cavity which is generally visible among other parts of the oral cavity. Clean teeth are major contributor towards that electrifying smile which helps in enhancing the personality. Cosmetic dentistry has tried to bring out solution for any problem related to the oral cavity. Teeth one of the major part of the oral cavity require proper attention. The teeth can be kept in a good shape by regular cleaning. However, if teeth acquire tough stains then it is very necessary to remove those stains through cosmetic dentistry. There are several treatments available under the realm of cosmetic dentistry. These treatments can be undertaken to enhance the whiteness of the teeth. This article discusses some of the methods of whitening the teeth.



Zoom Whitening

This is a laser treatment for the teeth. Here first the teeth are being treated with an optically activated solution then the teeth are subjected to laser beams. The laser beams activates the granules in the solution which penetrate the tough stains inside the teeth. This is one of the most popular treatments for whitening of the teeth.

Bleaching

In this method peroxide is being used as the whitener of the teeth. This treatment is also very popular as it has produced good results in the past. This method is very easy as it can be applied anywhere.

Brite smile

This treatment is again similar to the zoom treatment where laser beam is being used as the cleanser of the teeth. Before the beginning of the laser treatment a whitening gel is being applied on the teeth. This is generally done under medical supervision. This treatment generally takes an hour.

Night guard bleaching

This is a bleaching process which is readily available and can be done at home. Generally the solution is placed in a teeth tray. The tooth tray is custom made for each user according to the measurement of the teeth. The solution in the tray is being kept overnight. The bleaching solution work overnight on the teeth and the next morning it is being taken off.

There are many more Teeth Whitening treatments which can be applied apart from the treatments suggested here.