Teeth whitening is a popular cosmetic dentistry service for many reasons - most, if not all, people want whiter teeth that they can proudly show off in a smile or a grin.

1. How Does Teeth Whitening Work and How
Much Does Teeth Whitening Cost?

2. Teeth whitening is a popular cosmetic dentistry
service for many reasons - most, if not all, people want
whiter teeth that they can proudly show off in a smile or
a grin. But before undergoing the process, it pays to
know its basics - what to expect, what happens, and
what the results are, among others.

3. Plus, information about the teeth whitening cost is a
must since the procedure is usually not covered by
dental insurance providers in Australia.
Teeth whitening procedures work in a similar
manner albeit there are differences between the two
main types, namely, in-office (performed by dentist)
and in-home (performed by the consumer) procedures.

4. Both require a bleaching agent
usually hydrogen peroxide with
various strengths to whiten the
teeth's enamel without destroying
it. As such, teeth whitening cost as
well as safety, efficacy, and duration
of efficacy will vary between the
two methods.

5. In-Office Treatments
Dentist-supervised teeth whitening is considered the
best option because of its high degree of safety and
efficacy. Your cosmetic dentist will use products
approved for use by the government as well as the
private sector governing agencies like the Australian
Dental Association; these products include the
protective rubber or gel shield, the bleaching solution,
and the device (e.g., laser) used in the teeth whitening
process.

6. You can also enjoy better results
from in-office teeth whitening
sessions. Your dentist can whiten
teeth anywhere from 1 to 14
degrees in one or several sessions
depending on the original
condition of your teeth.

7. In-office teeth whitening sessions involve the
controlled use of a strong bleaching agent like
hydrogen peroxide and/or carbamide peroxide gels
usually 15% to 35%. You will receive a tailored teeth
whitening solution according to the physical condition
of your teeth; the solution is applied directly to your
teeth while your gums are protected by a rubber shield
applied beforehand.

8. In most cases, a high-intensity light like laser is shone
on your solution-covered teeth for better results. After
the appropriate exposure time, the shield and solution
are removed from your mouth and you will be asked to
thoroughly rinse it and voila! Your first teeth whitening
session is finished in 40-60 minutes.

9. Obviously, the teeth whitening
cost for a single in-office session
will be higher than several in-
home procedures. The actual bill
will be different but the average
cost is $300 for the basic package
but it can rise to as much as
$1,000 for more elaborate work.

10. Over-The Counter
Over-the-counter teeth whitening products are aplenty
- toothpastes, gels, strips, trays, and rinses. With regular
and proper use, you can enjoy whiter teeth after several
sessions but keep your expectations in check. Keep in
mind that the bleaching agent use in over-the-counter
teeth whitening products are weaker in strength in
comparison with professional products, thus, the
modest results.

11. Like in-office teeth whitening products, nonetheless, in-
home teeth whitening products work on the same
principle - bleaching the tooth enamel to remove its
surface discolorations (i.e., yellowish stains). Since the
solutions have weaker strengths, protective shields are
usually not used in in-home treatments.
For a long term teeth whitening approach, it is best to
consult your local dentist before trying off-the-counter
products.

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