Cosmetic dentistry is advancing rapidly as patients seek brighter, more natural smiles without compromising the health of ...

The dentist can perform the bleaching procedure in the office or provide kits to use at home. You also can buy whitening strips over the counter. All such products work through hydrogen peroxide.

They can also run you more than $1,000. “Whitening is a strictly cosmetic procedure, so it’s almost never covered by insurance,” Messina says.

Whitening in general is a legitimate procedure, albeit cosmetic and of no significance to oral health. Most whitening agents work. The only difference is speed.

I received a coupon this morning for up to 80% off dental services including whitening procedures starting at $149/worth $650 or a dental check up for $49, four x rays and teeth cleaning ($242 value).

Reversal of teeth whitening can be an unpleasant experience as it is a time consuming and expensive procedure. Thus, it is advisable to adopt healthy habits to preserve the effects of the procedure.