Cosmetic dentistry has come to mean different things to different people. A big reason for this is because there are so many procedures performed in and out of the dentist’s office that have been put into this category.
Of course, all cosmetic dentistry procedures must be carefully planned with expected outcomes clearly discussed but it can be a procedure as relatively simple as reshaping a few teeth.
The past few years, one of the most requested “cosmetic dentistry” procedures is tooth whitening. It’s literally taken America by storm. Tooth whitening can be approached in a number of different ways. It simply depends on your budget and what type of results you desire.
The most cost effective method is purchasing over-the-counter products, which will normally produce “acceptable” results to systems using trays made from impressions of your teeth. The trays are created in a dentist’s office and are used with one of several whitening (bleaching) agents. For those who want a one-shot approach, there are also a few different in-office systems that usually employ a very bright light to enhance the speed and efficacy after...