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In order to whiten teeth, the dentist evaluates the patient's teeth to see if he or she is a good candidate for the process. Those who have badly damaged teeth, several crowns, extensive white fillings, or porcelain veneers, may not be candidates for the procedure. Ideal candidates for teeth-whitening are those who are in good dental health and have had their teeth professionally cleaned in the last year.
In some instances, the dentist places a 15% hydrogen peroxide gel on the patient's teeth and then uses special U-shaped light (gas Plasma) to shine on the teeth for three 20 minutes sessions. The patient can rest or watch TV during the process. Within one hour, the process can reportedly whiten teeth five shades and initial research has not shown that it causes any damage.
For many people getting white teeth is truly a high priority. Consumers spend more than one billion dollars every year for tooth whitening products and services.
Another system to whiten teeth is to make molds of the teeth and then make thin comfortable trays. A 15% or 20% carbamine peroxide gel is given to the patient to be placed in the trays and then to be worn for two hours a day or while they sleep. Within two weeks, the teeth usually achieve 12 to 15 shades lighter. Every year or two, if the teeth need to be re-whitened the patient may do so.