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Professional teeth whitening uses a peroxide gel to lighten natural tooth structure after the dentist checks for decay, gum disease.

The short answer

Professional teeth whitening uses a peroxide gel to lighten natural tooth structure after the dentist checks for decay, gum disease, and causes of discolouration.

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What is the direct answer?

What does this question mean?

Hydrogen peroxide or carbamide peroxide breaks down stain molecules within enamel and dentine. A dental examination distinguishes surface stains from internal colour changes, decay, enamel defects, medication-related changes, and restorations, which do not all respond to whitening.

What can you do next?

A dentist can clean surface deposits, protect the gums, select an in-office or take-home tray method, and adjust the gel exposure to your teeth. Reduce staining drinks around treatment, follow the prescribed wear time, and use sensitivity toothpaste if advised.

When should you seek dental care?

Have an examination before whitening if you have tooth pain, cavities, cracked teeth, gum recession, ulcers, or leaking fillings. Stop and contact the provider if marked sensitivity, gum irritation, or uneven colour develops.

What should you ask the dentist?

Ask which stains will respond, whether fillings or crowns will change colour, what peroxide system is being used, and how sensitivity or gum contact will be managed.

Frequently asked questions

Does whitening clean tartar?

No. Tartar requires professional scaling; whitening changes the colour of suitable natural tooth structure.

Why can teeth feel sensitive?

Peroxide can temporarily affect fluid movement through dentine, stimulating the tooth nerve.