Even if you brush and floss your teeth thoroughly every day, you may notice your smile beginning to lose its sparkle over time. Proper oral hygiene can go a long way in preventing stains, but things like ageing, medications, coffee, tea and even some of your favourite foods can all contribute to tooth discolouration or yellowing.
If you've considered whitening your teeth, you may already know that the professional teeth whitening cost can be high — much more expensive than at-home alternatives. But in-office teeth whitening (sometimes called chairside bleaching) is one of the safest and most effective whitening methods there is. Here's how to decide whether your condition is worth the cost.
What Makes Professional Whitening Different?
Many forms of teeth whitening, including over-the-counter (OTC) products, prescription gels and professionally applied treatments at your dentist's office, contain carbamide peroxide or hydrogen peroxide as bleaching materials, according to the Singapore Dental Association (SDA). But the composition of chairside bleaching is what often separates it from the rest, making professional teeth whitening cost a bit higher as a result.
