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Teeth whitening is a remarkably popular cosmetic dentistry option. Many products exist on the market that can help whitening teeth, but the most effective option is to get professional, in-office teeth whitening through a dentist. Why is teeth whitening so popular? It's because so many things out there can discolor a person's teeth. Soft drinks, coffee, tea, smoking, certain medications, and even the natural aging process can cause teeth to look discolored and odd. In-office teeth whitening can provide you with the beautiful, bright smile you deserve, one that can help make a winning first impression and help you feel more confident in social situations. As mentioned above, there are at-home teeth whitening options, such as toothpastes, mouthwashes, and chewing gums. These can help whiten teeth, but have limited effectiveness. More sophisticated at-home teeth whitening systems involve trays and gels, and while those are more effective than gum, they still don’t match up to the effectiveness of teeth whitening treatment performed by a good dentist. Teeth whitening is painless. The entire procedure can be completed in a single office visit and in a relatively short amount of time. Repeat treatments can be performed at subsequent office visits to help whiten the smile and maintain or enhance the effects of the initial teeth whitening treatment. While visiting the cosmetic dentist, it may even be worthwhile to consider additional dental treatments to achieve a comprehensive improvement of a person's overall dental health. To learn more about teeth whitening and other dental procedures such as dental implants and a full smile makeover, come to our cosmetic dentistry office near Scranton and Wilkes-Barre.