There are many questions that usually go unanswered when it comes to cosmetic dentistry procedures but more importantly teeth whitening, they were going to address the top five questions that people have in regards to teeth whitening procedures, treatment and payment options.

-- Do you whitening procedures damage tooth Enamel?

Studies based on products that use 10% carbamide peroxide showed little to no effect on the hardness and integrity of a tooth's Enamel so it can be safely assumed that using these teeth whitening products will not affect or compromise your oral health.

-- Do teeth whitening products damage a tooth's nerve?

According to recent studies after a 4.5 and seven year follow-up on people who had teeth whitening procedures performed, none of them needed a root canal as a direct consequence of teeth whitening.  There is no intrinsic evidence that may indicate that teeth whitening may cause partial or permanent damage to a tooth's nerve.

-- Do teeth whitening affect dental restorations?

The relationship between dental restorations and teeth whitening is very peculiar, studies based on products that use 10% carbamide peroxide showed that patients who used to teeth whitening products suffered no negative effects were dental restoration decay due to teeth whitening.  It is important to keep in mind that dental restorations such as Veneers, fillings, bridges, bonding and such do not lighten after its whitening procedure so the shade achieved may call for those restorative items to be replaced in order to match the new aspect; this is also the main reason why it is highly encouraged for individuals to have a teeth whitening procedure performed prior to a dental restoration.

-- How long do the whitening effects last?

There is no accurate answer for this question, the effects of teeth whitening may very well last for over a year in people who avoid foods that may stain their teeth, if you sample of those are: carbonated drinks (sodas), coffee, tea, and many others.  Quitting bad habits such as smoking can also help people keep the shade of white that has been achieved after he tooth whitening procedure, those who do otherwise may notice that the results achieved will start to fade away as quickly as a month after the tooth whitening has been performed.

-- Do dental insurance companies cover the costs of teeth whitening?

Since teeth whitening is considered a cosmetic procedure is often not covered by dental insurance policies.  However, there are several options in order to finance a professional teeth whitening intervention, make sure to talk to your dentist regarding the financing options available to you.