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Cosmetic

Whitening

Tooth whitening is a cosmetic procedure that uses peroxide-based bleaching agents to lighten the colour of natural teeth, available as in-office, take-home, or over-the-counter treatments.

Professional in-office systems such as Philips Zoom and KoR deliver the most predictable results. At-home options include strips and trays — see our pick of the best OTC whitening strips and our dentist-approved whitening guide. After treatment, follow our advice on what to eat afterwards.

Also known as

  • Tooth bleaching
  • Bleaching

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