Teeth whitening: What are the advantages and disadvantages?

1. When you look at American advertisements, beautiful people smile at you with the whitest teeth you have ever seen. Such white teeth may be a bit exaggerated, but for many people, teeth whitening is certainly interesting. Because they are yellow or have discoloration, for example. Teeth whitening, at home or at the dentist, is now a fairly accepted beauty procedure. But what exactly are the benefits of teeth whitening and are there any disadvantages or risks?

What does it cost to have your teeth whitened at home or at the dentist?

1. Whitening your teeth at home costs about EUR 30-75 per treatment. To have your teeth bleached at a dental clinic or at the dentist, you pay approximately EUR 300 to EUR 400 per treatment for your entire teeth. Getting your teeth whitened with internal or laser treatment is usually a bit more expensive and can vary between EUR 400 and EUR 800 depending on what exactly needs to be done and how many teeth have to be treated. Some treatments are fully or partially reimbursed by the health insurance company, so always check this.

2. Whitening your teeth at home costs about EUR 30-75 per treatment. To have your teeth bleached at a dental clinic or at the dentist, you pay approximately EUR 300 to EUR 400 per treatment for your entire teeth. Getting your teeth whitened with internal or laser treatment is usually a bit more expensive and can vary between EUR 400 and EUR 800 depending on what exactly needs to be done and how many teeth need to be treated. Some treatments are fully or partially reimbursed by the health insurance company, so always check this.