tooth whitening

Dental color correction

Tooth whitening is any process that lightens the color of teeth, whether through bleaching agents, abrasive treatments, or cosmetic procedures.

Professional whitening happens at a dental office; over-the-counter options include strips, gels, and toothpastes.

She got tooth whitening before her wedding.

Also called teeth whitening.

Opposites
aesthetic direction

tooth whiteningtooth decay

Progressive dental deterioration

dental caries · enamel erosion · plaque buildup

dental procedure type

tooth whiteningfilling

Material placed within

dental filling · root canal · tooth extraction · cavity treatment · dental surgery

cosmetic direction

tooth whiteningyellowing

Becoming pale gold-brown

Family

white, tooth, whiten, whitening

Familiarity
Top 200,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G