Whiter Smiles Through the Centuries: A Brief History of Teeth Whitening

If you’ve ever worried about the whiteness of your teeth, you are not alone. Ever since people figured out how to recognize their own reflections, they have fretted over stains in their teeth and sought ways to achieve a whiter smile. While your dentist can provide you with safe and effective teeth whitening treatments today, some other whitening methods are best left in previous centuries. Here’s a brief overview of the history of teeth whitening to help you better appreciate how pleasant modern dentistry is.