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A teeth whitening chart or guide is a useful tool found in every general dental office. The purpose of it is to determine the particular tooth shade of a patient before any dental work is to begin. It is especially important for a patient that is receiving permanent dental work such as veneers or crowns.

The initial tooth shade must be determined by the teeth whitening chart first so that the dental lab can then match the restoration or cosmetic dental work with the correct shade. It is for this reason that many patients decide to have a professional teeth whitening procedure done before any major restorative work is performed because restorations and cosmetic work is permanent and cannot be lightened beyond the initial shade of the work.

The shades on a teeth whitening chart vary in color and brightness. The shade that most people want to achieve is a B1 or M1 (depending on the manufacturer of the teeth whitening chart) which is arguably the highest shade one can achieve with professional teeth whitening procedures.

However, many dentists will not recommend this high of a shade of it doesn’t match the overall shade of the patient’s mouth. This is to prevent the smile from looking unnatural or fake. The best cosmetic dentists want your smile to appear white but very natural as if no dental work has been performed at all. Many say that if the teeth are too white, they can have a slightly bluish tint when viewed from a distance.

To determine your initial tooth shade at home, you can use a simple teeth whitening chart or a progression guide. Many teeth whitening trays and gel kits come with basic charts so your progression may be monitored.

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