Tooth whitening (bleaching)
can be a highly effective way of lightening
the natural colour of your teeth without
removing any of the tooth surfaces. It
cannot make a complete colour change; but
it will lighten the existing shades.
Teeth can easily become
stained, especially if you drink a lot
of tea and coffee, or you smoke. They also
become darker as we get older, a less than
white smile can be ageing.
Professional bleaching
is the most common form of tooth whitening.
Your dentist will be able to assess if
you are suitable for the treatment, and
will supervise it if you are.
There is a choice of In-practice
tooth whitening or Home Bleaching.
Patients chose in-practice
treatment when they want the convenience
of a quick effective treatment, done in
around 1 hour.
Your gums are shielded
with a protective gel; the bleach is applied
and activated with a blue light. It's that
simple.
Alternatively, we offer
a take home whitening system; this achieves
almost the same results but takes much
longer.
We take an impression
of your teeth and have custom made trays
that fit perfectly onto your teeth. We
will show you how to apply the whitening
gel so that you may carry out the treatment
at home at your convenience.
Tooth whitening can make
a noticeable difference to your smile,
helping you to feel younger and more confident.
