Teeth Whitening

Teeth whitening is the process of removing internal and external stains in the enamel of teeth to lighten the shade, giving a whiter, brighter smile. Teeth whitening is a very effective, simple treatment, that in most cases, can dramatically improve your smile.

Teeth whitening is perfectly safe providing you have it carried out by a dental professional using a peroxide based gel. Peroxide based gels that are used to whiten teeth have been extensively researched for over thirty years and have shown to have no damaging effects to the teeth. Please remember that it is illegal for non-dental professionals such as beauty therapists and hair dressers to provide teeth whitening. You also cannot be sure if these people will use a peroxide based gel. Other types of gels that have been reported to have been used are not as safe as peroxide gels.

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There are two techniques that we use at the clinic for whitening teeth:

Home whitening
In-Office power whitening

Home whitening

This is the preferred technique for most teeth whitening cases. It involves the fabrication of some custom-fit whitening trays. These are made of a very thin plastic that fits over your teeth. A carbemide peroxide based gel is placed in the trays and the trays are worn over night. Alternatively, a hydrogen peroxide gel can be used for 30-45 mins daily. This gently and gradually whitens the teeth over a period of about two weeks.

In-office power whitening

This treatment is more suited to those who do not have time on their side and require their teeth whitened within two weeks. The process involves the application of a stronger peroxide based gel, whilst you are in the dental chair. A barrier is applied to the gums to protect them, and the teeth are whitened over a period of about an hour and a half. Since a change in the law in October 2012, in surgery whitening is not as effective as we are limited in the strength of gels we can use. It can still be effective if combined with a home whitening kit.

Our prices for teeth whitening start at £275. Contact us here to arrange a consultation.