Tooth Whitening
Tooth discolouration is a natural part of the ageing process as the enamel of our teeth starts to discolour. However our lifestyle and diet (tea, coffee, staining foods and drink and smoking) can often contribute to the darkening and yellowed appearance. Teeth can also darken if the roots of teeth have become damaged or diseased. Tooth whitening is becoming an increasingly popular and effective way to remove the internal staining that brushing can not remove. Here at Church Street Dental Practice we use an award wining provider of dental products, WhiteWash Laboratories, for all our whitening products.
Our top tips for whitening your teeth:
1. Whitening is Safe
If carried out by a trained dental professional, whitening is perfectly safe.
Based on their knowledge of your oral health your dentist will discuss with you the options available, decide if tooth whitening is appropriate for you and develop an overall treatment plan that gives the desired result.
2. Only trained dental professionals can whiten teeth
It is illegal for anyone other than dentists or their teams to carry out teeth whitening.
Anyone else offering teeth whitening (e.g. beauticians, hairdressers, and salon staff) won't have the right training and knowledge, could permanently damage your teeth and gums and can't help you when something goes wrong. It is simple not worth the risk!
3. The preferred option
Whitening won't remove the surface of your teeth or change their shape, neither will it alter the colour of existing restorations such as filling, crowns or bridges. Your dentist will discuss this consideration with you prior to any treatment.
It's often a better option than alternatives, such as veneers, because it doesn't involve permanently altering the tooth's structure and is easy to look after.
4. Selecting the right option for you
Your dentist is trained to know what whitening products will be safe for your teeth and gums.
Products provided by non-dentists often do not have enough safety data and evidence to support their use; this can result in burned gums and/or blistered lips or even more serious consequences. Using products that are not appropriate for you will produce poor results.
5. How it works
A carefully-controlled concentration of Hydrogen Peroxide Teeth Whitening Gel is applied to your teeth using specially-made trays that fit in your mouth.
Your dentist will be able to discuss with you the level of whitening you want and give you an idea of how many treatments you may need to achieve the shade you're after.
Like hair and skin, teeth vary in colour and tend to get darker as people get older. Some are yellower or darker than others, even when they are quite healthy as such results will vary from patient to patient.
6. What to expect
You may experience some sensitivity for a short time during your treatment but this is normal and will soon fade away after completion. It is often recommended to do occasional top-up treatments to maintain your new whiter, brighter smile. The frequency depends on the individuals shade preference.
If you have any concerns after your treatment, do speak to your dentist.
7. Over the counter kits might not be safe
The products you can buy online or from high street shops often fail to declare the precise chemicals used so it's very difficult to assess their safety.
Because of this they should not be considered safe. These products won't produce the same good results you can expect by visiting your dentist.
Tooth colour can be lightened with Hydrogen Peroxide and how strong the dose needs to be will be decided by your dentist.
Whitewash Laboratories
WhiteWash Laboratories are an award winning, cutting-edge provider, of exceptional teeth whitening and oral care products.
WhiteWash Professional Hydrogen Peroxide Teeth Whitening Gel (6%) has been designed to help you conveniently achieve a whiter smile with the least possible hassle.
Using 6 % Hydrogen Peroxide Teeth Whitening Gel means that the application time is shorter so you only need to wear the trays for one to one and a half hours each day.
Our Profesional Teeth Whitening Gel also contains a number of specially selected ingredients including potassium nitrate to help reduce sensitivity, remineralising calcium and fluoride as well as naturally soothing aloe vera.
The whitening gel has a very high water content which means that it does not dehydrate your teeth during whitening. It is also extremely viscous which means that it adheres well to the tooth surface which leads to enhanced whitening results. We've also formulated the gel to be pH neutral.
As with all of our products, it is beautifully presented in an ergonomically designed syringe with a custom made applicator for accurate placement of the gel into your whitening trays.
For those seeking the most premium option, we have a luxury gift box option which includes 4 x 3ml whitening syringes, 4 x applicator tips, dental tray holder, instruction leaflet and luxury gift box.
Designed for use under the supervision of a dentist.
