Dreaming Of A Brighter Smile? Teeth Whitening Could Be The Answer!

Turning dreams into reality at Alexandra Dental Care near Burton.

How many times have you looked in the mirror and thought “I wish my teeth could be whiter”? At one time, once teeth became discoloured, that was more or less the way they would stay for the rest of your life. With modern cosmetic dentistry though, this is no longer the case.

With a great deal of advertising being directed at teeth whitening toothpastes, many people’s hopes are being raised that, through brushing with this, they can have whiter teeth. Unfortunately, for most people, this is not the case, or not to any significant degree anyway, and we are seeing more and more patients from Burton and Ashby who have been disappointed with the toothpaste route and have come to us for expert advice.

Minimal impact

We have to explain to patients that these toothpastes can only have a minor whitening effect as the quantity of the active ingredient allowed by law is very small. It may be useful to use these pastes if your teeth are naturally very white or you have just received a teeth whitening procedure (more of that in a minute). This may help to prolong the whiteness, but any effects on already stained or discoloured teeth are likely to be relatively insignificant.

Effective teeth whitening

The only sure and effective way of having whiter teeth is to have a professional whitening procedure performed by a qualified professional. At Alexandra Dental Care, we offer a fast acting in house teeth whitening procedure that is both affordable and pain free. It is done by applying a whitening paste to your teeth and activating it with a special light. Within one hour, your stained or discoloured teeth will have whitened by up to eight shades; a difference that we are sure you will be delighted with.

The effects of this procedure do last for some time, but you can also help to avoid external staining of the teeth by not smoking and reducing your intake of other staining foods and drinks. Unfortunately the internal part of your tooth will darken again naturally over time but the good news is that the whitening procedure can be repeated as many times as you wish with no ill effects to your teeth and gums.

A few patients may experience heightened sensitivity of the teeth and gums for a short period of time following the procedure. This is not a cause for concern though and sensitivity should return to normal within a few days. You may wish to avoid very hot or cold food and drink for a few days should this happen to you.

If you are looking for a cosmetic dentist in Burton or Ashby to whiten your teeth, simply pick up the phone and call Alexandra Dental Care on 01283 216347. We look forward to helping you to a whiter and brighter smile!

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