Cheer Yourself Up With A Whiter Smile!

As colder and duller days approach, why not bring a bit of brightness back into your life?

Let’s face it, 2020 has been a tough year for many of us, and the signs are not looking great at the moment with Covid-19 figures rising. Add to that, the political turmoil that constantly dominates the news and it’s no wonder that some of us are struggling to lift our spirits at the moment. The fact is that the next 6 months or so are likely to be hard work for many of us and anything that we can do to bring a little brightness into our lives is well worth exploring.

Although our Swadlincote dental team would love to be able to wave a magic wand and make things return to ‘normal, unfortunately we can’t. We can, however, provide a range of cosmetic dental treatments that offer patients of Alexandra Dental Care the opportunity to have a whiter, brighter smile.

Teeth whitening

There are many cosmetic dental procedures that can help you to have a great looking smile. Which one you need will, of course, depend on your own situation. By far the most popular one though is the teeth whitening procedure. The market for this is large and growing as can be seen by the number of tooth whitening products currently being advertised on TV. As we have mentioned before; due to legal restrictions, these are only allowed to include a small quantity of the active ingredient that whitens your teeth and anyone using them should not expect to see very significant results.

By far the best way to make successful improvements to your discoloured teeth is to allow a cosmetic dentist to whiten them professionally for you.

A healthy smile

Whilst a teeth whitening procedure is a straightforward one, it is essential that your teeth and gums are healthy before we start. There is little point in having a white smile if parts of the teeth are decaying or if gum disease is present. At Alexandra Dental Care we firmly believe that our Burton, Ashby and Swadlincote patients deserve to have a healthy smile and we will always examine your mouth and provide any necessary treatment before we start to whiten your teeth.

Non invasive

The good news for anyone who finds visiting the dentist a daunting experience is that this treatment is entirely non invasive. There are no needles involved either and the improvement in the colour of your teeth is achieved by a chemical reaction that, in effect, bleaches the teeth. It should be noted that this applies not only to the exterior enamel surface of the teeth but also to the darker coloured dentin material beneath the enamel. As we know, this gets darker the older we get, and no amount of brushing will ever improve this. Only by reaching beneath the enamel with this procedure can your teeth be truly white again.

Side effects

Naturally, some patients are concerned about any possible side effects, especially for those who are looking to have ongoing whitening treatments to achieve a consistent level of whiteness. The good news is that there are virtually no side effects to this particular procedure, although a small number of patients may experience some additional temporary sensitivity of the teeth immediately following the treatment. This is unlikely to last for more than a few days and should be relatively mild.

The benefits

The most obvious and visible benefit of this cosmetic treatment is the greatly improved smile it results in. Patients may find that their new, more attractive, smile brings them a new sense of confidence, with all the ‘knock on’ benefits that can have.  In the current climate, when so much seems depressing, just having a more attractive smile to look at in the mirror can also provide a boost for our general well being.

Despite the fact that this is one of the most affordable and immediately effective cosmetic dental treatments, costing from just £250, you can still spread the cost over a period of time thanks to our popular finance plans. This is a great way to make it easier on your pocket in these financially tricky times.

As always, we are always happy to discuss this treatment with you, or any other dental issue that you have, cosmetic or otherwise. We offer personalised advice so that you receive the most appropriate treatment for your particular requirement.

Whether you are in discomfort with a problematic tooth, require a check up, or just want a brighter, whiter and more attractive smile, Alexandra Dental Care can be contacted by calling us on 01283 216347 or using the online form on our ‘contact’ page.

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