Five things you should know about having your teeth whitened at Alexandra Dental Care

 

 

Here at Alexandra Dental Care we offer patients trusted tooth whitening treatments like Boutique whitening and Enlighten. You may have heard of some of these before and we would be happy to explain how they work in detail at your next appointment 01283 216347.

Here are five things we would like you to know:

 

1. How does tooth whitening work?

Tooth whitening works using methods to remove stains from the teeth that are caused by the ageing process, certain foods and drinks, and habits like smoking. The process will lighten the colour of the teeth without damaging them. Whitening treatments use either carbamide peroxide or hydrogen peroxide, which gets broken down once it is activated and causes oxygen to get into the enamel of the teeth and create the whitening effect.

2. It’s really simple

At Alexandra Dental Care we offer two types of Tooth whitening: Boutique whitening is done in the comfort of your home. It will require you to have special trays accustomed to you; these are a bit like gum shields but are much thinner and more comfortable to wear. You will then be given a routine to follow at home that will require placing a small amount of gel into the tray before wearing it for a specified length of time. The other option is Enlighten whitening, which uses an initial home whitening stage as described previously followed by a chair side session. This involves our dental professional applying a stronger whitening solution which will give the colour of your teeth a real boost to guarantee the whitest shade possible.

 

3. It’s quick

If you are advised to use the Boutique home whitening method, this will take between 2-4 weeks weeks and will all depend on how discoloured your teeth are to start with and what result you’d like to achieve. The lighter you want go, the longer it will take. Enlighten whitening will usually takes between takes 2-3 weeks starting with a 2 week home kit followed by a visit to the Practice to complete the final stage for a dazzling white smile.

 

4. It’s safe

As long as the treatment is delivered by a dental professional, tooth whitening is completely safe. We will assess the health of your teeth and gums beforehand and will only allow the treatment to be carried out if there are no other conditions that require attention first. Tooth whitening products, such as Boutique whitening and Enlighten are highly regulated and can only contain very specific and safe amounts of the active ingredient.

 

5. Damaged teeth

Tooth whitening will give you a more natural and healthy smile than the so-called Hollywood Smile we see many of our favourite celebrities sporting. In some cases you may have one or two teeth that cannot benefit from the procedure because they are false or damaged. In these instances veneers or composites can be used in conjunction with tooth whitening. Similarly, if you have silver fillings it would be worth speaking to us about swapping them for white ones instead.

 

All of our Dentists have trained and qualified to deliver teeth whitening treatment to a safe and high standard at Alexandra Dental Care.

If you have any questions about having your teeth whitened, be sure to book an appointment with us today to discuss your options and payment plans. Drop into the practice at 54 Alexandra Road, Swadlincote, Derbyshire, DE11 9AZ or call us on 01283 216347.

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