Teeth Whitening In Swadlincote.

Christmas is a time when we all want to look our best. We catch up with friends that we don’t see very often and attend family gathering, not forgetting that all important works Christmas Party!

In our modern world it is not just about the sparkly dress and novelty tie anymore, one of the biggest things we are judged on is our smile!

When you are getting dressed this party season spare a thought for your smile. Is it as bright and white as you would like? Bright coloured lipsticks, especially red can make teeth look especially yellow.

 Don’t be fooled by the DIY home whitening kits that are on sale, and at this time of year promoted as a ‘cheap quick fixes’.

 There are so many products to choose from, with supermarket and chemists shelves literally groaning with whitening products and toothpastes.

The British Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (BACD) has issued a warning claiming that many DIY whiteners fail to give a good result or can even cause permanent damage to your teeth.

 One of the big concerns is that DIY kits do not make custom made trays to fit your teeth as we do here at Alexandra Dental Care.  The gel is not held to the teeth by close fitting trays so areas could be missed and the whitening gels can leak out onto the gums and into the mouth.

 Here we take an impression which is then sent to our dental laboratory, they make up custom made trays especially for your mouth. The tray has a small ‘well’ on the front of each tooth were the gels sits. As the tray is close fitting no gel can escape and it is held in precisely the correct place on the tooth meaning maximum results.

 Some DIY products do not contain any bleaching agents at all yet claim to make your teeth ‘whiter’ they instead contain pumice. Pumice stone is extremely abrasive, teeth should not be cleaned with such a harsh product, it could potentially cause significant damage to enamel or cause recession in the gums.  They types of product only remove stains (rather harshly!) but do not bleach the colour of teeth.

 Here we use a gel that contains a product that will change the colour of your actual tooth and whiten them, not just removing the stains.

 Teeth Whitening at shopping centre kiosks are growing in numbers, these kiosks are generally franchise owned, so they are not administered by dental professionals. They are not dentists, rather workers “dressed up” in medical garments to give people a false sense they are being treated by a dental professional. This kind of treatment is not only dangerous but barely legal. The catch that makes the process legal is that operators do not place the product in the “patient’s” mouth. Instead, the “patient” inserts the bleaching product themselves.

Undergoing teeth whitening at a kiosk can cause irreversible damages to your teeth. The bleach generally used at these kiosks consists of high concentration hydrogen carbamide peroxide. Chemicals at this high of a concentration are extremely acidic, and if not properly administered, can ruin tooth enamel.

 Professional teeth whitening should always be done under the supervision of a Dentist. Here at Alexandra Dental Care we assess each patient and decide on the advisability of bleaching, and prediction of outcome for each patient. Furthermore, our dentists have knowledge of the oral anatomy, principles of patient care, and the possible dangers involved: i.e. (if gums are not adequately protected or if there is gum disease).Where as a worker in a shopping centre will have none of these qualities.

 We offer whitening treatment for £446, you can also take advantage of our 10 months interest free option. This means for £44.60 per month you can have that bright white smile that will last for years and be safe in the knowledge that it has been carried out by a dental professional.

If you a member of our monthly budgeting scheme, Practice Plan you benifit from the 20% reduction in fees, meaning that whitening is only £356.80 or £35.68 per month on the interest free credit option.  

 For more information please call reception on 01283 216347 or complete the contact us form.

 

 

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