Teeth Whitening in London

Tooth whitening is used as a way of making the natural colour of the teeth lighter while avoiding having to remove any of the tooth surface. Tooth whitening will not usually change the colour of teeth completely, but will instead lighten the original shade.
 

How is tooth whitening in London accomplished?

Having teeth professionally bleached is the most common way in which tooth whitening is achieved. Initially you will be assessed for your suitability for the treatment. Next your dental team will place a protective rubber shield over your gums to protect them. Then the whitening agent will be applied to your teeth with the use of a tray that fits in your mouth like a mouth-guard. Hydrogen peroxide or carbamide peroxide are most commonly used for tooth whitening in London and they work by allowing oxygen to permeate the tooth enamel which in turn leads to a lightening of the tooth colour. Usually the treatment to whiten your teeth will take from three to four weeks and will usually require two to three visits to the dentist. An impression of your teeth will be taken on your first visit and from this your mouth guard will be made. Once treatment is underway then you will have to continue the treatment when you are at home between your surgery appointments. The whitening product will have to be used for a period of between 2- 4 weeks and you will have to be prepared to commit to treating your teeth for half an hour to an hour at a time. There are some new products that are used for 8 hours at a time that can produce results in as little as 7 days that you can ask about. Additionally Laser whitening or ‘power whitening' is a new product to the market. This particular procedure involves the teeth being protected by a rubber dam while the whitening agent is painted on to the teeth. Then a laser is shone onto your teeth and that will activate the whitening agent. This in turn speeds up the reaction of the whitening product and a colour change, of anything up to five or six shades lighter, will be achieved much faster.
 

Why would I choose tooth whitening in London?

There are several things that might make you think that tooth whitening is something you would consider. They include:
 

• Staining of the teeth from food and drink
• Discolouration of the teeth from ageing
• Smoking
• Cracks that have stains ingrained in them
• A build up of tartar on the teeth
• Under surface staining from antibiotics

In general the effect of having your teeth whitened will last for around three years but there will be some variation from individual to individual. If you are a smoker or use any of the other things that typically stain teeth, the effect of tooth whitening in London will not last as long. Discuss this and all other aspects of this treatment with you dental team before treatment starts.
 

What will my teeth whitening cost?

The cost of tooth whitening varies between dental practices. The cost of laser or power tooth whitening will obviously be more expensive than the basic professional bleaching. The best advice we can give is to do your homework and compare prices and also ask for estimates before you embark on any treatment.

There are also home whitening kits on the market including:
 

• Strips
• Paint-on whiteners  

The regulations on the sale of home whitening kits do vary through the world and it is true that some of the kits on sale are not as effective as others. The best idea is always to ask your dental team to advise you before you embark on home tooth whitening.
 

How do I find someone to carry out teeth whitening in London for me?

You can compare the dental practices on Dentists Near Me to find one that is close to your home or office or one that offers appointments out of office hours. Have a look at review that other patients have left following their tooth whitening in London. Look at features like parking availability and also public transport and then Book through Dentists Near Me.