Professional dental therapeutic teeth whitening is fast becoming the treatment of choice for people who have unsightly dark teeth and want to lighten them. Traditionally crowns or veneers have to be placed, now whitening has become a real option which is less invasive, less destructive and more cost effective than traditional treatments.
Unlike many "off the shelf" products professional dental teeth whitening works. It is effective, quick and lasts well. This practice provides top brand, ultra modern, thoroughly tested teeth whitening processes that results in noticeable effects very swiftly.
The two main processes are "Power whitening" and "Home whitening". Power whitening is achieved using the top brand BriteSmile system and home whitening uses the top brand Opalescence system
Power whitening is carried out in the surgery. Gums and exposed dentine in areas of recession are protected with a plastic gel coating first and then the whitening agent is applied to the teeth and activated with LED cool lights. Whitening is achieved within about ninety minutes. There are no lasers, or heat, or noxious chemicals involved.
Home whitening is achieved through the construction of custom trays which hold weaker whitening agents against the teeth for hours at a time. Whitening is achieved over about a few months.
A consultation is required to assess if you need teeth whitening and if your teeth are suitable to be whitened. If, following consultation, examination and treatment planning you are suitable for the procedure then we will discuss which method is best for you as many factors have to taken into account, such as general dental sensitivity, existing crowns, intensity and cause of the discolouration.
Go to the BriteSmile information page now to find out more details
