Who needs teeth whitening and why?

Anyone can benefit from teeth whitening, since very few people have naturally bright white teeth.  Teeth can become stained through smoking, food and drink and just old age, and teeth whitening can be a great way to get some sparkle back in your smile!

What does it involve?

There are two main ways to whiten your teeth professionally. These are in-surgery laser whitening treatment, and take-home tooth whitening kits, and there are plenty of dentists in essex who’ll do both. As the name suggests, in-surgery laser treatment takes place in the dental surgery, and should only take one trip to the dentist. Your teeth and gums are protected during the treatment, and then the dentist applies a peroxide based bleaching agent to your teeth. This is activated using a light or laser and the effects are immediate.

Take-home tooth whitening kits take longer to achieve results and require more commitment from the patient. The dentist will take impressions at your first visit and use them to make a tray to fit your mouth. The tray is used to apply the bleach based substance to the teeth, and it needs to be used regularly for around four weeks. However, the results are usually more permanent than with laser treatment. An ideal solution (if you’ve got the cash) is to have both treatments done.

The Results

The treatment will lighten the existing shade of your teeth, but it cannot completely change the colour of your teeth. This means the result should look very natural, and tie in with your skin colour. It also means you don’t have to be afraid you’ll glow in the dark!