Teeth whitening in London for a brighter smile

A dental procedure that restores the whiteness of your teeth with the use of bleaching, teeth whitening is perfect for stained teeth. For heavy stains, a procedure that involves scaling and polishing can significantly improve your teeth’s appearance.

Many cosmetic dentists choose the effective combination of laser whitening and teeth whitening home kits. Both processes involve the use of a peroxide-based chemical compound, which comes at a strength range of 3- 35%. Using high-strength peroxide may be more effective in teeth whitening although it could cause damage to your teeth and gum tissue. To protect the gums, your cosmetic dentist should use a type of shield during the teeth whitening procedure. The possible damage to your gum tissue is also the reason why teeth whitening home kits contain low-strength peroxide. Laser whitening provides you with immediate results while home kits require you to use them for a longer period in order to enjoy permanent results. Combining these two will surely offer you long-term and immediate results.

If you look around, there are actually many brands of professional whitening systems for your teeth. Among the most popular are Opalescence, BriteSmile and Zoom.

Before your dentist or dental hygienist apply any of these whitening systems, your teeth will be cleaned thoroughly, scaled and polished – effectively removing tartar and stains.

After cleaning, the natural color of your teeth will be noted to be used for comparison after the teeth whitening procedure is completed. Your dentist will have to refer to a tooth colour chart to ensure that the exact color of your teeth is determined. A digital photograph could also be taken. Once this is done, your dentist will now prepare the area to be whitened. Because the compound contains peroxide concentration ranging from 15-50%, your dentist may place a protective covering for gum areas that might be exposed to the compound. Your dentist could choose to cover your gums with cotton or use a gel-like substance that hardens when applied to your gums.

To keep cheeks and lips away from your teeth, cheek retractors are usually used. Your eyes should also be protected to prevent them from being exposed to the bleaching compound. If your cosmetic dentist has DVD glasses, then you can watch a movie while waiting for the procedure to be completed.

 

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