Used worldwide by the dental community, tooth whitening is normally a painless procedure, though some people have sensitivity afterwards which normally subsides. A toothpaste for sensitive teeth is normally advised.In some people an increase of several shades in the tooth colour is obtained which can last for up to two years.
Using a gel of hydrogen peroxide, the procedure takes an hour to complete. A protective shield will be placed on your gums and the gel is then placed on the teeth. A blue warm light is then used to activate the gel.
The shade of your teeth will be compared before and after the procedure. To maintain your whiter teeth, a home kit is advised, to keep the your teeth at their new colour. You will be given special toothpaste to use and you should refrain from certain foods, caffeine based drinks and smoking for 48 hours following teeth whitening. Although yet to obtain a license in the UK , it is widely used by the dental profession as it produces a cosmetic result with minimal dental damage compared to other dental procedures.
A full dental assessment will be undertaken before the procedure is undertaken.