Am I suitable?

If you are over 18 years of age and have no allergy to peroxide products or plastics then tooth whitening is likely to be suitable for you. Tooth whitening will only lighten natural teeth; fillings, crowns and veneers will not be lightened. Yellowish, brownish stains whiten more easily than greyish discolouration. If you are pregnant then you should also avoid tooth whitening.

How does it work?

At your first appointment we take moulds of your teeth so that special close-fitting plastic trays can made for you. We note the colour of your teeth, take some photographs and sometimes x-rays as well. At your second appointment we check the fit of the trays and show you how to use the whitening gel. You wear the trays with the gel for up to 2 hours per day and the treatment takes 2-3 weeks. We see you after 2 weeks to check that everything is going well. Once you have finished you keep your trays and can do top-up whitening for special occasions.

What’s in the gel?

In the vast majority of cases we use 10% carbamide peroxide gel but stronger gels of 16% carbamide peroxide and 6% hydrogen peroxide are also available. This is strong enough to lighten the teeth effectively and is safe. It does not weaken or damage the teeth. Some people may develop sensitivity while whitening but this is temporary and disappears when you stop whitening.

How long will it take?

Tooth whitening works best when your teeth have yellow or brownish stains- the type of staining that has come from tea, coffee, red wine and similar foods and drinks. Whitening generally takes 2-3 weeks. Grey teeth are more difficult to whiten and whitening time can be considerably longer.

How long does it last?

For the majority of patients the effects last 2-3 years. After that the teeth can return to the pre-whitening shade. It is possible to re-lighten them using the same method and often using the same trays. The teeth lighten more quickly on subsequent occasions.

Upper teeth

whitened

Lower teeth

not whitened

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Teeth Whitening with Whitening Strips

WhiteWash Professional Whitening Strips are mouldable plastic strips containing the optimum amount of whitening gel to simply, safely, and effectively, whiten your teeth. With a unique gentle whitening formula that helps to limit tooth sensitivity, these enamel-safe professional whitening strips are designed to follow the contour of your teeth, enabling you to safely and comfortably achieve whiter teeth by applying the strips for 60+ minutes once a day for 14 days.

Teeth whitening strips are a useful introduction to teeth whitening

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A short video about Teeth Whitening

Teeth Whitening with Whitening Strips

Teeth whitening strips are a useful introduction to teeth whitening

Upper teeth

whitened

Lower teeth

not whitened

Your Questions

answered

Am I suitable?

How does it work?

At your first appointment we take moulds of your teeth so that special close-fitting plastic trays can made for you. We note the colour of your teeth, take some photographs and sometimes x- rays as well. At your second appointment we check the fit of the trays and show you how to use the whitening gel. You wear the trays with the gel for up to 2 hours per day and the treatment takes 2-3 weeks. We see you after 2 weeks to check that everything is going well. Once you have finished you keep your trays and can do top-up whitening for special occasions.