Are you dreaming of a white Christmas? The team at College Dental Surgeries have the perfect way to ensure that this Christmas is white, with a course of teeth whitening.
Teeth whitening is so popular is because it is non-invasive, easy to complete and most importantly it works. Helping to dramatically improve the appearance of your smile for relatively little outlay.
What causes teeth staining?
When you eat and drink staining foods, such as curry, red wine, tea, and coffee, or you smoke – the highly coloured organic molecules can enter your teeth via microscopic pores in the enamel and underlying dentine. In essence if a food or drink has the ability to stain your top or tablecloth, it can also stain your teeth.
How does the whitening gel get rid of these stains?
When you apply the whitening gel to your teeth the small peroxide molecules pass easily through the micropores and encounter the staining molecules that have built up in your enamel and dentine, breaking them down into active oxygen and water. The overall result is that your teeth look brighter and whiter!
- What treatment options are available?
Here at College Dental Surgeries we are able to offer at home teeth whitening:
- At Home Teeth Whitening
At home teeth whitening is the perfect treatment for people who want to improve the look of their teeth without interrupting their daily routine. The treatment has an excellent track record and pro-duces incredible results.
Before the treatment can begin, one of our highly trained dentists will take impressions of your teeth; this will be used by the technician to create custom made whitening trays. The dentist will then show you how to apply the teeth whitening gel to the trays. You will then be able to take the trays and whitening gels home to complete the treatment at a time to suit you.
What are the side effects of teeth whitening?
Some people may find that their teeth become sensitive to cold during or after the treatment. Others may have discomfort in the gums, a sore throat, or white patches on the gum line. These symptoms are usually temporary and should disappear within a few days of the treatment finishing.
How long will my teeth whitening last?
Once completed, it will be necessary to top up your whitening every 1-2 years to keep your teeth looking their best.
What aftercare will my teeth need?
Caring for your teeth following teeth whitening:
- Brush your teeth last thing at night and at least one other time during the day, with a fluoride toothpaste.
- Cut down on how often you have sugary foods and drinks.
- Visit your dental team regularly, as often as they recommend.
- You can help to keep your teeth white by cutting down on the amount of food and drinks you have that can stain teeth.
- Don’t forget, stopping smoking can also help prevent discolouration and staining.
Benefits of teeth whitening
- Teeth whitening improves appearance dramatically – It is an excellent way to improve one’s appearance. Having a beautiful smile is now within the reach of anybody who wants it.
- Teeth whitening boosts self-confidence – looking good very often influences how people feel about themselves. Therefore, the whitening process improves a person’s self-confidence and the personal feel-good factor.
- Teeth whitening is very affordable – You can change your appearance a great deal with a simple teeth whitening procedure, for a relatively small outlay.
- A whiter smile tends to minimise the appearance of facial wrinkles – giving way to a more youthful and energetic appearance.
- Teeth whitening does not have any harmful side effects on your teeth – teeth are not damaged or weakened by the whitening process if carried out professionally by our experienced dentist and with prescribed material.
So, what are you waiting for, call College Dental Surgeries on 01622 752340to book an appointment today and ensure you get your white Christmas!