Teeth Whitening Advice By Bristol Dentist Practice

Teeth whitening refers to the process of whitening the colour of teeth. Teeth lose their colour with age, intake of coffee, tea, smoking, soft drinks, and antibiotics. The mineral fluoride is also responsible for yellowing of teeth.

Teeth whitening, done in a professional dental setting is a safe, effective way to brighten your smile. It’s also perhaps the most economical cosmetic dental procedure. Depending on the whitening method you choose, results can be dramatic: in-practice teeth whitening , for example, can lighten teeth three to eight shades in a single hour.

If you would like more information on our teeth whitening treatments at The Bristol Dental Practice please telephone 0117 910 5929

Teeth whitening is one of those dental treatments that sounds difficult and expensive, but it really isn’t — we have methods for whitening teeth that can fit any budget . Some people can whiten their teeth from home DIY style, using products that are already in their cabinets. However, if you have been smoking for years and are dealing with significant stains, home whitening will not be enough. These treatments are better for people that only need to get their teeth a few shades whiter, not eliminate severe stains.

Bristol Teeth Whitening DentistTeeth whitening systems work best on healthy teeth.  Crowns, teeth veneers or other dental work stained by life will not lighten more than their original colour.  Stains may be removed by the whitening process.  Teeth whitener, teeth lights or even a teeth laser will not damage your dental work.

Teeth whitening strips are thin, flexible plastic (polyethylene) strips with a thin film of hydrogen peroxide bleaching on one side. Whitening strip kits come with two types of strips: strips for the upper teeth and strips for the lower teeth. The bleaching agent is applied by placing the strips across your teeth and gently pressing the strips into place to ensure contact with all your teeth. Teeth whitening strips are typically worn for 30 minutes a day, twice a day. The duration of treatment will vary.

Teeth whitening strips that you can buy may seem like a good alternative, but they aren’t easy to use, and they don’t whiten all of the teeth. Also, beware of what you buy, as not all whitening strips work with the same effectiveness. We can provide advice and guidance on the best course of treatment for you – and recommend the best home kit / teeth whitening strips for your personal requirements.

Teeth whitening is a common option, with both at home and in our practice teeth whitening available. Which is right for you depends on the nature of your stains, how white you want your teeth to get, and how quickly you need results.  For people with stains that don’t respond to whitening, porcelain veneers are another way to achieve that white smile you’re looking for.

Teeth whitening is the key to achieving a gleaming white smile. Whiter teeth make a brighter smile. The team at the The Bristol Dental Practice is dedicated to improving our patients’ smiles tooth by tooth. If yellowing or stained teeth sound familiar to you, teeth whitening may be your perfect solution.

Ask our Bristol Teeth Whiteningteam for more information on the best solution to whiten your teeth.  Call today on 0117 910 5929