Tooth whitening is perhaps the most commonly recommended cosmetic dentistry procedure. It can reliably and successfully lighten teeth which have darkened due to age changes, staining by tea, coffee, red wine etc.
Live the fantasy and roll back the years with a head-turning, beautiful whiter smile. Teeth whitening is a simple, safe and effective, non-invasive treatment which is growing in popularity as more and more people, young and not so young, are experiencing the benefits it brings. Smile with more confidence and make a great impression first time, every time.
If you’re considering teeth whitening, you’ve come to the right place! We have assessed a large number of whitening products. Once we have assessed your smile and given you the go-ahead for teeth whitening, the choice is yours, and we can recommend the best solution for your lifestyle, time commitments and diary.
If the discolouration is due to changes within the enamel of the teeth, whitening procedures can be used with great effect to lighten and brighten your smile. Some techniques produce an almost instantaneous improvement.
Tooth whitening is still the most commonly prescribed and performed cosmetic dental treatment to date. It can provide dramatic improvements in a very short period of time.
Typically a whitening gel is placed onto the teeth for a specific period of time. Once removed the teeth appear visibly whiter, and depending on the quality of the gel this whitening effect will last for a prolonged period of time, usually up to 2 years.
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The technique involves taking impressions of your teeth and getting laboratory made custom bleaching trays. Tooth whitening gel is then applied to the trays which are fitted to the teeth.
The trays hold the gel on the teeth and with time the teeth lighten. The more often you apply the gel the lighter the teeth will go.
There are many causes including ageing and consumption of staining substances such as coffee, teas, colas, tobacco, red wine etc. During tooth formation consumption of tetracycline, certain antibiotics or excessive fluoride may also cause tooth discolouration.
Yes, when monitored professionally and the instructions are followed there will be no damage to teeth, enamel or gums.
Generally the effects can be seen within one week for the in-office technique and in about one month for the home bleaching technique. Some stains, like those caused by antibiotics, may require a prolonged course of treatment.
This depends on your lifestyle (tea, coffee, red wine etc.) but generally the effects should last up to 2 years. We advise patients to keep their bleaching trays and additional tubes of the tooth whitening can be purchased for a ‘top-up’ as required.
No, there will be no colour change to existing fillings (silver or white), crowns, veneers, inlays, bridgework etc. Some restorations may need to be replaced if they do not match the new colour of your teeth and we will do our best to advise which ones these may be, but the final decision can only be assessed once the tooth whitening has been completed.
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North Bridge Dental, 41 North Bridge Street, Hawick, TD9 9PX, Scotland
Providing *Pain Free Dentistry In Hawick
Telephone: 01450 372187
Email: enquiries@northbridgedental.co.uk
* Part of the Pain Free Dentistry Group. Ian McInnes BDS Edin 1983. Dentist. GDC Number: 57902. North Bridge Dental Is A Private Dental Practice.
Important Contacts: Health Improvement Scotland, Programme Manager, Independent Healthcare Services Team, Gyle Square, 1 South Gyle Crescent, Hawick, EH12 9EB. Tel: 0131 623 4342 at local rate (Mon –Fri, 10.00am – 2.00pm), his.ihcregulation@nhs.scot
General Dental Services, Dental Complaints Service, 37 Wimpole Street, London, W1G 8DQ. Tel: 020 8253 0800 (Mon – Fri, 09.00am – 5.00pm)
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Disclaimer: Shorter Term Orthodontics Provides A Relatively Fast Improvement In Cosmetic Alignment Of The Front Teeth. The Technique Doesn't Always Address A Patient’s Bite/Fit Of The Back Teeth As Much As Comprehensive Orthodontics. While In The Past It Was Thought That Doing Orthodontics Faster Would Be Harmful To The Teeth New Studies Suggest Shorter Times In Braces May Have Benefits. Every Treatment Has Risks And Rewards That Will Be Discussed On An Individual Basis. North Bridge Are General Dentists Who Refer Difficult Orthodontic Treatment To A Respected Specialist.
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