Teeth Whitening dentists in Leeds
FAQs
What is professional teeth whitening in Leeds?
Teeth whitening can be a highly effective way of lightening the natural colour of your teeth without removing any of the tooth surface.
Professional teeth whitening by your cosmetic dentist is the most effective method of lightening your teeth.
Your cosmetic dentist, at Clarendon Dental Spa Leeds West Yorkshire, will be able to tell you if you are suitable for treatment.
As the active ingredient is broken down, oxygen gets into the enamel on the teeth and the tooth colour is made lighter from within.
Why would I need teeth whitening?
Tooth colour is predetermined during tooth development in the jaw. Teeth vary in colour, just like our eyes and hair, from person to person.
Teeth also discolour as we age. Only a small percentage of people have brilliant-white teeth.
Other causes of teeth discolouration include:
- tea/ coffee
- wine
- nicotine
- plaque/ tartar
How long does teeth whitening take?
1 hour In-Chair Laser teeth Whitening in Leeds:
Your lips and gums are first protected by a rubber dam. Your cosmetic dentist then applies the whitening gel, which was specially designed to be used with our teethWhitening Light System.
The Tooth Whitening Light and teeth Whitening Gel combine to gently penetrate your teeth, breaking up stains and discolouration to produce the tooth whitening effect.
At-Home teeth whitening
Step 1. Our cosmetic dentist will take an accurate impression (mould) of your teeth.
Step 2. A Special 'Custom-made' bleaching tray is constructed by skilled dental technicians.
Step 3. You wear these specially designed and comfortable tooth whitening trays at home. (for long lasting results patients typically need to wear these trays 'At-Home' for one hour daily for up to two weeks).
How long will my teeth whitening effects last?
'Laser' teeth whitening Leeds effects can last up to 18 months.
Teeth whitening effect duration is reduced with excessive drinking of tooth staining drinks and smoking.
What are the side effects?
A few people will find that their teeth become sensitive to cold after treatment. Others report small wite patches on the gums.
These symptoms usually resolve within a few days.
How do I care for my teeth after teeth whitening?
You can help to keep your teeth white by reducing the amount of food/ drink that can stain teeth and reduce the tooth whitening effects.
We recommend the following tips to care for your teeth following teeth whitening:
- rinse with water after consuming tooth staining drinks
- use a straw when appropriate or possible
- brush your teeth twice a day using a fluoride toothpaste
- cut down on how often you have sugary snacks and drinks
- visit your dentist twice a year.
All of the above aim to maximize the teeth whitening effects for longer.
What about home tooth whitening kits?
Home kits are cheaper. However, as teeth whitening is a complicated procedure, you should have a thorough examination and assessment of your teeth by one of our cosmetics dentists.
When might tooth whitening not work?
Teeth whitening will not work on false teeth such as dentures, crowns and veneers and bridges.
For stained dentures visit your dentist and ask for them to be cleaned. Stained veneers, crowns or dentures may need replacing; again ask your dentist.
Fillings are also not made lighter by teeth witening.
