How long will it take to whiten my teeth?Īccording to Dr Swan, the time it takes differs depending on the result that you want. Plus, if you have any fillings, bridges, crowns or implants, these will not whiten – you might have to consider having these changed after the whitening process if you’d like them to match your new smile. The thickness of your enamel will affect how well the whitening ‘takes’ if you have enamel wear, it will take more time for the teeth to whiten. “Everybody’s teeth are different, and therefore they respond to treatment differently too. "Not everybody will achieve a Hollywood smile in one session,” he says. But according to Dr Swan, it's important to manage expectations. You would generally expect to see an improvement of 5-10 shades (on the teeth workout chart) from teeth whitening involving an in-clinic treatment. You can now buy at-home mini LED teeth whitening kits like the Hi Smile offering, which we reviewed here.īy Bianca London How white will my teeth go? It's the whitening lights that activate these whitening gels so it is important to have a good one. The whitening lamps used in clinics are of a very high grade so get very good effects but the LED lights at home are generally not of the same quality. If your symptoms persist, visit your dentist.” Does LED light treatment actually work? To avoid causing sore gums, make sure that you’re not using too much whitening gel in your at-home applications, and be sure to wipe away any excess gel from the gums, as this can cause soreness. Some patients also report a soreness of the gums, but again this should be a temporary effect that will subside. “If you do start to experience sensitive teeth, try brushing with a specially targeted sensitive toothpaste to help reduce this, and it should fade over time. “The main reported side effect of teeth whitening is tooth sensitivity, but it’s important to remember that this should only be temporary,” says Dr Derek Swan, dentist and partner at New Town Dental Care. Is hydrogen peroxide safe for your teeth? These effects can be permanent so the teeth whitening in America is much more high-risk. In USA they can use 25% or more of hydrogen peroxide, however this can burn gums and cause sensitivity. In UK (due to EU regulations) we use a 6% hydrogen peroxide solution (or up to 16% Carbamide Peroxide Solution as this is 3 to 1 of hydrogen peroxide so under 6% Hydrogen peroxide contained in 16% Carbamide Peroxide).
Is the legal amount of hydrogen peroxide used in teeth whitening products in the UK lower than it is in America? If so, how does this effect results? In clinic we are allowed to use higher concentrations as they are administered by a dentist, which gets much better results," says Dr Marques. Home kits can only use very very low levels of peroxide which is why they are not that effective. "Clinics use hydrogen peroxide as well as home kits. Do at-home teeth whitening treatments also use hydrogen peroxide? When both the enamel and dentine are bleached or whitened you get a much improved colour of the teeth that is usually sustained well for the long term," he says. "The peroxide solutions basically bleach or whiten the enamel, which is the outer covering of the tooth, and the dentine, which is the inside of the tooth.
In addition, the British Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry and the British Academy of Aesthetic Dentistry have search tools where you can locate any dentist that is part of the academy.” To gauge their level of experience, have a look at their portfolio of previous cases and reviews from recent patients. "Check their qualifications and see their before-and-after pictures.
"It is always best to see a dentist who has an interest in cosmetic dentistry and understands smile design or facially driven treatments," advised Dr Eskander. "Since the pandemic began, there has been a 40% increase in the amount of enquiries about cosmetic treatments at my clinic.īefore you dive in though, it's important to do your research and only book in for treatments that are safe and carried out by licensed practitioners. “People now more than ever want to invest in themselves particularly as they are constantly faced with their own image in new working conditions," says dental professional and Waterpik oral care ambassador Dr Rhona Eskander. With the rules around wearing face masks completely lifted, there's been increased demand for teeth whitening treatments, as well as non-surgical cosmetic treatments like Botox and dermal fillers, that are able to give our faces a cosmetic boost after being under wraps for so long.
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