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Brighten your smile with teeth whitening in Ormskirk

Would you like to smile more often, but can’t because your teeth are yellow? You are not alone. Teeth whitening is the most requested cosmetic dentistry treatment today and its popularity continues to rise.

Just as we all have different hair and skin colour, tooth colour differs from person to person. Some teeth are darker than others, while some teeth lose their natural shine as we age. Generally, your natural tooth colour can be affected by many external factors such as caffeine, smoking, highly-pigmented foods and certain medications. Some people are also genetically predisposed to have yellower teeth than others.

Professional teeth whitening at Parbold Dental Practice can help you achieve a brighter and whiter smile, quickly and safely. Our practice offers two types of teeth whitening – power whitening and home whitening.

Power whitening

Power whitening is preferred by many patients because it is quick – most people can have their teeth whitened in the dental chair in an hour or less. Your dentist will place a protective barrier over your lips and gums and apply a customised bleaching gel directly on your teeth. They will then position a lamp over your teeth and this will activate the whitening process. After the treatment, you can expect your teeth to look brighter and more radiant. Power whitening is ideal for patients who wish to have their teeth brightened quickly in anticipation of an important event.

Home whitening

Home whitening, on the other hand, involves the use of customised, bleaching trays which will be provided by your dentist. Your dentist will demonstrate how to wear them at home and you will be asked to wear them along with a specified quantity of bleaching gel for a few hours during the day or at night. Results can normally be seen after two weeks.

Benefits of professional teeth whitening

There are several benefits that come with professional teeth whitening. The most important is an improved smile and enhanced confidence. At the end of your treatment, you will be able to show off your smile without being embarrassed. Plus, having your teeth whitened by a dentist or under the guidance of a dentist is much safer and more effective than using over-the-counter products.