Tooth whitening: giving you that quick boost

According to a survey by National Smile Month in the UK, a person’s smile is the first thing we notice when meeting a new person. It’s important to look after our teeth any way we can go give a good first impression, not to mention the health benefits of great teeth.

In the UK, tooth whitening treatments are the most popular cosmetic treatment. This is because they can give a fast, cost-effective boost to your smile.

If you feel self-conscious when you smile because of discolouration, tooth whitening treatments could be your solution.

Tooth Whitening in OrmskirkWhy it’s important to be proud of your smile

Having a warm and welcoming smile is important in many parts of our lives. In our careers, studies have shown that people with a warm smile make better business connections.

It’s also important for us to be able to be confident in our social lives and love lives.

In-practice treatments

Here at Parbold Dental in Ormskirk, tooth whitening treatments come in two basic forms. The first takes place in the dental office. Power whitening uses a concentrated whitening gel that should only be applied by your dentist.

During this treatment, your dentist will apply a protective barrier to your gums and lips to avoid contact with the bleaching agent. Then the gel is applied to your teeth and a special lamp is used to activate the gel.

The process takes a couple of hours and you will see a noticeable difference immediately. This procedure is ideal for people who have a big event coming up or just want a fast boost to the colour of their teeth.

Home tooth whitening kits

Sometimes some patients want to be in charge of the whitening process and that’s when they choose to take home a whitening kit. When a patient chooses this type of treatment, we custom make a set of tooth trays that perfectly fit the patient. The whitening gel is put into these tooth trays to be worn overnight.

You will see results within two weeks and you can carry on using the trays and gel until you reach a shade you’re proud to show off.

Posted on 08 December 2017 by Parbold Dental Practice