When it comes to resolving cosmetic dental issues, our team sees similar complaints from many of our patients time and time again.
A key issue that keeps recurring with our patients’ smiles is that they feel their teeth and their smile simply isn’t white enough. And as many people work jobs which require them to look their best, having a discoloured smile can cause an array of problems.
At Wimbledon Dental Care, we are happy to offer teeth whitening Wimbledon to our patients and have the latest tools and equipment to ensure that any whitening procedure you want to undertake with us is quick and comfortable. So you can enjoy that whiter smile for longer.
However, before many patients book an appointment for teeth whitening Wimbledon, they have a few burning questions that need to be answered. In the following article, our team answers 5 of the most common queries that we receive about whitening.
What are the advantages of dental whitening?
Of course, a key advantage of teeth whitening Wimbledon is that it, well, whitens your teeth!
And as mentioned earlier, many people are self-conscious when it comes to showing off their smiles in photographs or at work if they have discoloured teeth.
Not only do whiter teeth boost your confidence, but they also look healthier and as they are typically smoothed during the whitening process, it can actually act as a deterrent for plaque accumulation.
Is it uncomfortable?
If you have sensitive teeth, you may have concerns that having any kind of dental whitening will heighten this issue.
However, the whitening gels that we use at our practice have built-in anti-sensitivity agents, so when you are undertaking bleach-based whitening (which is commonly used in most treatments), you should not experience any issues with oral sensitivity becoming worse.
How long does it take?
If our team decides that you are a good candidate for bleach-based whitening treatment then the entire process will likely take 14 days to complete.
This will involve 2 trips to see our team; one at the beginning and one at the end, and in the interim, you will be required to use whitening trays and a weaker form of the surgery whitening gel at home.
How often can I have whitening performed?
Generally, our team will perform dental whitening once every six months. But if you have concerns that the results are not lasting as long as you would like, our team will be more than happy to offer advice on how to keep your teeth as white as possible for as long as needed.
However, over-application of dental whitening can result in issues with enamel thickness so our team will aim to minimise this issue where possible.
How long do the results last?
The results of dental whitening vary in how long they last, depending on how dedicated you are to maintaining the results of the treatment at home. They will also vary based on your lifestyle choices; for instance, if you smoke, it is unlikely that your dental whitening will last longer than 6 months.