This is Elizabeth before whitening. Her teeth weren’t that bad, but she had a dark front tooth that had been bumped when she was younger. The tooth had died and gone dark.
Teeth whitening is a simple process.
At your first appointment, we take a 3D scan of your teeth using a special camera. There are no messy impressions like the bad old days. The scan takes about 15 minutes and is sent to a dental laboratory, where they make a pair of thin, flexible, precisely fitting “mini-mouthguards” called whitening trays.
The trays usually take about a week to come back from the laboratory.
At your second appointment, we check that the trays fit comfortably and show you how to use them. We then give you two strengths of whitening gel — regular and strong — so you can adjust the whitening to suit your teeth and any sensitivity you may experience.
You place a small amount of gel into the trays and wear them at night while you sleep, usually for around 7–10 nights. By the end of this time, most people will have reached the shade they are happy with.
You should have some whitening gel left over. We suggest using it for one or two nights every six months or so to freshen things up and counter the gradual staining caused by things such as tea, coffee, red wine and curries.
When your leftover gel eventually runs out, you can simply purchase a reasonably priced touch-up kit from us. Because you already have your custom-made trays, maintaining your brighter smile is easy.
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