Buckinghamshire Tooth Whitening

When people think about cosmetic dentistry, they think it will cost thousands of pounds to improve their smile. The constant barrage of make-over programmes on T.V. where people are given new smiles with the use of veneers doesn’t help. Veneers are a great way to improve your smile but a simpler and cheaper option is also available that can give your smile a boost – tooth whitening.

Tooth whitening is one of the easiest dental treatments as it requires no drilling or injections. It can improve your smile quickly and can make you look younger. As we age the enamel covering our teeth starts to discolour, looking more yellow than pearly white.  Several studies have been carried out showing that there is a difference in perceived age when before and after teeth whitening pictures of the same person are shown to an unbiased panel.

There are two types of whitening:

• Home whitening – impressions are taken and special whitening trays are made. Whitening gel is placed inside these trays and they are worn for several hours, usually while you sleep.

• Power whitening – also known as laser whitening, the teeth are whitened while sitting in the dental chair, usually in less than one hour.

The home whitening system is the cheaper one of the two but both will result in giving your smile a whiter and more youthful appearance.