Teeth Whitening - Wickham Dental Practice, Hampshire

Teeth whitening has been carried out in the USA for approximately 20 years and for over a decade in the UK. Carried out properly, it is safe, pain-free, and provides a simple and lasting aesthetic benefit.

 

There are two principal methods by which teeth can be whitened. Home tooth Whitening and In-Surgery tooth Whitening. To achieve the ultimate in whiter teeth it is sometimes best to use a combination of the above methods.

 

There are many methods to achieve Teeth whitening in a dental chair. All the available methods do however, follow a similar pattern: Firstly, the gums are protected by barrier membrane. Specially formulated whitening agents are then applied to the teeth. Some of these agents require laser-light activation, others activate upon contact with the tooth. Once the course has been completed the protective membrane is peeled off to reveal whiter teeth. The whole process takes about an hour to complete and can be repeated if necessary.