Tooth Whitening
Call 0151 353 8943
Call 0151 353 8943
EXTERNAL WHITENING
There are several different ways that we can whiten your teeth. These are separated into external techniques (where gel is placed on the outside of the tooth) and internal techniques (where gel is placed inside the tooth).
External whitening
This means that the colour of the teeth is lightened by placing a gel on the outer surfaces of the teeth. Once again, using bleaching gels in this way may not work for certain types of discolouration, such as that caused by metal fillings or damaged blood vessels inside a tooth. There are three ways to do whiten teeth.
There are several different ways that we can whiten your teeth. These are separated into external techniques (where gel is placed on the outside of the tooth) and internal techniques (where gel is placed inside the tooth).
External whitening
This means that the colour of the teeth is lightened by placing a gel on the outer surfaces of the teeth. Once again, using bleaching gels in this way may not work for certain types of discolouration, such as that caused by metal fillings or damaged blood vessels inside a tooth. There are three ways to do whiten teeth.
- "Home" bleaching - this is similar to the over-the-counter kits, but with two main differences. Firstly, we make a custom trays so that they fit your teeth precisely, and secondly, the bleaching gel is stronger so it tends to be more effective. We will give you tubes of bleaching gel and instructions on how to use the trays. You will need to wear the trays for at least a few hours each day. It may take a few weeks to achieve the colour that you want.
- In the dental surgery - "power" or "laser" bleaching. Your dentist may put a rubber seal around your teeth to protect your gums. Then gel is placed onto your teeth and a special, bright light is used. This light enhances the whitening process. The appointment may take approximately one hour.
- Combined bleaching - this may also be known as "power" bleaching - both the home and surgery bleaching are used in combination to obtain the desired result. The home bleaching stage may occur before or after surgery treatment - this depends on the type of product used.