Teeth whitening is one of the easiest ways to enhance your looks.

Both at work and in your social life, your appearance is very important and whitening will help to achieve this in a way that is simple, affordable and safe.

Many people say they feel years younger after the treatment, having erased the effects of ageing, coffee, tea, red wine, curries and cigarettes.

At St. Paul’s we use up-to-date tooth whitening. This is available as a Home Whitening Kit and has received many accolades in comparison tests in the media.

The home whitening method uses custom made trays which fit comfortably and securely over your teeth. Carbamide Peroxide is placed into the trays and they are worn overnight for two weeks.

A few of your questions answered:

How white will my teeth get?

Whitening can whiten up to ten shades. Results vary for many reasons including diet, tooth porosity, oral hygiene and tooth density.

Will my fillings, crowns, veneers change colour?

No, sometimes you may need to change some of these after whitening.

Is there any pain or discomfort?

Rarely there is a little sensitivity but you will be supplied with tooth serum toothpaste to last throughout the process.

How long does it take?

It takes a few days to make your customised trays after your dentist has taken impressions. You then whiten for fourteen consecutive nights at home.

How long does it last?

Results can last indefinitely with some good oral hygiene and maintenance. Diet and poor oral hygiene will affect how long the results last. You can continue to purchase single syringes of home whitening gel to use with your customised trays to maintain the level of whiteness you want or to ‘top-up’ at any time.

Is it safe?

Completely. The materials used in Whitening have been used in dentistry for over 100 years.