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Teeth naturally yellow and discolour over a period of time, but smoking and some food and drink can also cause hard-to-shift stains. Teeth can also be discoloured with speckled enamel, white banding or coloured spots, and can be stained during development by certain medications.

We can improve the colour of your teeth with professional home care teeth whitening, which is the most proven safe and effective way to lighten discoloured teeth.

We offer two type of teeth whitening products, Enlighten Evolution and Philips Zoom!; you can discuss with your dentist the best option for you. 

 

Teeth whitening treatment

Before beginning treatment, you will need to have a dental examination to check your teeth to see their suitability for whitening, ensuring there is no tooth decay or gum disease present that would first need to be addressed.

 

Enlighten Evolution whitening

Enlighten Evolution uses its innovative Evo4 formula to achieve dramatic results in just three weeks (for 95% of people). In fact, it is the only system that guarantees achieving VITA B1, the whitest natural shade (for 98% of people), and long-lasting results without needing to change what you eat and drink, including coffee, curries and red wine!

 

 

How Enlighten Evolution whitening works in three easy steps:

1. Book your Enlighten whitening appointment with your dentist, who will scan your teeth or take impressions to send to the Enlighten laboratory to make your bespoke mouth trays.

2. At your second appointment you will be given your Enlighten whitening kit with different gels to be used each week. You will be shown how to apply the gel to your mouth trays, which will fit precisely. You will also be given Enlighten Serum, which you brush with before and during treatment. In the comfort of your home, you add the whitening gel to your bespoke trays; you will be given swabs to activate to smear around your teeth near the gums. You then wear your whitening trays at night, and while you sleep the active ingredients penetrate your dental enamel, achieving a stunning and long-lasting brightness. You use the 10% whitening carbamide peroxide whitening gel during the first week and the 16% during the second. You then add the finishing gel, which is 6% hydrogen peroxide, in week three and wear for just an hour a day to seal in the whiteness to complete your treatment in just three weeks! The whitening gels must be kept in the fridge to remain effective.

3. You return to see your dentist to review the results, take photographs and be given your top-up treatment to maintain the white shade achieved. This usually involves topping up one night every two months during the first year, one night every four months during the second year and one night every six months during the third year. This way your teeth will not fade for up to 3 years!

The fee for Enlighten Evolution whitening is £850 to include all appointments, bespoke mouth trays and Enlighten whitening kit; the guarantee is to achieve the whitest natural shade, VITA B1. Over time, top-up whitening syringes can be purchased from reception at £38 each (three minimum buy).

What is VITA B1? The VITA index offers a uniform way for dentists to describe the colour of teeth; it’s a swatch made up of 16 varying shades and colours, with B1 as the whitest natural shade. The Enlighten system can whiten teeth by up to 16 shades, guaranteeing a B1 white!

Philips Zoom! teeth whitening

Zoom whitening offers different strength formula, and your dentist will advise on the best strength for you. Treatment usually takes two to three weeks. 

We first take impressions of your teeth using a scan or fast-setting dental material, which are sent to the laboratory to make bespoke, high-quality, thin and comfortable mouth trays that fit over your teeth precisely. 

You then return to collect your teeth whitening kit and be shown how to apply the whitening gel to your mouth trays and fit them in place. You take home your bespoke kit, apply the whitening gel to your mouth trays and wear them for the time prescribed by your dentist each day. The whitening gel penetrates the tooth enamel and oxidises the pigment bonds in the dentine, which brightens your teeth without damaging them. You do this daily for up to three weeks until you have achieved your lighter, brighter shade.

It may be that you would like to return for a review appointment to check your result and determine if you need any further treatment.

The fee for Zoom whitening is £520 to get your teeth to a naturally lighter colour and includes a review following treatment completion at the clinic. The alternative is to have a virtual review, and therefore only two clinical appointments, which reduces this fee to £425.

Stains can reappear on your teeth over time, especially if you smoke or drink tea, coffee or red wine; you simply purchase extra tubes of your whitening gel (£25 each) to ‘top up’ the treatment for a few days to restore your whiter teeth.

 

Some frequently asked questions

Is whitening suitable for everyone?

Whitening is suitable for most people aged over 18, but not if you have gum disease, are pregnant or are breastfeeding. It is not effective on false teeth, crowns, veneers or fillings (including tooth-coloured fillings), so you may have to consider replacing these with paler ones to match the colour of your brighter teeth.

Are there any side effects of whitening?

Zoom whitening: The whitening product may occasionally cause tooth sensitivity during treatment. If this occurs it is transient and will not cause you to have sensitive teeth afterwards. Your dentist will advise you on how to manage sensitivity if it occurs, such as adjusting the duration of time or frequency of wearing your mouth trays.

Enlighten Evolution whitening: guarantees low sensitivity and long-lasting whitening results.

How can I look after my teeth to ensure they stay white?

Zoom whitening: To help your teeth stay as white as possible you should limit any food and drinks that can stain them, such as deeply coloured fruit and sauces, tea, coffee and red wine and desist from smoking.

Enlighten Evolution whitening: You get exceptional whitening results without any change in your diet.

How long will the effects of whitening last?

Zoom whitening: The whitening effects depend on many factors, such as your age, previous teeth shade and dietary habits. Your teeth will be whiter for approximately six to twelve months; you can maintain your brighter colour by using your gel to ‘top-up’ the treatment as required.

Enlighten Evolution whitening: Enlighten teeth whitening produces results that will last up to around 3 years with your top-

up treatment.

To book your initial whitening appointment, contact the Welcome Team on 01252 713797 or contact us online.

   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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