Many people are unhappy with the discolouration of their teeth, which is why at Highfields Dental, teeth whitening is increasingly popular. Following your initial examination, the dentist will establish if the whitening is suitable for you.
Your first visit following you consultation will be to take impressions of your teeth to construct your individual trays (this takes 1-2 weeks).The home method used at Highfields involves you carrying out the bleaching yourself by placing the gel in your trays and wearing them overnight for a course of two weeks.
We then offer you a whitening review to see how many shades you have glistened up the scale.
The Dangers of Unsafe Teeth Whitening?
Teeth whitening involves the use of hydrogen peroxide, which can be dangerous in unsafe quantities when it can cause serious burns. It is also not suitable for everyone either, such as those with evidence of tooth decay, gum inflammation or who suffer from sensitive teeth, which is why an intiial consultation is carried out.
That is why there are a number of rules in place to safeguard patients:
- Teeth whitening must legally be administered by a qualified dental professional who has first examined the patient’s mouth.
- Teeth whitening products and procedures using doses higher than 0.1% of hydrogen peroxide must only be sold to registered dental professionals for use in their practice.
- Teeth whitening can also only be performed on those over 18 years old.
Enjoy Safe Teeth Whitening in Leicester
At Highfields, our dentists are fully qualified to perform legal teeth whitening to a safe standard. To choose the best treatment for you to get the results you want, get in touch.
