Teeth Whitening at Loughton Dental Spa

Teeth Whitening is the process of making your teeth ‘whiter’ by removing stains and discolouration.

As well as other health benefits, stopping smoking can also help prevent discolouration and staining

We provide in-surgery teeth whitening

In surgery, teeth whitening offers maximum effect and can be followed up with professional home whitening.

Professional home whitening kits

These procedures both involve bleaching – using a peroxide-based bleaching gel. The higher the peroxide level of the gel, the stronger it is.

However, it is important to get the balance right because a higher concentration gel can cause side effects such as sensitivity and damage to the surrounding

Some people are not suitable for teeth whitening. The dentist will assess your suitability during a consultation.
If you have gum disease or other dental health problems, you may not be suitable.
A teeth-whitening process will not change colour of crowns, veneers, or fillings. These may need to be changed to suit the colour of your teeth.

It depends on both the individual and the type of whitening system used.
Some people respond very well to teeth whitening and have dramatically whiter teeth as a result, whereas others may notice very little difference at all.
Heavily stained yellow teeth tend to have much more dramatic results than those with slightly discoloured teeth. Our dentist will be able to advise you on the likely results following a consultation.

Although some people experience no pain or sensitivity with their teeth, many people will experience some kind of sensitivity either during and/or after the initial treatment.
Use of a good desensitising toothpaste, sometimes together with a  special relief gel or tooth mousse (or MI paste) to apply to your teeth will help with the sensitivity and minimise the chances of any discomfort from sensitivity occurring.
If experiencing sensitivity, for your comfort, you should avoid hot or cold food and drinks during this period