Cosmetic Dentistry
Home Whitening
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All before & after photos are of Dr Birdseye's actual patients
Tooth discoloration is caused by many contributing factors including strongly dyed foods, tea, coffee, red wine, some prescription medications and smoking. Although many people opt for in-chair instant teeth whitening as they often have an important upcoming event such as wedding, other patients prefer the relaxed convenience of whitening their smile in the comfort of their own home at times more suited to their hectic life schedule.
Following a comprehensive and detailed oral health check, a cast of your teeth and gum contour is made from which custom-made whitening trays can be moulded. Similar in design to a sport mouthguard only much finer, they are designed to fit snugly over your teeth allowing for maximum contact to your tooth’s enamel surface while providing protection to your gums.
We will instruct you on the correct use of the gel and the quantity you need to apply to your trays and how long to wear them in order to achieve your desired results. The results achievable using at home whitening is the same as the one-hour treatment, but as the gel is not being activated by the Zoom light, your desired results may take up to a week to complete, although a noticeable change should be apparent after only a few applications.
If you experience sensitivity whilst using the at home treatment you should stop treatment applications for a few days. Often the use of s desensitising toothpaste can alleviate the problem. If symptoms continue, please contact our practice immediately for further advice.
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