Q: What does tooth whitening do?

A: Tooth whitening can be a highly effective, yet very simple way, of lightening the colour of teeth without removing any of the tooth surface. It cannot make a colour change, but lightens the existing colour.

Q: Why would my teeth need to be bleached?

A: Everyone is different; and just as our hair and skin colour varies, so do our teeth. Some teeth have a yellowish tinge, some are more beige – very few are actually ‘white’. Teeth also yellow with age can become stained on the surface by food and drinks such as tea, coffee and blackcurrant. Calculus (tartar) can also affect the colour of the teeth. Some people may have staining inside their teeth. This can be caused by certain antibiotics or tiny cracks in the teeth, which take up the stain.

Q: Will I be happy with the results?

A: Treatment results may vary depending on the original shade of the teeth. Teeth will tend to darken slightly over time.This is dependant on your diet (e.g tea, coffee, redwine) and habits (e.g smoking).

Q: What about over the counter home kits?

Over-the-counter kits are not recommended as they contain only a small amount of hydrogen peroxide which makes the product less effective.

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