Teeth whitening can be an impressive way of changing the natural colour of your teeth without causing any damage to the tooth surface. It will only whiten natural teeth. Crowns, veneers and other ‘false teeth’ will stay the same colour and will not be affected by the whitening process.

There are many reasons why people choose to have their teeth whitened. Our teeth vary enormously in colour, with very few people having brilliant white teeth. Other factors can affect the colour of our teeth:

• Age
• Staining from food and drink
• Smoking
• Long-term antibiotic use
• Calculus (tarter)
• Small cracks in the surface of your teeth that attract stains

Before undertaking any form of whitening, the dentist will assess to decide if you are suitable and explain how each method works. The active ingredient in the whitening product is Hydrogen Peroxide. Custom-made trays will be made for you to use, during and after your chosen treatment. All this will be explained at your consultation appointment, and can be done by the following method:

• Professional At Home Teeth Whitening Kits