Whitening teeth
Teeth whitening involves bleaching your teeth to make them lighter. It can’t make your dental brilliant white, but it can lighten the existing colour by several shades.
Who can do dental brightening ?
dental whitening is a form of dentistry and should only be carried out by a dentist or another regulated dental professional, such as a dental hygienist or dental therapist, on the prescription of a dentist.
Some beauty salons offer teeth whitening, but this is illegal if there’s no dental professional present, and it may put your oral health at risk.
What happens during dental whitening?
If you have your dental whitened you’ll first need to make 2 to 3 visits to the dental surgery.
The dentist will take an impression of your teeth to make a mouthguard and tell you how to use it with a bleaching gel. Then, using your mouthguard at home, you regularly apply the gel for a specified period of time over a few weeks. Some whitening gels can be left on for up to 8 hours at a time, which can shorten the treatment period.
Can a dentist get teeth whiter?
As long as they are registered with the General Dental Council, any dentist can whiten dental. On a dentist’s recommendation, teeth whitening procedures can also be performed by certified dental therapists and dental hygienists.
What dangers come with bleaching your teeth?
Your gums may become sensitive to the chemicals used in dental whitening, regardless of the treatment you choose, especially if you already have sensitive teeth. Additionally, there’s a risk of gum burns and tooth enamel damage from some at-home whitening kits.
