Laser teeth Whitening or Home Whitening?

A common question in cosmetic dentistry is: what is the difference between laser teeth whitening and home teeth whitening kits? This short article written by one of the lead cosmetic dentists of the Perfect Smile Spa dental practice should help answer the question.

There are 3 options:
Zoom Laser teeth whitening – a one hour treatment in the dental practice. Home teeth whitening – custom trays made for your teeth which takes 10-14 days to work. Combination of ‘zoom’ and home – both of the above, zoom 1st followed by home.

What’s best?
The combination treatment is the best as it works the quickest and lasts the longest, but it depends on what you want and it is important to consider the following issues.

Cost of teeth whitening
The combination costs more (£570), the laser on its own is £495 and the home on its own is £220. Depending on the individual, the home is best value for money but the combination is the quickest!

Time
The home whitening takes about 10-14 days to work and you have to wear the trays an hour a day. The laser is done in an hour.

How long does teeth whitening last?The ‘zoom’ laser whitening can last 1-3 years…The home whitening can last for many years as you can top up when you wish and the same for the combination treatment.

Be aware
Always go to a cosmetic dentist for teeth whitening and not an unregistered person. This will ensure the best diagnosis and treatment is carried out for you. Over the counter teeth whitening products have very little effect. A good dental practice will always give you good aftercare.

Alternatives to teeth whitening
If you do not wish for whiter teeth but just want the stains removed, visiting the dental hygienist will improve this. If you want instant perfect teeth that will not discolour then porcelain veneers are an option.

Why do teeth discolour?
Teeth can discolour due to age, medication, food colourings and drinks such as tea, coffee and red wine. Tobacco can also stain teeth.

Success Rates
At Perfect Smile Spa we have a 100% success rate with teeth whitening as our cosmetic dentist will assess your mouth and advise what’s best for you! We consistently achieve an improvement of 6-10 shades and with minimal side effects.
Contact us on 01708 442 114 or email care@perfectsmilespa.co.uk or visit www.perfectsmilespa.co.uk

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Laser Teeth Whitening- Aftercare

Tooth whitening is one of the most popular cosmetic dentistry treatments. Laser teeth whitening is a very quick, safe and affordable treatment.

Things to consider before laser teeth whitening

• Are your teeth sensitive, if they are they may become more sensitive during teeth whitening, but this is only temporary.
• Do you have any porcelain veneers, dental crowns or dental bridges, if so these will not whiten with teeth whitening?
• Do you have any fillings on your front teeth, if so they may not whiten and you may need to get them matched in after?

The procedure
Laser teeth whitening involves a cosmetic dentist applying special whitening gel on your teeth after protection of the gums and then applying a special light to catalyse the teeth whitening process so that you have whiter teeth in an hour!

Homecare
In order for your teeth to stay whiter for as long as possible it is advised to have the home teeth whitening kit as and when you feel. This way your teeth may stay lighter for years and years.

Success Rates
Tooth whitening is very successful and on average cosmetics dentists see teeth lighten between 4-10 shades and sometimes 15+ shades! And it last for years.!

Want white teeth?
Contact Perfect Smile Spa on 01708 442114 or email care@perfectsmilespa.co.uk. Perfect Smile Spa specialise in teeth whitening and cosmetic dentistry.

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