Do You Qualify For Teeth Whitening?

Are you dreaming of a white smile? Before considering whitening your teeth, book an appointment for a check-up and cleaning with your dentist. Surface stains will need to be removed before any teeth whitening to achieve optimum results. Your dentist will then determine if you are a candidate for tooth whitening.

Not everybody is eligible for teeth whitening and there are several reason for it for example:

Pregnant or nursing mothers should avoid whitening their teeth as there is not enough research to determine the safety of tooth whitening products during pregnancy or lactation

Teeth that have restorations such as having been bonded with white fillings or where veneers have been used which means they cannot be whitened by using carbamide or hydrogen peroxide. As these teeth are not able to be whitened and would have been initially crafted to match the other surrounding teeth, if those very surrounding teeth would be whitened the smile would look artificial as the whitened teeth would stand out.

Natural tooth colors that are brown or gray in hue may not produce desired results. Typically, teeth with a yellow hue will produce the best results.

Teeth that have been stained by various eliments such as tea, coffee or smoking may not be affected by normal teeth whitening. Internal tooth whitening or permanent restorations may be an option to consider.

If you have hypersensitive teeth then teeth whitening may increase the level of sensitivity experienced thereafter due to the process.

For teeth whitening London and to discuss your options to ensure your own safety and optimal results call us on 020 7112 8131