If you're unhappy with the colour of your teeth, professional whitening can give you a noticeably brighter smile in a short space of time. It lightens the natural colour of your teeth without removing any of the tooth surface, and can lift both surface and internal stains.
It's one of the quickest, most affordable and most effective ways to improve your smile. In the UK, whitening can only legally be carried out by, or on the prescription of, a registered dental professional, so every treatment here starts with a check-up.
Who can have whitening?
You'll need a full dental check-up first, to make sure your teeth and gums are healthy and there's no decay, gum disease or problem with existing fillings.
How long do results last?
Studies of home whitening show results tend to last up to two years. After that, a top-up with your custom trays and whitening gel keeps your smile bright. You'll need to top up sooner if you drink a lot of tea, coffee or red wine, or if you smoke.
What whitening can and can't do
Whitening works on natural enamel. It won't change the colour of crowns, veneers, fillings or bonding, so if you have visible restorations near the front we'll talk about how to get an even result.
