- Cosmetic Dentistry -
- Tooth Whitening -
Costs of Tooth Whitening: |
If Completed by The Dentist: |
starting from £467.00 |
PLEASE NOTE: The reason the cost is higher for the dentist to complete this whitening procedure is because the dentists time per hour is higher in cost to the hourly rate of the hygienist. This however does not effect your overall results. It is who you feel comfortable seeing for this procedure. At the current time we have an offer running to see our Hygienist for this procedure. |
What is covered in the cost of your tooth whitening procedure? |
Includes pre & post operative clinical photographs so we can present you with before and after treatment photos. |
Photo to record colour match reference with our shade guide. |
Comprehensive written information for you to take away. |
Regular monitoring throughout treatment. |
Advice on after care and maintenance. |
This intervention is covered by our professional indemnity. |
What to expect at your tooth whitening appointments: |
Appointment 1 |
At your first appointment the dentist will discuss the process of tooth whitening and what it entails. They will talk you through your expectations and do a shade match for your currently un-whitened teeth. We will record photos so we can make a comparison when you begin your whitening. If you are happy to go ahead after hearing all the information, the dentist will then take impressions of your teeth. This impression of your teeth is then sent to the laboratory where it will be made into a perfectly fitted whitening tray to your mouth and teeth shape unlike ill fitting "at home whitening kits" you can find online. This usually takes around two weeks to arrive back to the practice. When it arrives back you will require a fit appointment. |
Appointment 2 |
At the second appointment the dentist will ensure that the trays that have arrived back from the laboratory fit perfect and feel comfortable in your mouth. The dentist will then do a demonstration for you, how much of the whitening gel to apply to the tray and how to care for both your whitening trays and whitening gel. We will always send you away with written instructions so you wont forget any information from the appointment. We are only a phone call away if you need any advice or help. If all is well, the trays fit and your happy with the information we have provided you with, you can now start your tooth whitening at home! |
Appointment 3 |
At the third appointment we will be reviewing your whitening progress. We may compare the photos recorded from appointment one to your current progress. We may do a second shade match to compare your starting shade to your shade at today's appointment. We will also ensure your using the product correctly, ask you how your using it and if you've experienced any side effects such as sensitivity (a common side effect reported by whitening gel users). |
Appointment 4 |
Similar to appointment three, and if necessary, we will be reviewing your progress once again. |
Factors to take into consideration prior to whitening: |
Cosmetic work such as tooth whitening is not covered by your Denplan, so if you are a Denplan patient with us you will need to pay our private fees for this service. |
Your teeth will only whiten to a certain shade then stop. |
Foods and drinks such as red wine or black coffee or spicy curries will increase the staining process if consumed daily, therefore you will need to keep on top of your whitening to maintain the shade you lightened them to. |
Fillings, crowns, bridges and any other restorations present will not be whitened by the gel, the gel will only whiten natural tooth, therefore these will need to be replaced with the correct shade once you have got to your desired shade. This usually is not an issue, and doesnt need to be replaced unless it is visible when you smile. Please note this will be an additional cost under private fees. |
We recommend that any cavities or old / potentially leaking fillings are dealt with prior to starting this type of treatment. |
Sensitivity due to whitening: |
Around 50% of patient's experience this to some degree, though only 10% find it to be sufficient of a problem to discontinue treatment. This can be managed by using sensitive toothpaste during your treatment and for several weeks after the treatment is complete. |
Cost of Whitening gel & Information about the product: |
£19.00 - per tube. |
Our whitening gel is sold in syringe tubes for easy application into your whitening trays. The syringe contains 3ML of tooth whitening gel per syringe. The dentist will talk you through how to properly store your whitening gel tubes at home. They will send you away with written information. They will also perform a demonstration with examples we have to show how much gel is needed to be used. |
Do your Research... Why having your whitening completed by anyone other than a dental professonal may not be a good idea: |
The whitening gel we use is 16% carbamide peroxide which is equivalent to 6% hydrogen peroxide. It is specifically formulated for the purpose of teeth whitening and is manufactured to a pharmaceutical standard. We source our whitening gel from a highly reputable UK based dental supply company. |
Tooth whitening is illegal if performed without a dentist supervision. (see General Dental Council advice leaflet here). Treatments and procedures offered by non-dental professionals (such as in beauty salons) could potentially cause damage to your teeth and soft tissues (gums). |
Tooth whitening "at home" kits are widely available to purchase both online and in drug stores, with social media, celebrities and influencers promoting these brands to many of their following with bright attractive packaging, showing shocking yet ironically unbelievable before and after pictures. Because of this we have experienced an increase in teenagers and young adults using these products at home. However it is illegal for these companies to sell you the same strength of peroxide dental professionals can and they usually don't contain enough to change the overall appearance of your smile, rather just dehydrating your teeth to make them appear whiter temporarily in most cases, with effects usually wearing off when the teeth re-hydrate. With these kits you usually receive an ill fitting whitening tray that is not specific to your mouth shape which can cause the product to leak out of the tray and onto soft tissues (gums). |
We never recommend you to complete your teeth whitening at home with a kit bought off the internet, but if you choose to do so, ensure you are reading all the ingredients labelled and researching prior to using it. If you experience any problems or issues while using a whitening product you have purchased offline you will not be covered for any correction treatment that may be needed as usually these online brands are not covered with insurance. If you need any help or advise, please don't hesitate to ask a member of our team. |
Whitening - Before & After Photographs: |
We have been granted full permission to display these photos on our website by the patients photographed. |
Composite Bonding information coming soon...
invisalign information coming soon...
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