Teeth Whitening London

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Teeth whitening is the No.1 requested and performed cosmetic dental procedure in the UK. In everyday life, the microscopic pores of your teeth are pigmented with substances such as red wine, coffee and tobacco. These, in conjunction with age-related changes, can give your smile a stained and discoloured appearance. London teeth whitening, also known as teeth bleaching, lightens teeth and helps to remove stains and discolouration. It is effective in 95% of patients and even works well for severely discoloured root canal treated teeth.

Smile Cliniq’s best teeth whitening in London is the ideal procedure to have before that important social occasion allowing you to have a radiant smile in all of your photos. We recommend home whitening with Enlighen to achieve the best, long-lasting results.

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London Teeth Whitening Dentists at Smile Cliniq

Dr Abeer Shehadeh

BDS – Damascus University, Syria (2011)

Associate Dentist

Dr Abeer Shehadeh
Dr Chetan Kaher

BDS BSc (Hons) MFDS RCS (Eng)

Principal Dentist
Dr Chetan Kaher
Dr Krishen Shah

BDS (Lond) MJDF RCS (Eng) PgCert Dental Ed (Beds) MSc Endo (Lond)

Associate Dentist With Special Interest In Endodontics

Dr Krishen Shah
Dr Nickil Dhokia

BDS (Lond) Kings College, PG Cert Advanced Aesthetic & Restorative Dentistry, MFDS

Associate Dentist | Invisalign & Composite Bonding Provider

Dr Nickil Dhokia
Dr Ravinder Varaich

BDS MFGDP RCS ENG MAE

Associate Dentist | Accredited Expert Witness In Clinical Negligence

Dr Ravinder Varaich
Dr Sarah Bux

BDS MFDS RCS (Ed)

Associate Dentist

Dr Sarah Bux
Dr Sarita Kotecha

BDS – Guy’s, King’s and St. Thomas’s School for Medicine and Dentistry, UK

Principal Dentist

Dr Sarita Kotecha

Best Teeth Whitening Dentist London

Looking for a more brighter smile?
Teeth whitening treatment in London remains the safest and most effective way to a brighter whiter smile. After an initial consultation and a thorough assessment, we will give you options for your professional teeth whitening in London according to your needs. We will prepare a treatment plan which will then be thoroughly discussed with you to provide a customised teeth whitening procedure that’s just right for you.

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What is London Teeth Whitening?

Teeth whitening in London is a simple technique using hydrogen peroxide to lighten the shade of your teeth. This is Smile Cliniq’s most popular procedure to dramatically improve your appearance, at significantly less cost and inconvenience than other techniques. This technique of professional teeth whitening in London is safe when carried out by our professional teeth whitening dentists London.

Laser Teeth Whitening London

Laser teeth whitening London, also known as power whitening, is another type of teeth whitening system that our teeth whitening dentist can provide. A bleaching product is painted onto your teeth and then a light or laser is shone on them to activate the whitening. Laser teeth whitening London takes about an hour. You may use this time to watch your favourite Netflix show! just don’t forget to tell your dentist.

Teeth Whitening London Procedure

Before any teeth whitening procedure, we take a record of your current teeth shade to track your progress. After your teeth whitening treatment is complete, a post-treatment shade is taken to show your the results! Allowing you to see the full difference and enjoy your brighter, more confident smile.

At-home Teeth Whitening London

Smile Cliniq offers professional teeth whitening in London using two clinically proven and safe treatment options. Patients can choose convenient at home teeth whitening or a fast, in-practice treatment carried out by an experienced teeth whitening dentist in London, helping you achieve a brighter, more confident smile.

Custom Home Teeth Whitening

On your initial visit to the London Smile Cliniq dental practice, your dentist will take 3D Trios digital scan of your mouth. From this, a customised tray is made to snugly fit to your teeth. These trays ensure that there is minimal leakage and maximum cosmetic effect.

Once constructed the trays will be checked for accuracy of fit and specific instructions will be provided on your tooth-whitening regime. Customised trays are loaded with the easily applicable peroxide gel and worn either overnight or for 1-2 hours a day.

A brief visit after active treatment to your dentist ensures that a London teeth whitening effect has occurred and that you are pleased with your result.

Teeth Whitening Expectations

Significant whitening can be achieved in many cases, but there is no absolute way to predict how light your teeth will get. Exact results are not guaranteed, except with Enlighten who guarentee B1 shade. Teeth with multiple colourations, bands or spots due to tetracycline staining or fluorosis do not whiten as well and may appear more spotted after treatment. These may require further treatment to achieve a uniform result in the form of ICON resin infiltration, composite bonding or veneers. A patchy appearance of teeth with white spots may occur after whitening, this usually blends in after a few weeks.

Alternatives to Teeth Whitening Dentist Approved

Scale and polish or air abrasion can improve tooth colour by removing surface staining. This may not be as effective for dead teeth whitening. Crowns and veneers can change the shade as well as the shape of the teeth, however, they involve shaving part of the tooth away and replacing it with porcelain. Composite bonding is a nice middle ground option – preserving tooth structure and improving colour, shape and contour

Dead or Black Teeth Whitening Success Story

“I injured my front tooth when I was about 10 years old in primary school. I ran into one of my taller, much bigger classmates!! I was taken to the dentist almost immediately after it happened as my lip was massively swollen, however, there was too much swelling to see the full extent of the damage, but the dentist suspected I had killed the nerve and would need a root canal.

A few weeks later I had the root canal done. My front tooth began discolouring a few days after the accident and continued to get darker until it became a very noticeable dark grey colour. At the time it didn’t really bother me as I was so young. It was only in later years when I was about 15 years old that it really started to bother me, especially when I got my braces off which made the darkened tooth even more noticeable, as up to this it was partially covered by the brace itself.

I had had internal bleaching done on the tooth when I was about 13 years old and on holiday in New York, as my mum’s friend is a dentist there. The results were good but as I was only able to make it to 2 out of the 3 recommended sessions, the tooth began to discolour again within a few years. When I was around 17 years old, I had more treatment, this time a whitening kit that I used at home for 2 weeks. The results of this were good but not perfect and again this only lasted a few years.

In recent years, the discolouration of my front tooth has really bothered me and is something I particularly noticed in photographs. It was the first thing my eye was drawn to anytime I saw a photograph of myself. Thanks to years of Orthodontics I finally have nice straight teeth that I’m delighted with and take very good care of, however, all of this I felt was overshadowed by my grey front tooth. It made me very self-conscious and paranoid about my smile, despite the fact that the rest of my teeth were healthy.

The results from the internal bleaching treatment carried out by Dr Chetan and his colleagues have been amazing. There has been a massive improvement in the colour of my front tooth and I no longer notice it in pictures. I’m delighted with the results and definitely would recommend this procedure to anyone with the same problem as me, who like me does not want to go down the road of a crown or veneer.

Many thanks to Dr Chetan and his colleagues!!”

Teeth Whitening Recall and Review

Cigarette smoking, tea, coffee, red wine and other pigmented substances are best avoided during whitening treatment. Even after the best teeth whitening in London, if these specific instructions are not followed you may see the whiteness start to fade in as little as a few months.

After a period of time, due to the nature of today’s lifestyles, you may notice that the whiteness of your smile may have faded. Many people undergo a yearly top-up procedure to maintain their bright white smile. You must discuss your whitening schedule with your dentist and, talk about products that would work best for you. Typically an inital course of treatment may be 2-3 weeks, comparatively, a top-up treatment is usually just a few days.

It is important to employ a strict oral hygiene regime encompassing professional hygiene intervention. You will be shown the most appropriate method to ensure optimal oral health. Regular recall and review are essential to ensure the optimal status of your smile.

Possible Side Effects of Teeth Whitening

All forms of health treatment, including teeth whitening, have some risks and limitations that can occur. However, they are infrequent and are usually minor in nature.

Tooth sensitivity

During the whitening process, some patients may experience tooth sensitivity. This is normal and generally mild if your teeth are not normally sensitive. If your teeth are normally sensitive, please inform your teeth whitening dentist before treatment. Please let your dentist know if you experience any discomfort during or after the procedure. A mild analgesic will usually be effective in eliminating any discomfort. A desensitising toothpaste/mouth wash will also help symptoms.

Gum and soft tissue irritation

Whitening may cause inflammation of your gums, lips or cheek margins. This is generally the result of the whitening gel coming into contact with these issues. If any irritation does occur, it is generally short in duration and is very mild. Rinsing with warm salt water can relieve it.

Existing restorations

White fillings; porcelain or composite restorations, crowns or veneers will not whiten during this procedure. This will have been discussed with you by your dentist and replacement of these restorations may have been recommended.

Defective fillings and cavities

If these are present the gel may leak into the cavities, between the defective fillings and tooth, which may cause some discomfort. In the worst case, it may lead to the need for root canal treatment. It is strongly advised any cavities, decay, or defective fillings are treated before any cosmetic teeth whitening is carried out.

Relapse

Teeth whitening is not permanent and teeth may regress in shade somewhat. This is natural and is dependent on diet. To maintain teeth at their optimal whiteness, it is advised to avoid staining foods, drinks and smoking, i.e. coffee, tea, red wine and curries. Repeat treatments may be needed to maintain the tooth colour you desire.

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Instructions Before Teeth Whitening in London Smile Cliniq

Follow instructions from your teeth whitening dentist in London.
If you are a smoker, do not smoke for 48 hours.
Stay away from highly coloured foods (red sauce, carrot juice, blueberries, curries, etc.) and beverages (coffee, tea, etc.) for 48 hours.

What to Expect After Teeth Whitening

Sensitivity to hot or cold liquids may occur. This usually passes within 1-7 days after completion of treatment and during treatment sensitivity can be reduced by filling your trays with a “sensitive” toothpaste for an hour a day and brushing with a sensitive toothpaste such as Colgate Sensitive Pro-Relief or Sensodyne, or placing the said toothpaste on the teeth overnight.

If sensitivity is severe or persists, contact your teeth whitening dentist in London.

If you experience gum sensitivity do not brush the affected area while brushing your teeth, instead use an antiseptic mouthwash like Curasept.

Immediate whitening results can be quite dramatic due to minor dehydration of your teeth.

It is normal for the colour to tone down somewhat after treatment when your teeth rehydrate to a natural white tone.

Long-term results vary from patient to patient. This can depend on the original shade of your teeth and include habits such as smoking or drinking coloured beverages (red wine, coffee, tea, etc.)

Touch-up treatments may be needed every 6-12 months to retain colour.

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Teeth Whitening London FAQs

Whitening your teeth too often increases the risk of negative side effects, such as tooth sensitivity and damage to tooth enamel and gums. But there’s no official guideline for how often whitening can be done safely. That’s why it’s important to get your dentist’s recommendation and always follow product instructions.

Teeth whitening London prices vary depending on the type of treatment that is best for you. Below is the list of teeth whitening costs London:

Home bleaching on our practice plan – FREE with membership
Home bleaching – From £275 (membership included)
In-chair bleaching – From £295
Combined bleaching – From £450
Enlighten Tooth Whitening – From £650
Internal bleaching – From £250 (with membership £212.50)
Additional gel syringe – From £40
SmileFast Digital Smile Design – From £150
SmileFast Try In – From £350
SmileFast 6 Teeth Composite Veneers – From £3000
SmileFast 4 Teeth Composite Veneers – From £2000

The yellow discolouration of your teeth is the most common sign of damaged enamel. This begs the question “does teeth whitening damage the enamel?” The answer is no, teeth whitening doesn’t damage your tooth enamel.

Laser technology has changed the way in which many functional and cosmetic procedures are performed and dentistry solutions are no exception. Laser teeth whitening London is an extremely effective way to remove stains and discolouration from the teeth, leaving them whiter and brighter than before.

Teeth bleaching is a simple technique using hydrogen peroxide to lighten the shade of your teeth. This is Smile Cliniq’s most popular procedure to dramatically improve your appearance, at significantly less cost and inconvenience than other techniques. This technique of professional teeth whitening in London is safe when carried out by our professional teeth whitening dentists.

Teeth whitening is most effective on surface stains caused by age, or pigmented foods and drinks. The whitening of your tooth occurs due to breakdown of the peroxide gel providing highly active oxygen free radicals. These effectively break up the unattractive pigmented molecules causing the stain to be removed, providing you with a brighter whiter smile.

The lighter the stain the easier it is to whiten. The most severe discolouration (e.g. tetracycline staining) may require a longer period of active teeth whitening with subsequent veneers.

Over the counter systems are not on a par with Smile Cliniq approved products used by our teeth whitening dentist in London. They differ in the type of chemical used and its active concentration. Scientific literature and research indicates that our dentist-monitored best teeth whitening in London is the most effective and safest way to lighten discoloured teeth.

If you have existing tooth-coloured restorations such as crowns or white fillings, these will not alter in shade.

The difference you want to see in your teeth whitening before and after is your choice. Generally, the longer you bleach your teeth the whiter they become. In today’s cosmetic conscious society, shades accepted in the past have been superseded by the pearlescent whites that people now accept as normal. The general dental consensus is the shade of the teeth should match the whiteness of a person’s eye.

These generally contain too little of any active teeth bleaching material to provide a true whitening result. Instead the product is likely to contain an abrasive material, which physically removes layers of your tooth. This gives an apparent whiter tooth but with a dull appearance.

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