When it comes to the perfect smile, the first thing people want is the pearly white brightness showcased to us by the likes of Hollywood. It is becoming more and more common for people to look for ways to improve the colour of their teeth to achieve this dream, but finding a safe and effective treatment can be challenging.
We explore some treatments available to individuals looking for the Hollywood smile and discover the best way to get it without damaging your pearly whites.
What is Teeth Whitening?
The teeth whitening process removes stains and discolouration of the teeth to achieve a whiter and brighter smile. It can lighten the existing colour by several shades and is the best way to achieve the most dazzling smile.
Over 40% of the UK’s population are unhappy with the colour of their teeth and, even with teeth-whitening toothpaste, struggle to achieve the perfect white smile. Various products and equipment are available on the market to whiten teeth, but not all of them are healthy for your mouth. Although your teeth may not be perfectly white, they can still be healthy. However, using incorrect or dangerous online products can quickly damage your teeth. There are a handful of products which may be safe to use, but always consult your dentist before purchasing any of them.
How Do Teeth Whitening Products Work?
Professional products will whiten your teeth without causing harm to them. We use a formula specially designed to cover your teeth and remove the discolouration of the enamel. It achieves this by increasing the tooth’s permeability to oxygen, which breaks down stain molecules.
There is no quick fix to the treatment, and it must be done over time to get the whitest smile. As a leading private dentist in Manchester, our treatments offer the best results with noticeable brightness in just three weeks.
In contrast, unregulated products which offer instant whiteness can strip your teeth of protective enamel, leaving them vulnerable. Using cheap and unregulated teeth-whitening kits produces quicker and more permanent stains while exposing them to becoming weaker and even resulting in tooth loss.
Are Dentists the Only Professionals Who Can Offer Teeth Whitening?
There has been an increase in beauty salons offering a teeth whitening service over the past few years. Although they may claim to have completed adequate training, it is illegal for them to provide this service, and it should be avoided for the health of your teeth. Teeth whitening is a form of dentistry and should only be carried out by a registered dental professional.
Can I Buy DIY Teeth Whitening Kits to Do at Home?
As previously mentioned, you can buy an array of products online to help with teeth whitening. Many kinds of toothpaste offer whitening agents as part of your daily dental hygiene routine, but to get the best results, you should always seek a professional dentist’s advice.
At Bespoke Dental, we provide the most effective Enlighten teeth whitening in Manchester, carried out primarily at home. It carries a 98% success rate, requires only one trip to our dental clinic and is much safer than buying whitening gels online.
Do Online UV Laser Treatments Work?
In simple terms, no. Many online UV treatments are nothing more than gimmicks. Often, they are nothing more than a coloured LED light and perform nothing for teeth-whitening. Usually, they come with gels or solutions which must be applied throughout the procedure to get the best results. Often these are simply bleaching agents and unsafe products which are unregulated. On occasion, these UV lights are, in fact, genuine products but are dangerous to use unless trained in the art of dentistry, and you could cause permanent damage to your teeth.
There have been many reports of these products causing acid burns and destroying patients’ teeth to the point they are brittle and damaged, which can cause easy breakage and chips. In addition, the stains they removed come back quicker and darker than before. When looking for teeth whitening treatments, you should always consult your dentist, as most of our effective products are unavailable to buy over the counter.
How Can I Achieve Teeth Whitening at Home?
Contrary to popular belief, teeth whitening treatments offered by dentists are done predominantly at home. There are usually no weekly visits, with only one final appointment to check on the progress and advise if the treatment is working well. The appointment will also provide additional treatment to give your teeth the final boost and offer a longer-lasting white smile.
Teeth whitening kinds of toothpaste are reasonably effective at preventing stains between regular check-ups, but you should always choose a reputable brand recommended by your dentist. Whilst they offer some benefits, they may take a little longer, and some dietary changes will need to be made to achieve the brightness of teeth whitening services. If you do choose to buy a product online, you should always consult a professional as to which is deemed the most effective and safest to use. Whereas with our bespoke smile makeover services in Manchester, there is no need to change your lifestyle, and you still get the beautiful white smile you dream of.
Speak to our team today about our teeth whitening services and get the smile you have always dreamed of.
