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Teeth Whitening in London & How Much Does It Cost?

29th March 2021

A dazzling smile opens doors. Everyone loves to meet someone who has a huge grin and a welcoming attitude.

But you must have beautiful pearly whites for getting that thousand-watt smile. That is why tooth whitening has emerged as the most sought-after dental procedure.

Why Do You Need Tooth Whitening?

The crown of the teeth is made of calcium, and the outermost layer is known as enamel. Like all tissues, it is porous.

Over time caffeine and red wine seep in. Basically, any food that is colored affects the teeth. It does not happen in a day or even a year.

But over several years, definitely. Besides, plaque develops. Plaque is the build-up of debris behind your teeth.

In fact, without proper care, the enamel could erode, exposing the yellowish dentin underneath.
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The white teeth you had as a teen would change to a faint yellowish-brown hue. After a while, you become embarrassed to smile.

Without your knowledge, you gradually become a dour sullen person everyone avoids.

There are many ways to approach teeth whitening.

At home, you could use a bit of baking soda and rub it on your teeth. Make a paste with three spoons of baking soda and a few drops of water. Massage it with the brush.

The baking soda would get rid of the yellowing effect. It will not last, and after a few days, the stain will return. Baking soda is at most a temporary and makeshift measure till you can visit your dentist.

How Does Teeth Whitening Work?

There are several ways to get teeth whitened.

You would hear two words used interchangeably – whitening and bleaching.

Whitening means cleaning teeth and includes teeth brushing, flossing, scaling, and similar. Whitening does not use an external agent.

Bleaching, on the other hand, makes the teeth whiter than it originally was. The dentist would use small quantities of hydrogen peroxide or carbamide peroxide (the same products that bleach the hair).
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However, no one likes to say that they would have their teeth bleached. It makes it sound like a tie-dye shirt. So whitening is what you would hear at the dentist, but you are in effect getting your teeth bleached.

Hydrogen peroxide or carbamide peroxide that is used by a dentist is far more potent than you can buy at a local Walmart.

It has up to 45% concentration and needs to be handled by a trained medical professional.

First Steps of Teeth Whitening

You need to consult with a dentist. He would inspect your mouth and oral hygiene. It is not possible to have a cracked tooth, and you must be upfront about any toothache you experience.

It is better to treat permanent damage first rather than have half of your premolar fall out in the middle of the procedure.

It is advisable that before the procedure, you use chlorhexidine gluconate mouthwash for three nights. It removes the biofilm in your mouth. Like the rest of your digestive tract, your mouth is full of bacteria. They form a fine invisible film on top of the enamel.
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This medicated mouthwash cleans teeth surface thoroughly and makes the enamel ready for the dentist.

Being an OTC product, it is easily available at a pharmacy and quite cheap.

Teeth Whitening Process That We Use

At Natural Smiles, we offer you affordable and reliable dental care for all sorts of procedures. This includes teeth whitening. Our staff would always rise to the occasion and ensure you receive the best care possible at the lowest price.

We urge you not to hurry but have an initial examination. This would rule out any damage to your teeth during the procedure. Teeth whitening is important, but the overall health of your teeth is even more critical.

Our dental care professionals would thoroughly scrutinize the teeth and gums for any signs of periodontal disease. If any are detected, they would suggest that primary care be completed before proceeding with teeth whitening.

Teeth whitening strips that have various hues of white would be shown to you. Making your teeth unnaturally white would not help your smile. You don’t want a mouthful of white chiclets. Rather it is better to sport clean and healthy eggshell white teeth.

At first, the dentist would take a high-resolution photo of your teeth before whitening.

Thereafter he would apply the peroxide solution. This would be equally applied to all of your teeth and let stand for a few minutes.
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A specialized high-intensity lamp is used to activate the peroxide solution. by the end of the procedure, your teeth would look clear white and healthy.

How Many Visits Does It Require?

For most people, a single visit is enough. If your teeth are heavily discolored, you would need two visits.

After your procedure, you would be advised not to have tea, coffee, red wine, blueberries, and similar for about two weeks.

Theeffect of teeth whitening lasts a long time. If you avoid colored food, your teeth will remain sparkling white for up to three years.

The process can be repeated as often as you need.

Cost of Teeth Whitening in London

The price would vary widely depending on the dentist, his qualifications, and experience. Teeth whitening might cost upto £800, with the median price being around £575.

This is the cost of all the visits, along with the initial dental examination. Natural Smiles offers heavily discounted prices and is the most affordable in London.

Is There Any Side Effect

There is positively no side effect to teeth whitening. It is quite natural, and we do hundreds of procedures every year without any complaint.

Most are scared to visit dentists and worry about dental procedures. Teeth whitening is an entirely cosmetic process and causes no pain or requires no medication.

All that you would be requested to do would be to avoid some foods for a few weeks. If you are a smoker, it is best you let go of the habit after the procedure. Nicotine stains are quite unsightly.

Get your teeth up to eight shades whiter in an hour and consult with us today. We promise it would be the best decision you have ever taken.

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