When it comes to whitening your teeth there are many options available. However, it is important to bear in mind that not all tooth whitening systems are created equal!
The teeth whitening system we use at our Leicester clinic is a professional system called Enlighten. Enlighten can whiten even the darkest teeth by several shades, in fact, you can lighten your teeth up to a staggering 16 shades! Enlighten is widely acknowledged as the most effective whitening system in the world. It’s the only one that guarantees a Vita shade B1 for every patient. But don’t worry your teeth won’t look unnaturally white. Sometimes the very white teeth you see on celebrities are often crowns or veneers which are made from porcelain.
We have two choices available for patients wishing to whiten their teeth. Enlighten Ultimate and Enlighten Home. Both of these involve a 2 week home treatment however, the Enlighten Ultimate treatment is followed by a 1 hour in practice visit to the dentist. It works by increasing the tooth‘s permeability to oxygen which breaks down stain molecules.
The dentist will help you to decide which option is most suitable for you depending on the shade of your teeth and what you are hoping to achieve.
How does it work?
The whitening gel is placed into your custom made teeth whitening trays which hold the teeth whitening gel without it leaking into the mouth or being diluted by saliva. The trays are very comfortable to wear and are worn overnight for 14 consecutive nights. The active ingredients in the teeth whitening gel pass through the dental enamel, breaking down stains by chemical oxidation. The process can take some time so it is important to finish the treatment as directed by your dentist.
How long do the results last?
Results can last indefinitely with some very simple maintenance. Wearing the trays for 1 night every other month. Continuing to brush with Tooth Serum will also prolong results.
Will it work for me?
Enlighten teeth whitening has a 98% success rate. As with all teeth whitening systems they cannot lighten fillings, veneers or crowns. Your dentists will check and discuss your suitability at your consultation appointment.
Is it teeth whitening painful?
Sometimes there is some transient sensitivity but this passes once the treatment is complete. Enlighten is the only whitening brand to give you: guaranteed long-lasting whitening results and low sensitivity compared to other whitening systems.
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