Professional teeth whitening is a simple and effective way to lighten the natural shade of your teeth and create a brighter-looking smile.
At Rinse Dental in Brooklands, Milton Keynes, your whitening treatment is planned around your individual smile, oral health and goals.
Before treatment begins, we’ll assess your teeth and gums, discuss the result you’re hoping to achieve and make sure whitening is suitable for you.
Teeth naturally change colour over time.
Ageing, tea, coffee, red wine, smoking and other lifestyle factors can all contribute to teeth appearing darker or more discoloured.
Professional whitening uses specially formulated whitening gel to gradually lighten the natural colour of your teeth.
Your oral health is assessed before whitening is prescribed, allowing treatment to be planned appropriately for your teeth and gums.
Whitening isn't about giving everyone the same shade. We consider your starting tooth colour, smile and the type of result you're hoping to achieve.
Where a take-home whitening system is prescribed, custom-made trays are designed to fit closely around your teeth for controlled application of the whitening gel.
Once you've completed treatment, we'll explain how to look after your smile and when whitening top-ups may be appropriate.
We begin by discussing what you would like to improve and assessing your teeth and gums to make sure whitening is appropriate for you.
Your existing tooth shade is assessed and we’ll discuss what you can realistically expect from treatment.
Your dentist will prescribe the appropriate professional whitening treatment and explain exactly how to use it.
You’ll follow the prescribed whitening programme at home using your custom trays and whitening gel.
Professional teeth whitening may be suitable if your natural teeth have become darker or discoloured due to:
How much your teeth lighten will vary from person to person, which is why your dentist will discuss realistic expectations with you before treatment begins.
Professional whitening can create a noticeable change while still allowing your smile to look natural.
Every patient’s starting shade and response to whitening is different, so results will vary.
Both can leave your smile looking brighter but they do different things.
Professional teeth whitening is carried out following an assessment of your oral health and using whitening products prescribed by a dental professional.
Your dentist will make sure your teeth and gums are suitable before treatment begins and explain how to use your whitening treatment correctly.
Some people experience temporary tooth sensitivity during or after whitening.
If you experience sensitivity, let us know. Your dentist can advise you on managing this and may adjust how you use your whitening treatment where appropriate.
The result varies between patients and depends on factors including your starting tooth shade and the nature of the discolouration.
We'll discuss realistic expectations with you before treatment begins rather than promising a particular shade.
Whitening treatment works on natural tooth structure.
Existing composite fillings, bonding, crowns and veneers will not whiten in the same way as your natural teeth.
This is particularly important when planning cosmetic treatment, as your dentist may recommend whitening your teeth before replacing or matching visible restorations.
There is no fixed period that whitening will last.
Diet, smoking, oral hygiene and other lifestyle factors can all influence how your tooth colour changes over time.
Your dentist can advise you on maintaining your result and whether occasional top-up treatment is appropriate.
Airflow® removes plaque, biofilm and external surface staining during professional dental hygiene treatment.
Professional whitening changes the natural shade of your teeth, allowing them to become lighter.
If staining is your main concern, a hygiene appointment may sometimes be the best place to start.
Yes. Your teeth and gums need to be assessed before professional tooth whitening is prescribed.
This helps identify issues such as untreated decay, gum problems or restorations that may affect whether whitening is appropriate for you.
Not everyone will be suitable for whitening.
Your dentist will assess your oral health, dental history and existing restorations before recommending treatment.