Teeth whitening is a popular cosmetic dental treatment that can be used to quickly brighten up the appearance of your smile. Garden View Dental Care in Buckinghamshire offers two options for whitening treatment: you can either carry it out yourself at home under your dentist’s guidance, or you can have a power whitening session here in the practice – the choice is yours.

The ideal summer pick-me-up

If you are gazing out of the office window dreaming of your summer holidays, it could be the perfect time to book a teeth whitening consultation at our Buckinghamshire dental practice. Whitening is one of the fastest cosmetic procedures available, and can give your smile a whole new, brighter look in just a couple of appointments.

There are two important things to remember if you are considering teeth whitening treatment:

Number 1: ALWAYS consult a dentist.

There may be numerous products on eBay, in high street stores, and even in some beauty parlours that claim to whiten teeth. These must be avoided at all costs.

Teeth whitening is a skilled procedure that can, by law, only be carried out by a dentist or by a hygienist/hygiene therapist on a dentist’s prescription. Unqualified practitioners are likely to do more harm than good, and with over-the-counter or online products the very best you can hope for is that they won’t work. They often contain illegal levels of hydrogen peroxide that can seriously damage your mouth.

The whitening products at Garden View Buckinghamshire are tried, tested, and safe, and your dentist will be on hand at all times whichever option you choose.

Number 2: You need to have a healthy mouth

As with any cosmetic dental procedure, teeth whitening should only be carried out on a healthy mouth. If you have undiagnosed tooth decay or enamel erosion, for example, you are at an increased risk of developing sensitivity as a side-effect.

At our Buckinghamshire clinic, your clinician will ensure you are in good oral health and will treat any underlying conditions prior to whitening treatment beginning.

In the unlikely situation you are not suitable for whitening, another treatment such as veneers may be recommended.