Did you know that teeth whitening is the most popular cosmetic dental treatment in the world? At Garden View Dental Care in Buckinghamshire, we offer two options for whitening treatment, either as a standalone procedure to rapidly boost the appearance of your smile, or as the perfect complement to other aesthetic procedures, such as teeth straightening.

What you need to know

The first and most important thing to remember about teeth whitening is that by law it can only be carried out by a dentist, or another qualified professional – hygienist, hygiene therapist, clinical dental technician– on a dentist’s prescription.

Whilst some beauty salons offer teeth whitening treatment, this is neither legal nor safe. Any unqualified provider of whitening treatment can be charged with a number of offences, including unlawfully practising dentistry and carrying on the business of dentistry, not being a dentist or dental care professional. However, by the time anyone ends up being prosecuted, the damage is likely to have been done already to someone’s teeth.

The teeth whitening treatments provided by our Buckinghamshire clinic are regulated and tested, and have been proven to be both safe and effective. As with any cosmetic procedure, teeth whitening should only be carried out in a healthy mouth, so your dentist will treat any underlying health problems before starting whitening.

Buckinghamshire teeth whitening

There are two teeth whitening options available from Garden View in Buckinghamshire. The first is home whitening, which takes approximately two weeks, and involves the use of custom-made whitening trays and bleaching gel.

You put a small amount of gel in the trays and wear them overnight for a fortnight, after which your teeth will be several shades brighter and whiter.

The second option is power teeth whitening, which is carried out in a single session at our Buckinghamshire clinic. Your dentist first protects your lips and gums, then applies whitening gel to your teeth. A special light is used to activate the gel while you sit back and relax; one hour later, you will have a beautiful, bright smile.

To book a teeth whitening appointment in Buckinghamshire, get in touch with the team at Garden View today.