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.


Most people dream of a beautiful, Hollywood-style white smile, but unfortunately the stresses and strains of everyday life can easily get in the way. When you think about what your teeth go through in an average day, it’s not difficult to understand how they become stained. Tea, coffee, cola, red wine, habits such as smoking and even some medicines can result in staining of the teeth.
There are numerous causes of tooth discolouration. As a survey carried out for National Smile Month 2016 the Oral Health Foundation found that 64% of people who disliked some aspect of their current smile cited the colour of their teeth as their number-one bugbear.
Many people dislike their current smile, so if you are among the 70 plus per cent of people who are unhappy being asked to smile in photographs, why not come to our Buckinghamshire clinic for a cosmetic dentistry consultation? We will work with you to find the perfect smile solution.
Why we need teeth whitening
The secret to effective cosmetic dentistry is to create results that look as natural as they do beautiful. The techniques used at our Buckinghamshire dental practice are designed to be noticeable, yet subtle – creating an entirely natural-looking appearance.
Everybody wants to look good in their holiday photos, but a recent survey showed that some 70% of people disliked their current smile so much that they didn’t enjoy being asked to smile for a picture. At our Buckinghamshire dental practice, we think that everyone deserves a beautiful smile that they want to show off. So if you are unhappy with your current smile, why not come into Garden View Dental Care for a consultation with a cosmetic dentist to see how we can help you?
The ideal summer pick-me-up
Summer is – almost – here and many people’s thoughts are turning to summer holidays. You may be surprised to discover that the vast majority of adults in the UK feel uncomfortable about smiling in photographs because they are ashamed or embarrassed about their teeth.
The hows and whys of teeth whitening treatment