A smile that perfectly suits your face and makes you look youthful, happy and confident. Who would think that going to the dentist could get your friends and family asking why you look so great? We offer a range of treatments geared specifically towards perfecting and boosting the beautiful smiles of our patients.

When it comes to cosmetic dentistry teeth whitening treatments are as popular as ever. This is because we are constantly facing the appearance of our teeth every day when we look in the mirror. Since we’re always exposed to our teeth, we’re prone to notice imperfections, stains, or yellow teeth.

Should you decide to whiten your teeth, there are two ways to go about it: doing it yourself by purchasing one of the many whitening products available in pharmacies or having it done in a cosmetic dental practice like Lane Ends Dental Practice.

At first glance, whitening your teeth on your own is very tempting: prices are fair, and treatments are quick and simple. There’s also a whole bunch of products available, and it’s easy to find something depending on your needs. However, the safety of such products is sometimes questionable. Some tooth whitening products are filled with abrasive elements that damage teeth enamel, which can lead to long term complications. Moreover, the results of a DIY tooth whitening treatments are less efficient and resilient than teeth whitening performed by a cosmetic dentist.

For this reason, you should consult an experienced dentist prior to whitening your teeth. Do not hesitate to get in touch with Lane Ends Dental Practice for amazing teeth whitening  or to get more information on teeth whitening options.We employ a team of highly-qualified cosmetic dental professionals who are always on top of the latest technology. With their teeth whitening treatments, you’ll soon be able to flash your best smile.

Teeth Whitening 

The first thing people often notice during a conversation is a smile. If dull or discoloured teeth are hurting your confidence, you need not fret. With teeth whitening, you can get a white and bright smile that radiates and promotes vitality and confidence. Therefore, teeth whitening is one of the most popular cosmetic dental procedures as it improves the appearance of the teeth. This procedure is an effective way of lightening the colour of your teeth without affecting the tooth surface.

How teeth lose their whiteness

Tooth enamel is porous. Staining and colouring elements in food and tobacco can penetrate the enamel far below the surface. Certain medications can also affect the enamel’s colour and clarity. Ageing itself can dull your teeth and darken them. Teeth can become yellowed, stained or darkened over time from any one of these sources, causing self-consciousness when smiling.

Causes of Tooth Discolouration

The outer layer of your tooth, also known as enamel is highly susceptible to stains. Some of the habits that lead to discoloration of teeth are:

• Excessive use of tobacco
• Drinking liquids such as coffee, cola, red wine and tea
• Smoking
• Lack of good oral care
• Medications like antihistamines, antipsychotics and high blood pressure pills can also lead to teeth discolouration

How long it takes to Whiten your Teeth ?

Since only you can decide how white you want your teeth to become the amount that you bleach with custom trays is completely your decision. There is no reliable way to predict how light your teeth will whiten but it has been shown that the longer the whitening material is in contact with your teeth the more effect it will have.

Teeth are naturally darker along the gum-line so these areas may require more time to lighten than the rest of the tooth surfaces and usually remain slightly darker.