Are you fed up with hiding your smile in photos? Do you wish your teeth looked whiter but have tried every over the counter whitening gel and toothpaste?

If you are like most people, you wish your smile was a few shades lighter. Not only does having a whiter smile have a positive impact on your confidence, but it also makes you look healthier in general, so who wouldn’t want a whiter set of teeth?

Our dentist Farnham Road can help you to get the brighter smile you want, using teeth whitening in Guildford. Using either gels or abrasive polishing, we can remove stains and help you to get a smile that you won’t be able to stop showing off.

How does tooth whitening work?

In short, it works by removing the stains which are set in your teeth.

In the modern world, many products can stain your teeth, including coffee, chocolate and red wines. And once our team has assessed the cause of your dental staining, we can pick a suitable type of teeth whitening in Guildfordto remove it.

Depending on the type of staining, this will be either an oxidising gel or an abrasive polish. The oxidising gel will be applied in-surgery by our team and may include 14 days of using a weaker gel at home, applied using trays.

Is it uncomfortable?

In short, teeth whitening in Guildford should not be uncomfortable while we are performing it.

However, the use of oxidising gels and abrasive polishing can cause discomfort and issues with sensitivity once the procedure is completed, so please tell our team if you have a history of sensitive teeth. If you notice the formation of ulcers on your gums when using the at-home whitening gels, stop using them immediately and come to our surgery for a visit.

How long do the results last?

On average, the results of dental whitening can last up to 1 year, but you will need to use our whitening gels to help keep that grin glowing.

And lifestyle choices can have an enormous impact on the longevity of the whitening; if you smoke, consume coffee or are a bit of a fan of wine, these can all stain your teeth and reduce the effects of the whitening.

If you wish to undertake professional whitening regularly with our team at Farnham Road, we advise having at least 12 months between treatments.

Can I prolong it at home?

Yes, you can.

We can provide you with top-up gels to use at home, which will keep your teeth stain-free but the easiest way to prevent the reoccurrence of staining is to watch what you eat.

Remember, smoking, eating excess amounts of sugar and drinking coffee can all cause tannins to build up, and for stains to reoccur, so eliminating these from your diet as much as possible will help to keep your smile sparkling.

Contact our team at Farnham Road today for more information about the dental whitening products that we can offer.