About teeth whitening

If you are not entirely happy with the colour of your teeth, your dentist might recommend teeth whitening. The dental treatment uses a teeth bleaching process that safely lightens discolourations of the enamel and dentin.

The teeth whitening process is ideal for patients who have healthy, unrestored teeth. But just as some people have lighter teeth than others, some people’s teeth will respond to the tooth bleaching process to a greater degree.

To achieve the safest and best results, whitening treatment should always be carried out or overseen by a registered dentist. Teeth whitening can be used as a stand alone treatment or as part of a complete smile makeover, improving the overall appearance and health of your smile.

Why should I have teeth whitening?

Teeth whitening is the safest and most cost effective way of enhancing the appearance of your smile. With instant results, our three teeth whitening solutions will address a wide range of patient needs. The cosmetic dental treatment is a great way of giving your smile a boost, erasing stains and helping you to look younger.

There are many causes of tooth discolouration. Tooth colour is mostly an inherited trait, but in addition to hereditary factors, tooth colour also depends upon the condition of the teeth, general dental health, and lifestyle considerations.

External causes include the consumption of staining substances such as coffee, tea, fizzy drinks and smoking. Internal causes include flourosis, disease, injury, previous dental work, and the ageing process. Death or injury of the nerve – caused by disease, infection, or trauma – may result in permanent discolouration. However, you'll be pleased to know that this type of colour change usually responds well to teeth whitening.

Bleaching can also be extremely effective at reducing stains caused through the natural ageing process. Such stains accumulate in the small cracks and chips of your teeth.

The whitening process

During a thorough oral examination, your dentist will determine if you are a viable candidate for the tooth bleaching process.

Our teeth whitening treatments can give a great boost to your smile. They're also great if you've got a special occasion coming up and want to look your best!

We offer three types of non-invasive teeth whitening to suit you:

Take home whitening

We also offer custom-made home teeth whitening kits, so you can whiten your teeth in the comfort of your own home.

You'll be given bespoke trays which you then fill with whitening gel. We'll supply you with full instructions on how to use the product correctly and safely. All you need to do is wear the trays at night, or for a few hours during the day depending on your preference. After this, your teeth will be sparkling white (up to 16 shades brighter to be exact). Home whitening is a gradual process, but results are normally seen over 1-2 weeks and will last for many years.

Enlighten whitening

Enlighten Evolution is a high performing teeth whitening system that allows you to whiten your smile in the comfort of your own home. Its the only system to guarantee Vita Shade B1. With the lowest concentration, the 15-day treatment will produce a smile that – with good maintenance – will last for years.

Airflow

Airflow cleaning is a great way to simply and effectively brighten your smile.

It removes many stains including  tea, coffee, wine, curry and nicotine but will not lighten the base colour of the teeth.  At Higher Lane Dental we offer a 15 minute treatment that focuses on the front teeth, a 30 minute treatment focusing on all your teeth or a 40 minute bespoke treatment allowing us more time to remove stubborn stains this ideal for smokers, red wine drinkers and tea and coffee drinkers.

Teeth Whitening Offer

POLALIGHT FOR £149

This offer includes a consultation to ensure the treatment is appropriate for you as the patient, no impressions required, easy and results within five days.