Enlighten Evolution Whitening Gel

• Visit Mint Dental in SE1 – meet our cosmetic dentist and have impressions of your teeth taken.
• We’ll send your impressions to the Enlighten Laboratory to have your custom moulds made.
• Within two weeks, we’ll have your bespoke trays, which are much more comfortable and secure.
• Continue with your treatment at home for a further two weeks.
• Pop back into the practice for the cosmetic dentist to check the results.

An integral part of the Evolution™ treatment plan is Enlighten’s speciality Tooth Serum which, if used regularly, can do wonders for prolonging results.

But it’s also used before treatment to prepare your teeth for the whitening agent.

The special toothpaste helps clean the surface of your teeth thoroughly, repairs damage to your tooth enamel, minimises white spots and reduces sensitivity during the two weeks before your treatment.

• The whitening agent used in the Enlighten Evolution method is a gentler carbamide peroxide formula, causing no pain or tooth sensitivity, which is common with professional whitening treatments.
• While it does not affect the tooth enamel other than breaking down intrinsic surface discolouration, it could cause discomfort if it comes into contact with your gums.
• The Enlighten method aims to reduce the risk of this happening in two ways:

1. Firstly, the whitening trays are custom-moulded to follow the contours of your gums and teeth, so the whitening gel stays where it should — on your teeth. When applied correctly, the tray helps to prevent any gel from leaking onto the gums.
2. Secondly, the pH-neutral also contains a carefully balanced amount of potassium nitrate, which helps to reduce gum sensitivity.

You can maintain the whiteness of your teeth by limiting your intake of these foods and beverages, including red wine, coffee, and tea.

• Smoking or consuming certain foods and drinks will exacerbate staining.
• Carefully store your pack so you can re-use it regularly, depending on how quickly staining reappears.
• Also, speak to your dentist and ask them to recommend an effective whitening toothpaste you can use to maintain the results of your treatment for as long as possible.