Professional Instant Teeth Whitening Options
When it comes to teeth whitening, there are two types you can get:
- At-home whitening kits
- Instant teeth whitening (referred to as laser whitening)
The main difference between them is time and strength. For example, patients can expect to see results quickly but not instantly with any at-home whitening kits. This is because you wear custom whitening trays for around two weeks to expose your teeth to the bleaching agents gradually.
With at-home whitening, you can expect to boost the shade of your teeth around 6-10 shades.
Laser teeth whitening, on the other hand, is instant – this is because it’s carried out chairside at the dentist. Patients buying teeth whitening strips or agents online, marketed as instant results, might feel disappointed – especially when they don’t consider the reason for their yellow or discoloured teeth in the first place.
Whitening professionally for instant results
Professional teeth whitening technology is faster and safer than ever before, making it the real deal. When you consult with the dentist prior to your treatment, we can prescribe a whitening gel specific to your teeth and the reason for discolouration, whether that’s with in-office whitening or at-home whitening.
In-office whitening
- In-office whitening is faster and more effective
- Minimal sensitivity during the process
- Longer-lasting results and outcomes
Patients notice dramatic results instantly when whitening their teeth with us at the practice. However, even with laser whitening, they’ll require more than one appointment, with each visit taking around 30-90 minutes, depending on what the dentist recommends. Sometimes, our dentists can use a light or laser-activated teeth bleaching solution, which can take one visit.
In this regard, instant teeth whitening is the most expensive form of whitening, costing around double that of at-home whitening kits. But it does guarantee uniform results, where all teeth are the same shade of white, which might be more inconsistent when applying the gel to your custom trays at home.
Laser teeth whitening is stronger than other methods because it uses higher concentrations of hydrogen peroxide and a special LED light to enhance the formula and powers of the peroxide gel. This accelerates the process, leading to a much faster result than overnight whitening treatments.
In addition, the LED lamp penetrates deeper into the enamel, helping the gel work more efficiently, producing better results, and working faster.
The process for laser whitening
Before the procedure, the dentist will note your starting teeth shade to help us monitor the results and see the difference instant whitening makes once treatment is complete.
- Our dentist will apply a gel to the gums to protect them
- Next, we’ll use a bleaching agent (concentrated hydrogen peroxide) on the front eight teeth
- We’ll shine a special light to enhance the whitening effects
- This step is often repeated four times
- Within one hour, teeth can appear 8-10 shades lighter
Following your procedure, the dentist will apply a protective gel to the enamel to reduce sensitive reactions.
Our in-clinic instant teeth whitening solution is Philips Zoom!
- For patients who want to achieve results instantly
- Whiter teeth in an hour – walk away with an instantly brighter smile
- The most popular whitening system in London
- Costs from £749 – available on 0% finance
- Free teeth whitening consultations
- Free virtual consultations are also available
- Does not cause any underlying damage to teeth
- Best results for patients with stained teeth (A2 or less)
- Results are not as dramatic for patients with A1 shades
- Pain-free treatment with some sensitivity expected afterwards
Instant whitening results are typically strong up until 6-9 months, where top-up at-home kits might be necessary to maintain your results. Any poor lifestyle habits or choices might impact how long your white teeth last.
Learn more about Philips Zoom.
Your first step is always an assessment with the dentist
Even if you’ve had a free consultation with a team member, the next stage is to meet with a dentist, like Dr Raj Patel, who will conduct a full check-up of your teeth and gums (an essential step in any cosmetic treatment). This appointment allows us to treat any issues that might impact the process or the results.
Often, to make your smile more receptive to teeth whitening, we might also recommend a hygienist appointment to clean the teeth and prepare them for the process. A hygiene appointment costs from £73.
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