Tooth Hygiene Therapy At Dental Excellence

Teeth whitening is, in effect, any treatment that whitens the appearance of the teeth, whether this is achieved with bleaching, veneers or another method. It is a highly in-demand form of dental treatment, but it is also crucial to be aware of the different options out there on the market, and whether they would be both safe and effective at whitening the teeth.

Bleaching is the most typical form of professional teeth whitening; it involves a rubber shield or gel being put on the gums to protect them, followed by the use of a specially made tray – which fits into the mouth like a mouthguard – to apply the whitening product to the teeth.

The ‘active ingredient’ in such products tends to be hydrogen peroxide or carbamide peroxide. Regardless, the idea is that the breakdown of this active ingredient causes oxygen to penetrate into the enamel of the teeth, thereby lightening the teeth.

Sometimes, people look to whiten their teeth with the help of one or more of the many ‘whitening’ toothpastes on the market. While these toothpastes may not deliver dramatic results in terms of brightening your smile, they may still be effective in eradicating stains from teeth, which in itself could improve the teeth’s appearance. It may also be a good idea to use whitening toothpastes after you have had your teeth professionally whitened to help preserve the effect for longer.

Here at Dental Excellence, we offer our own highly proven and sophisticated professional whitening treatments. These include the custom whitening kits we include with all of our smile packages, as well as composite and porcelain veneers for especially impressive and long-lasting results.

For a more in-depth discussion about the teeth whitening solutions we offer as part of our complete luxurious service in Liverpool, please don’t hesitate to book your consultation with us today.

Unfortunately, the very popularity of teeth whitening treatments has also led to some less-than-reputable options appearing on the market. It is crucial to be well-informed when considering your options for teeth whitening, given that the worst products out there could actually be bad news for your teeth.

If you’re thinking, for instance, of purchasing a teeth whitening kit from an online store you’ve just come across, or even a beauty salon, we would urge you to be exceedingly cautious.

A common ingredient in some of these products – which may not even be mentioned on the packaging – is chlorine dioxide, an acid disinfectant frequently used to clean swimming pools. The acid can eat away at the teeth, in addition to potentially burning the gums and destroying tooth enamel, which can lead to sensitive teeth.

Even when the DIY kit in question uses the aforementioned hydrogen peroxide, it is important to be careful. While the process by which this chemical compound whitens the teeth can be effective and harmless, it is crucial that the concentration of hydrogen peroxide in the given product is no more than 0.1%.
Sadly, it hasn’t been unheard-of throughout the years for DIY teeth whitening kits to have hydrogen peroxide levels as much as 150 times higher than this limit. And that’s a major worry for dentists, given that such higher doses can cause chemical burns to the lining of the mouth. You also won’t want to end up ingesting significant quantities of hydrogen peroxide, given that this can lead to burns to the throat, gut and stomach.

Nor are the above the only potential problems, as it’s also typical for a home teeth whitening kit to include a mouthguard containing a bleaching gel. If the guard is not a perfect fit to the teeth, and the gel therefore spills out and comes into contact with the gums, this can bring about issues like sensitive teeth, permanent gum recession, and blistering

Here at Dental Excellence, we don’t think you should be taking avoidable risks with your oral health, simply in pursuit of a brighter smile. So, why not book a consultation with our team today? We will examine and evaluate your general dental health, before agreeing to a bespoke plan with you that can include professional whitening treatments but also any other cosmetic dentistry work you might require.

While teeth whitening is a service offered by some beauty salons, it’s important to be aware that this is illegal if there isn’t a dental professional present. Indeed, the teeth whitening process itself should only be undertaken by a dentist or another regulated dental professional, such as a dental therapist or dental hygienist, on the prescription of a dentist.

Teeth whitening is not available on the NHS unless there are medical grounds for this – for example, if you are looking to lighten teeth that have become discoloured because the nerve has died. Otherwise, teeth whitening is considered to be a cosmetic treatment, which means you’ll need to consider a private dental practice such as Dental Excellence.

Those of you who are familiar with composite bonding will already know a little about how composite veneers work. However, while simple bonding treatments involve the application of small amounts of composite material to areas like chips and gaps between the teeth to banish visible imperfections, a composite veneer covers the whole tooth. With the composite material being tooth-coloured, this treatment therefore makes the entire tooth look whiter.

If, meanwhile, you really are on the lookout for professional whitening treatments that could dramatically revitalise your smile (almost) for good, we would suggest you look no further than porcelain veneers. This renowned and sophisticated treatment entails the removal of a thin layer of the natural tooth enamel, which frees up space for the application of the porcelain veneer, without compromising the overall shape of your teeth.

Choose our porcelain veneer treatment, and you won’t just benefit from a remarkably brighter smile – you also won’t have to worry about having the treatment reapplied for as long as 15 years. In the meantime, your confidence will go from strength to strength, as you show off your shinier, whiter teeth. Nor is this particular treatment solely about whitening your teeth, as it can also give a full set of teeth a straighter appearance, which helps to show its effectiveness at completely restoring and revitalising one’s smile.

When it comes to professional whitening treatments that represent a wise investment, our porcelain veneer treatments really do rank very highly among our discerning patients. But here at Dental Excellence, we aren’t about forcing a particular treatment on you – instead, we’re about carefully evaluating your current oral health and ambitions for your smile, and proposing the solutions that will work best for you.

So, if you are in any doubt, please don’t hesitate to book your consultation with the Dental Excellence team at our opulently appointed Liverpool smile makeover centre.