Teeth Whitening

Creating Beautiful Smiles

Teeth Whitening

PORTISHEAD, BRISTOL

With time, teeth become darker which can be due to foods and drinks, tobacco usage, trauma to the teeth or simply a yellowing of teeth due to aging and thinning enamel.

At Combe Road Dental, we want our patients to smile with confidence. Our dentists will be able to talk you through several options to reinvigorate your smile but one of the quickest methods to do this is professional teeth whitening.

Award-Winning Boutique Whitening System

We use the highly acclaimed and award-winning Boutique Whitening System, which is manufactured in the UK and gives great results with a proven track record.

Benefits of Boutique Whitening:

The system is designed to fit in with your lifestyle. The Boutique by Day formula requires 1.5 hours of wear time per day. Alternatively overnight gels are also available and will whiten your teeth as you sleep.

We help you reverse discolouration and restore your smile to a natural, healthier, brighter and younger looking appearance with the latest designs in teeth whitening techniques.

As every case is different, you will have an initial consultation appointment where we will spend some time to fully understand your cosmetic wishes and make sure you are suitable for treatment.

We will then carry out a full assessment of your oral health to make sure you are dentally fit before providing you with a bespoke treatment plan detailing all appointments and costs from the outset.

Once treatment has been planned and your bonding appointment scheduled, it is often completed in a single appointment meaning you will walk out with the smile you want on the same day!

Frequently Asked Questions

Some common misconceptions about tooth whitening

MYTH:

Tooth whitening strips the top layer of enamel!

FACT:

Professional Tooth whitening dissolves stains, breaks up pigments in the teeth, and changes the optical properties of enamel. It does not abrade the enamel and is a safe and effective treatment.

MYTH:

Whitening toothpaste and over the counter whitening kits are as good as professional tooth whitening.

FACT:

Whitening toothpaste and over the counter kits contain less than 0.1% hydrogen peroxide, the active ingredient required to whiten your teeth. Using strengths higher than this can only be carrued out by registered dental professionals. Following thorough assessment and ensuring you are dentally stable, registered dental professionals can whiten your teeth with strengths of hydrogen peroxide of up to 6%.

MYTH:

I can whiten my teeth using home remedies such as acidic fruits or bicarbonate of soda.

FACT:

Using such remedies can seriously abrade and erode the enamel causing it to become much thinner. As a result your teeth will become yellower due to the dentine under the enamel showing through and they can also become much more sensitive!

What is professional teeth whitening?

At Combe Road Dental, we offer home tooth whitening. Your dentist will carry out a thorough pre-treatment assessment to make sure you are suitable and achieve an excellent whitening result.
Once it has been decided you are suitable for treatment, we will make some tight-fitting whitening tray for your mouth. These are similar to a mouthguard but are much thinner.
We will then prescribe you some premium whitening gel that is applied to the whitening trays which are worn for either a set amount of time during the day or overnight while you sleep. The whole whitening procedure takes around 4 weeks in which time you will see a dramatic improvement in the shade of the teeth.

How does tooth whitening work?

The active ingredient in tooth whitening gel is hydrogen peroxide. This breaks up stain molecules in the teeth making them appear brighter.

One of the main advantages of tooth whitening is that you can get a marked improvement in the appearance of your teeth.

Is teeth whitening bad for your teeth?

No! Professional teeth whitening involves the use of a gel which will break down dark pigment molecules in your teeth to make them lighter. Non-professional solutions and remedies can be harmful though.

Does teeth whitening make my teeth sensitive?

Teeth whitening can temporarily make your teeth a little more sensitive to cold stimulus. This sensitivity will go away when you stop the whitening.

Still Have A Question?

Contact us at Combe Road Dental on 01275 817781 to find out more about any of our treatments or book a consultation with one of our experienced clinicians.