Teeth Whitening

Why do teeth become yellow/brown?

We expose our teeth every day to various things which affects the colour and state of our teeth. Tooth enamel discolours as we grow, but many daily habits as well as food can increase staining and discolouration.

Few medications,coffe,tea,red wine ,smoking, curries ,turmeric can cause discolouration of the teeth.There are many other drinks and meals that may stain the enamel .Fizzy drinks will make your enamel weal. However, the most significant contributor to discoloured teeth is often poor dental hygiene.

How much is the teeth whitening at Medway smile clinic Chatham?

Every patient’s teeth are different. Accordingly the percentage of the gel os been changed. The cost of whitening starts from £225. If your teeth are not suitable for whitening the dentist will advise you to see the hygienist first.

What happens at Assessment Appointment?

The dentist/hyginiest will do a thorough dental check up for you. Understand your diet and your needs for whitening your teeth. Teeth-whitening with Boutique may be an option for you, or we may suggest another treatment such as Airflow® tooth polishing.

Once the dentist/hyginiest thinks your teeth are eligible for teeth whitening they will take your upper and lower moulds which will be sent to the lab for construction of the trays for your teeth.

What is Boutique whitening?

Boutique whitening is a gel-based method that efficiently brightens your teeth safely and quickly, depending on the treatment duration. This is a relatively fast procedure that can show results within a day.

How does Boutique whitening work?

The gel is applied to the enamel of your teeth where the product breaks down into water and oxygen ions, making stain molecules colourless. This process removes the broken-down stains by your natural saliva, taking effect fairly quickly.

How long will Boutique whitening last?

How long do you leave Boutique teeth whitening on for?

The whitening gel comes in a syringe and is inserted into custom made thin, clear and comfortable trays, which are then worn for 4 hours or overnight – over a period of 2-4 weeks.. The gel contains 10% carbamide peroxide (the whitening agent) and potassium nitrate as a desensitizer

What percentage is boutique whitening?

BOUTIQUE – BY NIGHT TEETH WHITENING

A 16% carbamide peroxide gel which contains potassium nitrate, a proven desensitiser. Worn for a minimum of 4 hours, or overnight, this gel is designed for patients who would prefer to not have their custom trays in during the day and would prefer to whiten whilst they are asleep.