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Teeth Whitening – Your Questions Answered

Stains and can take their toll on your teeth, and your smile can lose its . Dull, off-white teeth may cause you to keep a smile. But it doesn’t have to be this way.


If your smile doesn’t sparkle like it used to, Love Teeth has got you covered. We offer three great teeth-whitening products: Enlighten, Boutique, and Zoom! with both chairside and at-home to suit your .


Before your , there’s a lot you’ll want to know. 


In this article, we’ll answer some of the most asked teeth-whitening questions so you can go into the safe in the knowledge you’re the bright new smile you’re hoping for.

How Does Teeth Whitening Work?

The exact whitening process varies depending on whether you choose an in-clinic or at-home


Zoom! is our chairside whitening option. Zoom! is and can brighten your smile by up to eight shades in just 45 . 


We offer three . Enlighten, Boutique, and Philips’ and . With treatments, you’ll wear custom-made trays around your teeth. These trays will contain whitening gel and will need to be worn daily for two weeks. 

Will Teeth Whitening Remove Stains?

Did you know that your teeth have pores? Much like your skin, the of your tooth is in microscopic holes. 

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Over time, strong-coloured food and drink can penetrate the pores of your teeth. Coffee, red wine, tea, chocolate, berries, curry, and tobacco are just some of the culprits that cause deep stains. 


your teeth alone won’t remove these stains. A whitening product is essential if you want a whiter smile, as it is the only way to remove stains.

Does Teeth Whitening Work On Crowns?

, , , inlays, onlays, , and areas of your teeth that have had composite resin applied to them cannot be . Teeth whitening will only brighten your natural teeth. 


If you’re about your dental prosthetic with the teeth you’re whitening, talk to us. We’ll help you achieve a uniform shade across your entire smile.

Is Teeth Whitening Safe?

You may have concerns about the safety of teeth-whitening . After all, they commonly use the bleaching agent, peroxide.


The strength of the agents used in professional whitening products is strictly regulated, and the products we use are within these safe limits.


We’d always a professional treatment. Whether you’re undergoing the process in our clinic or from the of your own home, having our and guidance will ensure everything is completely safe.


While there are numerous in the shops, without the of a dental professional, you’re putting your oral health at risk. Not only that, but products are less effective.

Does Teeth Whitening Cause Sensitivity?

Exposure to the gels used in treatments can cause sensitivity in your teeth. Fortunately, this is before your teeth are whitened, so your is .


If you choose Enlighten, you’ll be given a two weeks before you get your trays. This toothpaste includes (HAP), a naturally occurring material that’s found in your tooth’s enamel. 

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Brushing your teeth using HAP will strengthen your enamel in for the process. The added HAP will reduce .


Philips’ at-home whitening use potassium and Amorphous Calcium Phosphate (ACP). These desensitising agents reduce .

How Often Will I Need to Whiten My Teeth?

Ultimately, everybody is . There are several that may cause staining and . These include your diet, if you’re a smoker, you brush your teeth straight after eating or not, and how susceptible your teeth are to staining.


You’ll need to top up your whitening treatment . We’d doing this every six months to maintain the same bright smile at all times.

Does Visiting the Hygienist Help Whiten Teeth?

Making an appointment with a dental hygienist for a scale and polish will help shift any surface stains. A deep, professional clean will enhance your smile in ways you can’t at home alone. 


The offered by a will your smile to a degree, but they won’t penetrate deep into your teeth and break down embedded stains in the same way a professional whitening treatment will. 


We suggest making a regular trip to a hygienist in conjunction with any whitening treatments you choose to have.

Can I Whiten My Teeth If I Have a Cavity?

dental such as should be dealt with ahead of your whitening . The whitening gels used in the process are and will cause for any teeth. 


We’ll always check the general health of your teeth before you have a whitening treatment to ensure it’s safe to . 

Does Activated Charcoal Remove Stains?

Scan the toothpaste aisle of any supermarket, and you’ll find that claim to whiten your teeth. But do they work? 


is abrasive. This means that if you use too much, you run the risk of damaging the outer layer of your teeth. Not only that, but the results offered by these types of don’t even compare with professional whitening treatments.

Which Is Best: In-Clinic Or At-Home Whitening?

This is more personal preference than anything else. In-clinic is brief. In one short appointment, you can your smile. This is great if you have an impending big day and can’t wait two weeks for an to work its magic. 


On the other hand, at-home such as Enlighten achieve results from the of your own living room.

Teeth Whitening at Love Teeth

We want you to love your smile again. s are here to help you feel good about the way you look and give you renewed .


For teeth whitening in Sutton, Stonecot, Cheam, or Chessington, . 

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