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Dental Whitening Services

Tooth whitening is a simple and safe process by which the staining within the tooth is removed by a process of oxidation. When you arrive for your teeth whitening appointment at our clinic you will have the option to watch a short 3 min video which explains the basics of teeth whitening in layman's terms. Your dental technician will then assess you for suitability and explain the step by step procedure. You will have the opportunity to ask any questions before the treatment begins.

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Tooth whitening in Sheffield South Yorkshire, UK

How teeth whitening works

An oxidising agent (the bleaching gel ) is applied over your tooth enamel. As the active ingredient in the gel (hydrogen peroxide) is broken down, oxygen enters the porosities within the crystal structure of the enamel and bleaches the stain deposits . The structure of the tooth is not altered in any way, and the underlying dentin layer is bleached too. The tooth then appears brighter and whiter.

If you have dental fluorosis (due to excessive ingestion of fluoride during the early maturation stages of enamel formation) or tooth enamel that looks similar to any of the pictures in the following link (see dental fluorosis photos here), laser teeth whitening will have minimal effect, so please look at the photos before making your booking. If your teeth resemble any of the photographs in the linked page you should consult your own dentist, as microabrasion, or porcelain veneers are generally the best cosmetic solution for this.

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