They say that when you smile, the world smiles with you.

But for those who lack confidence in their smile, this is easier said than done.

Having the confidence to show your smile to the world is something we want for all our patients – accessible via our selection of cosmetic dental services. One of the most popular is our teeth whitening service in Essex.

What is Teeth Whitening?

The best way to understand a professional teeth whitening treatment and its benefits, is to compare it with an at-home whitening kit.

While whitening toothpastes and at-home kits tend to be diluted, limiting results while still increasing the abrasive effect on teeth, professional bleaching uses powerful ingredients in a safe way.

Carbamide peroxide is the core ingredient used in our whitening treatments in Essex, penetrating the tooth to remove surface staining and lighten the internal colour of the tooth.

This process is engineered using a bleaching mouth guard, which is fitted to your teeth and filled with the bleaching substance. With every patient able to enjoy the flexibility of whitening trays as well as the effective results that come from even just a few hours of wear, professional whitening is the best-suited whitening process for busy patients. It’s also the most comfortable and works particularly well for those who want to have some control over the whitening process – adding more bleaching agent to the mouth tray for special occasions or whitening top-ups.

Understanding the Results of Teeth Whitening

As mentioned above, a professional teeth whitening service could see you with an enhanced smile on the same day as treatment commences. This is because for many clients, teeth whitening becomes apparent within just a few hours of wearing the bleach-lined mouth tray – with others seeing a brighter smile within days of wear. The efficiency of results, and how long they last for, will depend on the state of your teeth pre-whitening treatment.

It’s important to note here that results can also be impacted by lifestyle factors. Smoking, as well as eating and drinking products that stain your teeth, all affect the longevity of results, with our dentists able to offer recommendations on how to ensure your radiant smile lasts all summer – and beyond.

Is Whitening the Right Option for Me This Summer?

We believe that every patient deserves to go into the summer season with a smile they can be proud of. For many, that starts with a brighter and more radiant smile. Whitening makes a radiant smile accesssible, using our popular and highly effective mouth trays. Often paired with other cosmetic and orthodontic dentistry services, including Invisalign to name just one of the more popular services, whitening is the cherry on top of a bright and confident smile.

To find out more about whitening, the process, and whether it’s right for you, don’t hesitate to get in touch with the team at The Essex Smile Centre.