Tooth Whitening

Whitening of your teeth is easy and painless and can have startling effects after only a short period of time.

These pictures show how much brighter and naturally white this patient's teeth became following a course of tooth whitening using home bleaching.

Dentist: Simon Gumbley


Yellow looking teeth before whitening	Whiter teeth after home bleaching

What is Tooth Whitening?

Tooth whitening, also known as Dental bleaching, is a common procedure especially in the field of aesthetic dentistry.

There are two methods to whiten teeth: home bleaching and power bleaching. Traditionally, at-home whitening is done with bleaching gel which is applied to the teeth using thin guard trays. Oxidizing agents such as hydrogen peroxide or carbamide peroxide are utilized to lighten the shade of the tooth.

Power bleaching utilizes light energy to accelerate the process of bleaching in a dental surgery. The effects of bleaching can last for several months, but may vary depending on the lifestyle of the patient. Factors which will adversely affect whitening include smoking and the ingestion of dark coloured liquids like coffee, tea and red wine.