SmileScription™
If you smile needs a
chapter
pick me up – whitening
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is often the solution.
AgePerfectingPointers To enhance your smile use a cool based (blue based) pink or red lipstick.
AgePerfectingPointers The illusion of white teeth can be as easy as a fashion accessory.
Whiten your smile
tooth whitening
Steer clear of brown / orange clothing, which can make teeth appear more yellow.
The colour of our teeth is influenced by a
There are many different systems on the
number of factors such as tea, coffee, red
market, all of which will achieve some
wine, smoking, anti-biotics and also age.
degree of whiteness, depending on
Now there are many methods of enhancing and whitening the smile for every lifestyle and budget. This ranges from inexpensive home bleaching, whitening trays to professional ‘in office’ laser treatments.
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the concentration of bleach, how the bleach is applied, the length of time the bleach remains on the teeth, as well as on the level of care taken in maintaining the teeth after the procedure.
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SmileScription™ S t r i p s a n d Pe n s
Not all tooth whitening i s t h e s a m e.
Teeth whitening strips and pens are the ‘over the counter’ way to whiten teeth.
H o m e r e s e r vo i r s / t rays There are various methods of home teeth bleaching but trays and bleaching gel is the most popular.
With the exception of proprietary home kits tooth whitening is a dental
The SmileScription™ pen contains 6%
Sensitivity: After all types of tooth whitening
procedure that should only be carried
Carbamide Peroxide that is simply applied
procedures teeth will be temporarily
out by a dental professional.
once or twice a day to the teeth and left.
sensitive, usually due to the teeth hydrating
Strips also typically contain 6% and are thin
then rehydrating during the process.
Many horror stories have appeared in the media about whitening procedures
flexible transparent strip that are applied
Burns: Peroxide burns. It is essential
damaging tooth enamel and soft tissue.
over the teeth for 30 minutes per day.
the soft tissues be completely protected
Always insist your dental practitioner
during the procedure, which should only
explains the type of procedure proposed
I n - s u r g e r y o r p o we r w h i t e n i n g
be carried out by a dental professional.
and the concentration of bleach to be used
Systems such as SmileScription,
In some cases unevenness may result
Zoom and Britesmile offer accelerated
due to the properties in your tooth enamel,
The treatment normally takes two to six
whitening. Procedures normally take
therefore it is important your practitioner
weeks to achieve optimum whiteness
between 45 to 60 minutes, use stronger
examines your teeth before the procedure.
depending on the concentration of
concentrations of bleach and produce
bleach. More difficult cases are those
dramatic results in a short time.
This system uses mouth guards that fit the teeth. Carbamide Peroxide is then applied to the trays which are worn for between 90 minutes and overnight. The Carbamide Peroxide removes stains from tea and coffee.
where the persons teeth are not such stained but inherently darker, whitening can take three to six months. Age perfecting pointer – Yes it is natural for teeth to become darker with age. Enamel ‘the glossy part of the tooth’ becomes thinner and darker, the inner
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Risks:
Deep bleaching Deep bleaching combines reservoirs with power whitening. The process is favoured by clients wanting whiter-than-white teeth, as results are long-lasting and maintenance is easier than with other procedures.
part of the tooth becomes yellower.
Number of visits: Varies according to
Rejuvenate a smile by whitening and
procedure chosen.
great ‘anti-ageing’ smile solution.
Anaesthetic - No
Blotchiness/whitening unevenness:
and make sure you are shown before and after case studies.
B u ye r b e w a r e I often have people come to my practice wanting ‘pearly whites’ – as seen on TV
Some teeth - especially grey-toned teeth
celebrities. It’s important you discuss
- do not take to whitening and clients
your expectations with your practitioner
with teeth of this colouring are advised
and realise that many celebrities such as
to consult their dental practitioner.
Simon Cowell, Catherine Zeta Jones and Katie Price have achieved their Hollywood smile not only through tooth whitening but also major dental work involving the fitting of crowns and veneers. Tip: Using desensitising toothpaste after tooth whitening swiftly reduces sensitivity.
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