Maintaining that cheerful look and a dazzling smile are among the main reasons why patients ask about teeth whitening as part of a cosmetic dentistry programme at the Chelsea Dental Clinic.
Teeth whitening is one of the most effective ways in which to improve the overall appearance of your smile in a efficient and painless way, and there are two kinds of treatment available.
These are power whitening, which only takes about 90 minutes at the Chelsea Clinic, and home whitening in your own time, which takes about an hour a day for 10 to 14 days.
Your Chelsea dental specialist will apply power or laser whitening after placing a shield over your teeth to protect the gums, and a whitening product is painted on the teeth themselves. The laser light speeds up the process, and the colour change can be achieved more quickly using this procedure. Laser whitening is said to make teeth up to five or six shades lighter.
Before you start your home teeth whitening process, impressions are taken of your upper and lower teeth so we can provide you with your own custom-made mouth guard or We then provide whitening gel and easy to follow instructions. The process is safe and fast, and you may see a change in as little as 14 days.
Teeth can become discoloured as we get older, and can also be stained through food and drinks such as tea, coffee, red wine and blackcurrant. Smoking can, of course, also stain teeth.

Calculus or tartar can also affect the colour of teeth. Some people may have staining under the surface, which can be caused by certain antibiotics or tiny cracks in the teeth which take up stains.
Regular visits to the hygienist are advised, and a consultation is recommend in to discuss which whitening technique best suits your requirements.
In addition, Veneers, Lumineers, Invisalign and our Smile Makeover are all part of our Chelsea Cosmetic Dentistry programme, designed to give you the look you want.