Are You Dreaming of a White Christmas?
Teeth whitening is in high demand as we head towards the festive season, and we have a special offer just for you. We are offering 20% off teeth whitening at Northumberland Dental Care this November and December!
Teeth whitening is an extremely popular treatment because our teeth are not naturally perfectly white, no matter how well we look after them! Certain foods and lifestyle choices, such as coffee and smoking, can also affect the colour of our teeth.
So what does teeth whitening treatment actually entail? Here are the simple steps to a brighter, whiter smile with Northumberland Dental Care.
Consultation
The first step is to book a consultation with your dentist to make sure your teeth are suitable for a professional whitening treatment. Your dentist will then perform a thorough examination of your teeth. Issues such as gum disease, tooth decay or hypersensitivity may determine whether or not you are a suitable candidate for whitening.
Also, whitening only works on natural teeth, so you may have to get crowns, veneers or fillings replaced after whitening to ensure they remain the same shade as your newly whitened teeth.
Impressions
Once the examination is complete, your dentist will take ‘impressions’ of your teeth so whitening trays can be created specifically for your teeth. Your dentist will also discuss what shade of white you would like to achieve through the treatment.
Home Kit
When your trays have been made, you will be asked to return to the practice to collect them. Our team will then provide you with these trays and the whitening kit, which includes tubes of whitening gel for you to use at home.
Your dentist will talk you through how, when and for how long to use the gel. It is very simple and the whole process has been designed to have a minimal impact on your daily life. You will also be provided with detailed written instructions and if you have any questions, the team will be happy to answer them.
Treatment
We generally recommend that the teeth whitening trays are used at home for at least an hour a day for between 7 and 14 days to achieve the result you want, though your dentist will make recommendations specifically for you depending on your lifestyle and whitening goals.
The whitening gel can also cause some discomfort to patients with sensitive teeth, but you needn’t worry about this as it is perfectly normal. It will go away after your treatment is finished. Your dentist can also provide you with specialist sensitive toothpaste to use during your home treatment.
After the initial treatment, you will likely have enough whitening gel so you can do your own ‘top-ups’ if and when desired. Additional whitening gel tubes can be purchased at our practice if you need them in future.
Why not treat yourself or your loved one to a white smile this Christmas? To avail of 20% off teeth whitening, you can contact Northumberland Dental Care here.
T&C’s apply. Offer ends 31st December 2022.
