Are you thinking about whitening your teeth? Today our dentists share why the take-home teeth whitening kits from Hanin Dental Surrey are a safe and effective way to brighten your smile.

How can I whiten my teeth safely?

At our dental office in Surrey, patients are sometimes curious about how they can effectively and safely whiten their teeth. Teeth can naturally darken over time, especially if a person regularly smokes or drinks coffee, red wine, soda, or other dark beverages. 

When you come in for a teeth whitening consultation our dentists will determine whether cosmetic teeth whitening is a good choice for you, and what bleaching system would provide the best results.

Our dentists at Hanin Dental Surrey offer at-home teeth whitening treatments that can be used to effectively whiten your teeth. You'll see us for two appointments. At your first appointment, the dentist will create impressions of your teeth so a custom whitening tray can be made. At the second you will be given your trays, whitening gel and detailed instructions on how to apply the gel and how long you should leave it on your teeth each day.

Remember that existing restorations will not change colour, since whitening only works on natural tooth enamel. 

Avoid Adverse Side Effects by Working With Your Dentist 

It's important to consult your dentist before, during and after whitening your teeth, since everyone's teeth respond differently to the teeth whitening process. This can help reduce the risk of side effects. 

Some patients may experience gum irritation and tooth sensitivity. This is normal and should subside when your treatment ends. If irritation or sensitivity persists, consult your dentist. 

Keep Your Smile Looking Bright

You'll want to keep your grin looking as white as possible long after you've invested in whitening your smile. We recommend people who have whitened their teeth refrain from drinking beverages such as coffee or pop immediately after whitening. Sports drinks, wine, tomato juice and tea are also common culprits that can cause your new colour to prematurely darken. 

Use teeth whitening toothpaste and mouthwashes to keep your smile bright

You may want to consider mouthwashes and over-the-counter toothpaste to keep your smile white. Add these to your daily routine maintenance to remove stains from your teeth. Brush twice daily for two minutes each time. 

Depending on the nature of your daily oral hygiene routine, effects from at-home teeth whitening treatments typically last between 1-5 years. Discolouration can slowly accumulate but will not return to its original pre-treatment shade. Talk to your dentist about touchups as required. 

Would you like to learn more about our teeth whitening services? Contact Hanin Dental Surrey today to schedule a consultation.