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Brighten your smile up to 8 shades whiter with boutique professional teeth whitening at Thorpe Lea Dental.
Our teeth naturally become stained over time due to the foods and drinks we consume, as well as lifestyle factors like smoking.
Perfect for an upcoming event, teeth whitening effectively treats discolouration and staining, and we offer a range of non-invasive teeth whitening options to suit the condition of your teeth and what you want to achieve.
We offer the award-winning Boutique professional at-home whitening for your convenience—the most trusted teeth whitening treatment in the UK.
The active ingredient in whitening gel, either hydrogen peroxide or carbamide peroxide, begins to break down once you place the whitening trays in your mouth, and passes safely through dental enamel. The chemical oxidation over that time causes the stains on your teeth to break down and whitens them at the same time.
We offer boutique whitening gels in different formula strengths for whitening during the day and at night while you sleep. Your dentist will be able to advise which option is best for you, and your treatment plan could include a combination of both day and night whitening.
You can achieve professional teeth whitening results up to 8 shades whiter than your natural teeth in just a few weeks at Thorpe Lea Dental.
Your dentist will examine your teeth and gums to make sure your teeth are ready, restore any cavities, and take a digital scan for your bespoke whitening trays.
The digital scan of your teeth is sent to the boutique dental technicians who will create your whitening trays, which will fit your mouth precisely for maximum comfort.
While you wait for your whitening trays, you’ll need to start using the Boutique specially formulated, extra-sensitive whitening toothpaste to prep your teeth.
You’ll collect your trays from us and start using them at home with the specially formulated whitening gels in the strength your dentist has recommended for you.
In two to three weeks, depending on your teeth and the results you want to achieve, you’ll be showing off your beautiful new smile!
The main difference between hydrogen peroxide and carbamide peroxide is how quickly it breaks down. Teeth whitening is a result of the peroxide breaking down to form oxygen free radicals which then break up larger pigment molecules into smaller, less visible molecules that can be absorbed by the body!
Carbamide peroxide is hydrogen peroxide compounded with urea, which helps to stabilise the formula, giving it a more predictable, longer shelf life than hydrogen peroxide alone. Carbamide peroxide is a more stable molecule and breaks down much more slowly than hydrogen peroxide, which is why it’s better for use over a longer period of time and better worn at night. Hydrogen peroxide is a potent oxidising agent which breaks down almost immediately, releasing active oxygen ions entirely within the first hour of use – this makes it better for wearing suing the day for shorter periods of time.
You can, but we don’t recommend it. Teeth whitening will only whiten your natural teeth, and can only remove any post-treatment stains on your veneers or crowns. It’s a good idea to have your teeth whitened before you get dental restorations so they can be shade-matched to your whitened teeth
Teeth whitening isn’t permanent and without proper care, the colour of your newly whitened teeth will begin to slowly fade back to your previous colour. The duration between topping up your teeth whitening depends mainly on lifestyle choices; people who smoke or consume heavily pigmented food and drinks that stain teeth, such as red wine, coffee, and curries, need teeth whitening top-ups every 3 to 4 months. If well taken care of, most people can get away with topping up their teeth whitening every 6 months or once per year.
Yes, teeth whitening is regulated as a cosmetic product in the UK and Europe which means it must adhere to the UK and EU Cosmetic Regulations.
The main side-effect of teeth whitening is sensitivity, which is usually mild but can be more uncomfortable depending on your teeth and gums. Some people will also feel some slight irritation of the gums or lips, but both of these side-effects are temporary and will resolve after finishing your treatment.
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