Is tooth whitening in Leeds safe?

Tooth whitening safety is dependent on two factors:

The person performing the tooth whitening procedure
The type of tooth whitening product being used

The person performing the tooth whitening procedure:

Ideally tooth whitening should only be performed by a qualified dentist, registered with the General Dental Council (GDC).

Think about it…if you need your nails done you visit the salon or if you do not feel to well it makes sense to visit your doctor.

Similarly only trust your valuable smile with a fully qualified dentist. You know it makes sense, why take the risk?

The advantages of consulting a cosmetic dentist for tooth whitening in Leeds:

Peace of mind that you will be receiving professional, honest and highly trained advise, tailored to your needs
There is someone to turn to if things go wrong. Experience is everything!
Your cosmetic dentist in Leeds can also correct other aspects of your smile that you may not like, for optimal smile improvements.
You are treated in a suitable environment for medical (dental) care of patients, as passed by various health and safety authorities. Thus, not in a back room of rogue, unqualified tooth whitening traders.
For ‘At-Home’ tooth whitening in Leeds, your cosmetic dentist provides custom-made tooth whitening mouth trays, constructed by qualified dental technicians. Not like the ‘One size fits all’ types of trays provided in over-the-counter tooth whitening kits.

The type of tooth whitening product being used:

Only your cosmetic dentist has access to scientifically tested and fully licensed tooth whitening products, from credible manufacturers such as Optident Ltd.

Tooth whitening can be completed by your cosmetic dentist in Leeds in two simple ways:

1-Hour Professional ‘In-Chair’ Laser Tooth Whitening in Leeds
Professional ‘At-Home’ Tooth Whitening in Leeds

Over-the-Counter (OTC) Tooth whitening products are not as effective

OTC tooth whitening products are those available in chemists, supermarkets, salons etc.

They are a cheaper alternative to professional tooth whitening, however, not as effective for tooth whitening, as to low levels of Carbamide Peroxide needed are insufficient or dangerously high.

Such products usually contain a ‘tooth whitening gel’ to be used first, followed by a ‘ tooth whitening tooth paste.’ Some may provide a tooth whitening gel to be placed in ‘one-size fits all’ moth trays.

These teeth whitening products tend to ‘paint’ you teeth white and not actually lighten them. Studies have shown results can be dubious using such tooth whitening products. There is also a risk of prolonged tooth sensitivity following the overzealous use of these tooth whitening products which may be acidic.

Using tooth whitening bleaching gels in this way may not work for certain types of discolouration, such as that caused by metal fillings or damaged blood vessels inside a tooth.

Ask your dentist for advice before using one of these kits, as there may be a more effective way to achieve the result you’re looking for.

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