Teeth can become dull or discoloured for a number of reasons. These include:
- Age
- Poor oral hygiene
- Smoking or chewing tobacco
- Frequent drinking of coffee, tea, and red wine
- Eating foods which create stains, for example blueberries
At TLC for Smiles in Leek we offer home whitening: We provide custom-made clear gum shields that are made to perfectly fit on your teeth. A prescribed whitening gel is placed in the gum-shields to whiten your teeth for an hour during the day, or whilst you sleep. After 7 – 10 days, you will achieve your optimum level of whiteness.
The main advantage of home whitening is that you can buy top-up gels without needing a dental appointment. Some patients top up their whitening every couple of months, some top up once a year. It depends on how sparkly you want your teeth, and your eating and smoking habits.
Case study photos - straighten and whitening
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