10 Teeth Whitening Tips

One

Make sure that you have a thorough dental examination before whitening your teeth to ensure that you have a healthy mouth and are a suitable candidate for teeth whitening

Two

See an oral hygienist for a professional clean to remove surface staining and ensure you know the correct technique for keeping your teeth extra clean

Three

Make sure you clean your teeth effectively with an electric toothbrush for 2 minutes using whitening toothpaste, and don’t forget to use floss or interdental bushes to clean between our teeth

Four

Try to avoid food and drinks that stain your teeth i.e. tea, coffee, red wine, curries, and don’t smoke

Five

Use peroxide based products for whitening and non-peroxide based products, such as whitening toothpastes and an electric toothbrush, for maintenance

Six

Individuals with teeth sensitive to hot, cold, acidic foods and drinks or those who suffer from oral ulceration, should discuss this with their personal dentist before undergoing a course of whitening treatment

Seven

If sensitivity occurs when whitening your teeth, use whitening products on alternate days

Eight

Whitening products will only whiten natural teeth; they will not affect caps, crowns, veneers, bridges, fillings or dentures. Do not use whitening products on loose teeth, temporary teeth or orthodontic appliances

Nine

Home whitening will give the best results. Even if you have a power whitening session, following up with home whitening afterwards will improve the results. Better still, save money and avoid the power whitening appointment. It might take a bit longer but just doing the home whitening will give the same results.

Ten

Do not buy products containing more than 0.1% hydrogen peroxide off the internet. Some teeth whitening products available online are unlicensed and damaging to the teeth