General Chairside Teeth Whitening procedure in FAQ

Are you interested in teeth whitening? London has some of the best dental surgeries and up to date technology around.

There are many of us who feel the fear when they sit in a dentist's chair. But despite this, teeth whitening is one of the most sought after dental procedures. If you are interested in teeth whitening, London is a good place to find a top cosmetic dentist. There's no need to feel the fear - check out some of the most frequently asked questions about teeth whitening before attending a whitening session.

London has so many places offering teeth whitening including beauty salons and over the counter products - what's the best option?

The British Dental Association recommends that you go to a proper dentist or cosmetic dentist if you want teeth whitening - London has some of the best. Beauty salons do not use trained dentists and can even use chemicals that can harm your teeth's enamel. If you opt for a teeth whitening, London cosmetic dentists may be a more expensive option to home teeth whitening kits, but teeth whitening is a complicated procedure that should only be done by a qualified dentist after a thorough examination and assessment of your teeth. Some home teeth whitening kits can't whiten your teeth effectively as they only have 0.1% of hydrogen peroxide, which is the legal limit. It takes about 3.6% to bleach effectively. Some home kits contain acids or abrasives that can be damaging if not used properly.

I live in London but want my teeth whitening on London's NHS, is it possible?

No. Teeth whitening - London or anywhere across the UK - is considered to be a cosmetic procedure and therefore not covered by the NHS. There are professional cosmetic dentists who can offer the procedure efficiently and painlessly using up to date technology. Always choose a dentist that prides itself on oral hygiene as well as cosmetics. You should always have your teeth assessed before cosmetic treatment.

What does teeth whitening involve?

top clinics now offer new treatments that work faster, ‘Zoom power laser teeth whitening' uses lasers to speed up the process. Laser teeth whitening procedures supervised by a dentist, use a shield on your gums before applying the teeth whitening product to the teeth using a gum-shield shaped tray. Hydrogen peroxide or carbamide peroxide lightens the teeth. It takes up to four weeks over several trips to the dentist. If you are looking for faster teeth whitening, London teeth whitening can also make teeth five or even six shades lighter, and takes just one hour.

Will my teeth stay white?

If you choose teeth whitening using the skills of professional dentists, you can expect it to last three years, although this varies depending on what you eat and drink - coffee, red wine and smoking stain teeth.

The Mermaid Dental Clinic offers a full range of dental services including teeth whitening; London-based the clinic offers the latest technology for painless and superior results. Situated in the West End, the specialist dental staff are trained and equipped to treat every aspect of your dental needs with professionalism and expertise.
You can make an appointment by calling 0207 580 1001.