Tooth Whitening Surrey dentist

There are many different brands of professional tooth whitening systems, with the most popular systems being Zoom!, as featured on extreme makeover, Opalescence and BriteSmile.

Before any whitening procedure the Surrey dentist or a hygienist will thoroughly clean the teeth, removing any surface stains and tartar. This procedure is commonly referred to as a scale and polish.

The next step will be for the Surrey dentist to make a record of the shade/colour of the teeth before the procedure to show the patient the difference achieved after the whitening. This is either recorded using a tooth coloured shade guide/chart or by taking a digital photograph of your teeth. The area is then prepared for the procedure. The bleaching compound usually contains a high concentration of peroxide (15-50%) and so the dentist will usually place some form of protection around the gums so that only the teeth are exposed to the compound. This may involve covering the gums with rolls of cotton or a protective gel material that hardens once applied to the gums.

A cheek retractor is used to keep the lips and cheeks away from the teeth. Eye protection is also provided to prevent any damage to the eyes from the laser used or any accidental splashes of the peroxide. Many cosmetic practices now offer DVD glasses so that the patient can watch a movie during their treatment!

Click here for a list of dentists in Surrey that offer tooth whitening.