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In today’s image-conscious world, having a dazzling smile has become more important than ever. Whether it’s for a job interview, a special occasion, or simply to boost your self-esteem, tooth whitening can make a significant difference.
At FHDC, we understand the importance of a beautiful smile. Our team of dental professionals in Leeds is at the forefront of the latest whitening techniques and products, ensuring safe and effective results.
Tooth whitening is a safe and highly effective way of lightening the natural colour of your teeth without removing or damaging any of the tooth surface.
A non refundable fee of £75 is required to secure your Teeth Whitening consultation. We are happy to see you if you are registered at another dental practice. However if you have not had a recent dental check-up, the dentist will carry out a dental examination at this consultation. There may be an additional charge for the examination and x rays if required.
This examination is required to determine whether or not you are suitable for tooth whitening. If the dentist finds that there are outstanding problems such as decay or gum related issues, you will be have to have these corrected and treated before you can have your teeth whitened.
The dentist will provide an explanation as to why you cannot be offered whitening at FHDC. Please read our FAQ’s below to help you determine if you may not be suitable for this service.
We are sorry but the consultation fee is non-refundable if you are found unsuitable, or if you do not want to have any recommended treatment that the dentist decides is required before teeth whitening can be provided.
If whitening can be provided at FHDC, you will be provided with a treatment plan. If you then proceed with either Boutique ‘at Home Whitening’ or Enlighten combination ‘in Surgery & Home Whitening’, the £75 consultation fee with be deducted from your total teeth whitening fee. Before making your booking, please read the FAQ’s below to help establish if teeth whitening is suitable for you.
If you have any questions, please call us on 0113 275 1323 or use the contact form on this page.
The current prices at FHDC are:
Boutique at home whitening = £365
Enlighten combination whitening = £595
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Your dentist will discuss your needs and help you choose which option for teeth whitening is most suitable for you. Teeth whitening treatment usually involves using either a professional custom-made home whitening kit, or a combination of home whitening and an in-surgery “power” whitening treatment. This boosts the whitening, remove stains and lighten the colour of the teeth.
At FHDC we use the Boutique Teeth Whitening System for clients who wish to have the convenience of managing their teeth whitening at home.
For optimum results we recommend the Enlighten Teeth Whitening System for clients who want their Home Teeth Whitening ‘boosted’ with a stronger whitening agent, that can only be applied by a dentist or dental therapist.
Cosmetic teeth whitening is a convenient process. Custom-made home teeth whitening kits mean treatment can usually be completed within a few weeks. For the optimum results, we can boost the home whitening process in-surgery in around an hour.
The effects of teeth whitening should last up to two years. The teeth will very gradually stain and darken again but this is a slow process and takes time to be noticeable. Custom-home whitening kits mean top-up treatments can be conveniently carried out at home to maintain your whiter teeth.
The longevity of whitening varies from person to person. The effect is less likely to last as long if you smoke, or eat or drink products that can stain your teeth. Your dentist will discuss these issues with you before you start the treatment.
At Far Headingley Dental Care we offer convenient home teeth whitening with personal whitening trays and easy to apply whitening agent. We can also ‘boost’ the whitening process with an in surgery power whitening session using stronger whitening agents that can only be applied by dentists or dental therapists.
At the initial consultation you will be assessed by a dentist to check that you are suitable for teeth whitening. Do you have previous restorations, including composite fillings, crowns, bridges or veneers? If these are made from synthetic materials, they will not be lightened during the teeth whitening treatment. Additionally, if you require gum treatment or any other dental restorations, this would need to be completed before whitening treatment.
If you decide at the consultation that you would like to go ahead with the whitening, personal impressions will be taken of your teeth. These impressions are sent away to our dental laboratory to create your personal whitening ‘trays’ (that look like a gum shield). By having trays that fit perfectly to your unique teeth, you can achieve much better whitening application (the bleaching agent is less likely to leak onto your gums too).
We’ll give you a call once your trays and whitening solutions are available and will ask you to come into the practice so that we can run through how you apply the home whitening treatment.
If you have opted for Boutique, that’s it. You simply apply the treatment at home. Once you have your trays, you can also use them again in the future if you’d like to top up your whitening again. We sell top up syringes of whitening agent, but only to people that have received the treatment at FHDC.
If you have opted for Enlighten, you’ll be asked to make an appointment in two weeks time for your ‘in surgery’ whitening treatment. This uses a stronger whitening agent that can only be applied by a trained (and GDC registered) dentist or dental hygienist. On very rare occasions some patients require a 4 week home whitening session before in surgery whitening. This will be identified during your initial consultation along with any additional costs.
Teeth whitening has been carried out safely for over 30 years, and there have been no long term side-effects or weakening of teeth reported. During teeth whitening procedures, some patients may experience mild discomfort. This is temporary and does not interfere with the ultimate goal of achieving a whiter, brighter smile. Our professional teeth whitening gels contain de-sensitising agents to minimise any discomfort which may be associated with teeth whitening treatments.
Unfortunately no it isn’t. If you have existing tooth restorations such as composite fillings, crowns, bridges or veneers, these are made from a synthetic material which isn’t lightened by the whitening process. It may be possible to replace these previous restorations after whitening, but this can be costly and is not normally recommended if you are happy with these existing restorations.
Some people find that teeth whitening can cause sensitivity. Whilst we can use desensitising agents, if you struggle with high levels of sensitivity already, we would probably suggest that teeth whitening may not be suitable for you.
Home kits are cheaper but they are not custom-made or properly assessed for safety. Over-the-counter cosmetic teeth whitening kits tend to be more acidic and abrasive, so there is a chance that these products could damage your teeth and gums. Because of current General Dental Council regulations, the whitening gel that is used professionally by dentists can only legally be used in over-the-counter kits in very small quantities. These kits then tend to be ineffective for significant colour changes. Often patients attend the practice for professional teeth whitening having been disappointed with the results of inferior shop-bought or internet whitening kits.
In the UK (and Europe) whitening can only legally be carried out by a dentist or dental hygienist who are registered with the General Dental Council. Teeth whitening by beauticians, hairdressers and other non-dentists is illegal.
These regulations are to protect the public. They make sure that anyone carrying out whitening is properly trained and has the right skills and knowledge to carry out the procedure without risking permanent damage to the teeth or gums. Only a dentist or dental hygienist will be able to properly assess your suitability for whitening and the possible limitations or complications of the treatment.
There are several whitening toothpastes on the market. Although they do not affect the natural colour of your teeth, they may be effective at removing staining. Therefore, they may improve the overall appearance of your teeth. Whitening toothpaste may also help the effect to last, once your teeth have been professionally whitened.
This depends upon the cause of the dark colour, which can include a dead nerve, discoloured fillings, veneers or crowns. Your dentist, here at FHDC in Leeds, will determine the cause and advise you of the correct treatment. Internal teeth whitening my be available on individual teeth. These is a completely different service.
We offer special white spot dental treatment at FHDC. For more information visit our White Spot Treatment page.
You can help to keep your teeth white by cutting down on the amount of food and drink you have that can stain teeth. Don’t forget, stopping smoking can also help prevent discolouration and staining.
To discuss how Far Headingley Dental Care can help you with teeth whitening, please complete the enquiry form on this page or call our practice on 0113 275 1323 during normal office hours.
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