Many people spend a great deal of time and effort on hairstyles, cosmetics and clothes to look good. Three out of four adults agree an attractive smile is important to project the right image. Tooth whitening is on the rise and is one of the most popular treatments at 76 Dental. Daily habits such as smoking or drinking red wine/coffee over a long period of time can cause otherwise good teeth to become stained and unattractive. Whitening is a conservative and highly effective way to reverse this effect.
We offer two types of whitening treatment:
Tray Based Whitening
Of all the methods to lighten teeth, this is still the most popular. Tray based whitening involves the fabrication of custom formed plastic trays that fit comfortably over your own teeth. Bleaching gel (supplied by the dentist) is placed into the tray which is then worn overnight or for a few hours during the day over several weeks to achieve excellent, long lasting results. At 76dental we advocate the use of the most advanced and effective tray based whitening system. Optident White Dental Beauty is one of the most highly regarded tray whitening systems available.
Chair-side Whitening
If you are the sort of person that likes instant results, you might consider chair-side whitening which is performed in the dental surgery. Bleaching gel is applied directly to the teeth by the dentist and activated using a powerful light source. Chair-side whitening can dramatically lighten your teeth in about an hour. Zoom chair-side bleaching, as seen on TV programmes such as ‘Ten Years Younger’ and ‘Extreme Makeover’ is carried out at 76dental. For a step by step guide to this fabulous instants bleaching technique please follow the link to the Zoom website: http://www.zoomnow.com/about.php
At 76dental we fully appreciate the importance of
Patients who smoke are far more likely to suffer with more severe gum problems. Smoking causes a lack of oxygen in the bloodstream. This has an adverse effect on the healing process, so infection in the gums and following tooth extractions are more likely. Smoking is also a major risk factor for cancer of the mouth and throat. At 76dental we can offer support and advice on smoking cessation.
