If stained teeth has affected your confidence, rest assured that your local Portman clinician will restore your smile to a natural-looking shade that suits you. We use gentle and non-invasive teeth whitening that works by gently breaking up any deep-set stains that are caused by a number of external factors, such as drinking coffee or tea, eating staining foods or regularly smoking.
Depending on the practice and severity of staining, your Portman clinician might offer you in-chair whitening, which is when the whitening process is completed by your clinician during your appointment, sometimes over several appointments. Alternatively you might be offered a home whitening kit, where your dentist will provide a set of trays (made from impressions or scans of your teeth) to put the whitening agent in and wear at home, in your own time. Some practices also offer combination treatment, where you can receive treatment both within the practice from the dentist and at home with whitening trays.
Whichever treatment you decide upon, your clinician will discuss the shade that suits you – whether that be a dazzling shade of white, or a more natural-looking shade that hides any present stains. Your personal preference is key here – we are passionate about providing teeth whitening that suits our patients, and we value your personal choice.
Your teeth change colour as you get older, and dietary factors can also alter their appearance. Coffee, red wine curry and dark berries are amongst the worst culprits for staining your teeth, while smoking and a build up of calculus (tartar) can also cause a yellow tint to the surface of your teeth. Certain prescribed medications and antibiotics can also cause discolouration in the formation of the tooth. Your smile is unique to you, and your local Portman clinician understands that your treatment is personal too. That’s why our clinicians will expertly assess your teeth before beginning any whitening treatment to ensure your teeth are suitable and that your experience is tailored to you.
Your smile is unique to you, and your local Portman clinician understands that your treatment is personal too. That’s why our clinicians will expertly assess your teeth before beginning any whitening treatment to ensure your teeth are suitable and that your experience is tailored to you.
The importance of shape and colour
Can I have my teeth whitened if I have an implant?
Opting to invest in teeth whitening with your dentist is arguable the safest choice. Your dentist can assess your oral health and discuss whether teeth whitening is safe for you, or which procedure is best for your teeth. As crowns and fillings can’t be whitened, your dentist will be better positioned to advise on the options for ensuring that all the teeth with crowns or fillings match. You may need to have fillings or crowns replaced for the best results. Your teeth should be free of decay (no cavities) and free of gum disease before whitening treatments. You may experience pain if you whiten when you have either of these conditions. Your dentist can also give you specific advice for whitening if you have sensitive teeth.
Typically in-practice whitening procedures take less time, and yield much better results than online kits. If you prefer home teeth whitening, which takes a little longer but can be more cost effective, your dentist can provide you with safe and dentist-recommended home teeth whitening options – the most common being teeth whitening trays, where an impression or scan is taken of your teeth, filled with the whitening gel and worn for around an hour, or overnight, at home each day for a few days or a few weeks (your dentist will advise you).
Opting to invest in teeth whitening with your dentist is arguable the safest choice. Your dentist can assess your oral health and discuss whether teeth whitening is safe for you, or which procedure is best for your teeth. As crowns and fillings can’t be whitened, your dentist will be better positioned to advise on the options for ensuring that all the teeth with crowns or fillings match. You may need to have fillings or crowns replaced for the best results. Your teeth should be free of decay (no cavities) and free of gum disease before whitening treatments. You may experience pain if you whiten when you have either of these conditions. Your dentist can also give you specific advice for whitening if you have sensitive teeth.
Typically in-practice whitening procedures take less time, and yield much better results than online kits. If you prefer home teeth whitening, which takes a little longer but can be more cost effective, your dentist can provide you with safe and dentist-recommended home teeth whitening options – the most common being teeth whitening trays, where an impression or scan is taken of your teeth, filled with the whitening gel and worn for around an hour, or overnight, at home each day for a few days or a few weeks (your dentist will advise you).
With over 200 dental practices across the UK and Ireland, including 27 orthodontic Portman Smile Clinics and caring for over 700,000 patients, our practices provide exceptional patient care in calm and friendly environments. Offering a range of specialist, private and NHS dental care services, we are focused on continual development in both clinical skills and innovation.
With over 200 dental practices across the UK and Ireland, including 27 orthodontic Portman Smile Clinics and caring for over 700,000 patients, our practices provide exceptional patient care in calm and friendly environments. Offering a range of specialist, private and NHS dental care services, we are focused on continual development in both clinical skills and innovation.
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