A new year is upon us and if you are like most people, you probably have a long list of events to attend this year, to make up for the restrictions that surrounded so much of last year.
And that brings us to what you will wear, how you will have your hair and whether you want to quickly and effectively brighten your smile for the inevitable photos that accompany every party, dinner or event. You will be glad to know that at Harley Street Dental, we can help!
At our clinic, we are happy to be able to offer our patients teeth whitening Harley Street, to help you get a smile that will turn heads and allow you to feel confident at whatever social event you have planned for the coming year. Great!
Want to know a bit more about the teeth whitening Harley Street that our team uses? Read on to learn about our very popular system; Zoom!
Zoom
This is a type of teeth whitening Harley Street that can be performed both in our surgery and at home.
If you are looking for a Hollywood-esque smile, then it is worth attending our surgery and also using the at-home option.
Zoom operates by removing surface stains from the enamel, which can be caused by issues such as smoking, drinking coffee and consumption of wine. We will apply the gel to your teeth and then use a specialist light to help oxidise it, leading to the stains being lifted off from the enamel.
Depending on the severity of the stains, this process can take longer, as we may need to apply more than one coat of gel.
Zoom at home
In the two weeks that follow this, you will need to use a set of custom-fitted trays to help with the whitening of your teeth.
These trays will look physically similar to aligners and as such, you will need to wear them as directed by our team. To assist in the whitening process, you will typically apply a teardrop amount of the gel to the trays, unless our team has given directions to use more or less.
Try to keep the gel away from your gums and, should it come into contact, try to remove it immediately using a toothbrush or q tip.
When you are wearing your trays, you may notice that the gel inside them is bubbling; this is completely normal and is part of the whitening process.
Precautions
As this is a gel that you will be using in your mouth, it is important to take care to not swallow it. It can be harmful and if you do accidentally swallow it, you will need to seek urgent medical attention.
As stated earlier, this product can be damaging if it is left on the gums, so always aim to remove it as soon as it comes into contact with them.
Longevity
The results of the whitening can last from 3 months to 3 years, depending on your lifestyle and dietary choices.
With Zoom, we can reapply the product once a year, but you can maintain the effects at home with the gels and the trays.