Teeth can easily be affected by discolouration and staining. This can happen because of  lifestyle choices you make, such as smoking, from food and drink you ingest (with red wine and coffee being particularly big culprits) or simply just due to age and decay. The teeth are discoloured as staining substances and plaque gradually seep into the surface enamel of the teeth. Once this has happened the effects cannot be removed by natural cleaning. It will need a special procedure to return the teeth to their original colour.

Luckily, unlike about ten or twenty years ago, having a teeth whitening treatment is no longer as expensive as it was and is now available from all City of London dentists. Teeth whitening is a form of bleaching that uses a substance called hydrogen peroxide. This is applied to the teeth and left to seep into the enamel. This bleaches the discoloured areas and makes them look a more healthy and natural.

Whitening the teeth can even take years off your appearance as having whiter teeth is associated with youth. Treatments start from as little as sixty pounds depending on the extent of treatment needed. They last from anything between half an hour to an extended treatment carried out over several days or even weeks. It is even possible in some circumstances for the dentist to prepare special trays that can be used at home, making the treatment even more convenient.

Ask your dentist about the possibilities of teeth whitening at your next appointment. It could be just the lift your smile has needed and will hopefully restore your confidence in your smile, which is very important.

We all want to have the beautiful and dazzling smile of our favourite movie star but the common misconception is that teeth whitening is prohibitively expensive. In fact, teeth whitening is the most affordable of all the cosmetic dental practices and there is a treatment for you no matter how small your budget.

Everybody is affected by the gradual discolouration of teeth; it’s just one of those unfortunate circumstances of aging. So, that favourite actor or singer of yours with the sparkling teeth has almost certainly had them whitened. Because whiter teeth subconsciously make people appear younger it can be one of the most effective of all the cosmetic procedures but it is no longer solely for those with a celebrity sized bank account.

Teeth whitening is the fastest growing and most popular procedure offered by cosmetic dentists and with treatments starting at just £40 it is easy to see why. Obviously more expensive treatments are available but they are all effective to some degree.

It is important to remember though, that even though it is possible to buy whitening kits from the internet, it is always advisable to have the procedure carried out by a trained dentist. City of London dentists can white teeth effectively and safely using the necessary equipment. Because the whitening ingredient used is hydrogen peroxide there is some danger of burning soft tissue if used incorrectly. Dentists can also prepare lower concentration take-home kits for increased results.