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The advantage with combination bleaching
is that it is done in a controlled and gradual
way. These syringes can be purchased at
your examination.
Pola TeethWhitening
The essence of this
technique is that
you bleach your
teeth at home. We
will take impressions of your teeth and from
these impressions make customised trays
you will be shown how to apply the tooth
whitening gel to the trays. We recommend
that the gel and the tray should be worn
over night. It should take approximately one
week for the results to show (if your teeth
are heavily stained you may need to have
the combination teeth whitening system).
When you have achieved the whiteness that
you desire you will then have to maintain
that beautiful bright smile.
Only trained Dental Professionals can
whiten teeth
The law says that tooth whitening is a
‘dental procedure’ that should only be
offered and carried out by qualified Dental
Professionals. In the UK and some other
countries teeth whitening can only legally
be carried out by a dentist, dental hygienist
or dental therapist. The European Directive
on this has been confirmed by the High
Court. This means that anybody carrying
out tooth whitening other than a qualified
Dental Professional is doing it illegally. Some
beauty salons offer teeth whitening, but this
is illegal if there is no Dental Professional
present. Anyone other than a dentist,
dental hygienist or dental therapist who is
offering teeth whitening (e.g. beauticians,
hairdressers, and salon staff ) will not have
the right training and knowledge, could
permanently damage your teeth and gums
and they cannot help you when something
goes wrong.
If you would like more advice, you could
contact either the General Dental Council
(GDC), the British Dental Association (BDA)
or call Wycherley’s dental practice on
01952 459459.
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