Visiting a cosmetic dentist is vital if you are looking for teeth whitening treatment. Tooth whitening is one of the most popular cosmetic procedures at 61 Dental in Stockport, and when carried out by a qualified dental professional it is a safe, reliable, and fast way to improve the appearance of your smile.

At our Stockport clinic we are well aware that there are numerous products out there that claim to whiten your teeth. These are best avoided, because whilst the majority of them simply won’t live up to their promises, in some circumstances they can actually be dangerous.

It is illegal for anyone other than a dentist – or a hygienist or other suitably qualified dental professional on prescription of a dentist – to deliver teeth whitening treatment. You would hardly go to anyone other than a cosmetic dentist for veneers or discreet braces, and whitening treatment should be considered in the same way.

At 61 Dental in Stockport, we offer two options for teeth whitening treatment. Both are fast enough to make over your smile in time for a special occasion, and both begin with a consultation with a cosmetic dentist.

The first option is home teeth whitening, which sees your Stockport cosmetic dentist create custom-made whitening trays so that you can carry out treatment in the comfort of your own home. This method takes approximately two weeks to complete.

Alternatively, you can have power whitening with your cosmetic dentist here in our Stockport dental practice. After first protecting your teeth and gums, your cosmetic dentist will apply whitening gel to your teeth and will use a special lamp to activate it. With power whitening, you can have a brighter smile in just an hour.

There are some circumstances in which teeth whitening will not work, or is not suitable. It doesn’t work on permanently stained teeth, nor on restorations such as crowns or bridges. You shouldn’t have whitening treatment whilst pregnant or breastfeeding.

Your Stockport cosmetic dentist can use an alternative method of brightening your smile for permanently discoloured teeth. Porcelain veneers are micro-thin shells of porcelain bonded over the teeth to improve their appearance.