Teeth Whitening

Teeth Whitening

Reclaim your perfect smile with teeth whitening. Contact Maryhill Smile Care in Glasgow today. We offer in-clinic treatments and DIY treatments. Visit us for FREE initial consultation.

We use the Enlighten and Boutique teeth whitening systems.
Cosmetic dentistry

The Enlighten teeth whitening system

This is a premium brand of tooth whitening treatments. It is used for more difficult cases or where the patient wants a guaranteed result of B1 brightness.

Why use the Enlighten teeth whitening system as compared to other systems?
  • Guaranteed B1 shade and highly reliable results across your smile.
  • Convenient for patients as no dietary changes are required.
  • Results in just 2-4 weeks from start of treatment.
  • Only system in the world that will whiten up to 16 shades easily and safely.
  • Minimal pain and sensitivity.
  • Whitening products refrigerated all the way from manufacturer to surgery ensuring optimal effectiveness of whitening gels.
  • No lights, gingival protection or dehydration whitening.
  • Supplied with anti-sensitivity serum to reduce sensitivity
  • Specially tailor make whitening custom trays according to case, i.e. increased reservoir built in for darker teeth.
There are many reasons for whitening your teeth, including:
  • The boost to your confidence and self-esteem that comes from a great smile
  • A younger appearance
  • A special event such as a wedding, job interview etc
  • To make a positive first impression on others
  • To simply reverse years of everyday staining and yellowing

The tooth whitening process

Visit 1: 
On your first visit we will take impressions of your teeth, using special impression material supplied by Enlighten. These impressions will be sent to an Enlighten state of the art laboratory, who will then fabricate high quality sealed bleaching trays for you. This will take about 2 weeks to be ready. During this time you will need to use special tooth paste twice a day every day, which contains a material called hydroxyapatite (HAP). This HAP will not only improve the whitening effect but it will also protect your teeth and reduce any sensitivity. 

Visit 2: 
On the next visit you will pick up your bleaching tray from dentist, together with whitening gel which you will need to use for 14 consecutive nights.

Visit 3: 
Lastly you will return to your dentist for a 40 minute treatment in the surgery. Make sure you bring your whitening trays with you. This final treatment will not only boost the colour but will ensure the whitening is even and natural looking, and help the colour to be more stable, meaning the whitening will last longer.

Tooth whitening after care

If the teeth are still sensitive, it may be advisable to use anti-sensitive toothpaste, such as Colgate Pro Relief or Sensodyne.

What are the common side effects?
Teeth whitening is a safe, effective, non-invasive and popular method of brightening all natural teeth. Some patients experience sensitivity during the whitening process, however this is minimised with the use of anti-sensitive toothpaste. It is vital that the procedure is followed strictly as this will ensure the best overall results are achieved.  

Will Enlighten teeth whiting whiten my crown, veneers and previous fillings?
Enlighten teeth whitening only whitens your natural teeth. It does not whiten porcelain or white composite restorations and these may need to be changed if you wish to have the colour matched to your new whitened teeth.

Enlighten teeth whitening packages

How long will Enlighten last for?
The great news is that with Enlighten whitening you can keep your teeth whiter forever. You may need a whitening top up for a couple of days, in a year or two, so it is advisable to keep your trays safe. You can purchase more gel to use at home at a fraction of the price when you feel the need to.

B1 Guarantee
Enlighten guarantees the B1 shade of the teeth post using their product, providing their instructions have been followed. If the B1 shade has not been achieved they will refund the laboratory costs and product costs. Please note: the dental costs are still payable, so patients will receive a refund of total treatment cost minus Enlighten product and laboratory costs.

If you would like to discuss Enlighten whitening or any other dental procedure please do not hesitate to ask one of our friendly dentist.

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