The teeth whitening alternatives

Home bleaching tray kits

Home kits will not lighten your teeth noticeably. Some contain mild acids and others are abrasive which can cause ulcers and damage to the gums if the product is not used correctly. They need to be used for an hour or overnight everyday for at least two weeks in order to start seeing a change to the colour of your teeth. With LASER whitening the results are fast and INSTANT.



Teeth whitening toothpastes

Some toothpastes on the market that claim to whiten your teeth can be very abrasive and could damage the enamel. Laser teeth whitening is non-abrasive and will not damage the enamel on your teeth. Laser teeth whitening using a hydrogen peroxide solution but because hydrogen peroxide is a harsh product to use on the teeth and gums, it must be used within the legal guidelines of 0.1 per cent. If high levels are used it can aggravate gum disease and cause teeth to become sensitive.

Zoom teeth whitening

Zoom or Zoom2 teeth whitening treatments have come from the USA and are very similar to laser teeth whitening. Zoom offers similar results and benefits to laser teeth whitening and the treatment generally takes one hour.