Having white teeth is integral to having a beautiful smile, and everybody wants to have a beautiful smile. Teeth whitening procedures have been around for many years but it is only in the last few that the treatment has become more widespread and acceptable.
Enlighten is a new system, recently been imported from the United States which is taking Britain by storm. Enlighten’s popularity in the US is due to its incredible ability to whiten even the darkest, most discoloured of teeth. In fact, the makers of Enlighten guarantee that the whitest shade of teeth, called a B1, is possible for every patient.
Teeth can become discoloured for a number of reasons. Sometimes it is because of illness or medication or even the food and drink we ingest. More often than not, however, it is simply a case of teeth losing their natural colour over time. Just as hair loses its colour and turns grey over time, so do our teeth and they become less and less white. Teeth whitening procedures can reverse this process by staining tooth enamel to make your teeth look whiter and you look younger.
Enlighten differs from other whitening systems because of the strength of treatment it offers. The specially designed whitening trays allow the whitening gel to be in contact with the teeth, and the tight fit prevents the risk of saliva contaminating the whitening gel. The treatment usually starts with the dentist taking a mould of your teeth in order to make the personalised whitening trays. The trays are worn at home for 14 consecutive nights before a final 40 minute appointment at the dentist surgery.
There are few if any side effects, with only a small percentage suffering some mild discomfort form sensitive teeth after treatment. Dentists recommend that patients wear the trays for at least one night in every 40 after treatment to top up the treatment. If you suffer from discoloured teeth and want to bring back the sparkle to your smile ask a Leeds dentist about Enlighten tooth whitening.
