Have you been considering whitening your teeth?
You’re not the only one. Many people in Bedfordshire visit LA Teeth Whitening for various reasons – some have upcoming weddings, while others want to feel more confident about their teeth.
The good news: It doesn’t take very long, and it’s easier than you might think. No drills, no pain. But it’s really quick, and most people leave with a smile a lot brighter than they thought they’d have.
You can probably guess the answer — yes, but maybe dial them back a little right before your appointment.
Strong liquids like coffee, tea or wine may leave some color on your enamel that makes the whitening somewhat less effective.
If you do end up having them, however, it’s not the end of the world. Just scrub the teeth well before you come in and down some water. You don’t need to revamp your entire diet for one treatment.
Immediately after bleaching, your teeth are susceptible to staining for a day or two. So if you can do without smoking, wine, fizzy drinks and anything with a lot of colours, you will have longer lasting results. You should also stay away from tomato sauces, soy sauce, or colourful curries in that window.
After whitening, some people adhere to what’s referred to as a “white diet.” It sounds boring (because it sort of is), but it does the job; those include chicken, rice, eggs, cauliflower, bananas, etc. For a day, or a couple of days.
Laser teeth whitening Bedfordshire is very effective for most but is not suitable for all.
Here are some times it might make the most sense to wait or discuss with your dentist first:
If you’re pregnant
It’s one of those times when caution seems the best course of action. Better to wait until after.
You’re under 18
We Do not Porpoise traditional teeth for younger teeth. They’re still growing and more sensitive.
If your teeth are super sensitive already
The gels and the light can often cause some extra sensitivity following the treatment. Not a dealbreaker for all, but you might want to be aware.
Major dental work planned soon
If you’re planning to have crowns or veneers, wait until prosthetic procedures are done. They’re the ones you’ll want to complement your whitened teeth to— not the other way around.
Untreated cavities or cracked teeth
In there is any decay or damage, the whitening gel can seep in and cause serious discomfort — or even pain.
Our prices end up being around £149 to £299. It all depends on if you have stains that are deep and how many sessions you end up requiring.
We like to keep it simple below with no tricky hidden fees. And if that’s not enough, periodically we will email you details of discounts or special seasonal promotions just because you know us; so it is worth checking in before you book.
When you weigh up the results against months of persevering with whitening strips that don’t even make a dent, it’s pretty good value.
In terms of teeth whitening laser treatment is decade ahead of home kits and strips.
The biggest difference? Speed and results. While it would take weeks of waiting for a tiny bit of difference with strips, laser whitening provides visible results after one session. It’s performed by professionals, so there’s no worry about uneven whitening or harming your gums.
Plus, it gets to the deeper stains — like coffee, red wine, or other discoloration at-home kits just don’t catch up to. If you want something safe, effective, and actually works the first time, laser is a no brainer.
There are a couple of pretty dumb things that make your teeth fade faster:
Try keep tea, coffee, wine, or fizzy drinks to a minimum on a daily basis.
If you smoke or vape, those can certainly take the edge off your results in a hurry.
Keep brushing twice a day, floss, and try rinsing your mouth with water after meals — especially if you’ve been eating something colourful.
If you’re drinking a darker beverage, a straw can also help prevent direct contact with your teeth.
And if you want to stay shiny for the long term, a touch-up session every 6 to 12 months is great for most people.
A little bit of work can help to ensure that your teeth look their very best.
