Laser Bleaching involves bleaching your teeth to make them lighter. It can't make your teeth brilliant white, but it can lighten the existing colour by several shades.


Who can do Laser Bleaching?

Laser Bleaching is a form of dentistry and should only be carried out by a doctor. Some beauty salons offer teeth whitening, but this is illegal if there's no doctor present, and it may put your oral health at risk.

If you have your teeth whitened you'll need to make several visits to the dental surgery over a couple of months. The dentist will take an impression of your teeth to make a mouthguard and tell you how to use it with a bleaching gel. Then, using your mouthguard at home, you regularly apply the gel for a specified period of time over 2 to 4 weeks. Some whitening gels can be left on for up to 8 hours at a time, which shortens the treatment period to 1 week.




Is Laser Bleaching permanent?

Teeth whitening isn't permanent. It can last from a few months to up to 1 year – it varies from person to person. The whitening effect won't last as long if you smoke or drink red wine, tea or coffee, which can all stain your teeth.


Will Laser Bleaching work on false teeth?

Laser Bleaching doesn't work on dentures, crowns, fillings or veneers.


What are the risks of teeth whitening?

No matter what treatment you use, there's a chance your gums will be sensitive to the chemicals used in teeth whitening, particularly if you already have sensitive teeth. There's also a chance of burns to gums and some of the whitening kits used at home can harm tooth enamel.