Teeth whitening in Huddersfield

When it comes to top-quality teeth whitening at affordable prices, Netherton Dental Practice offers a non-invasive treatment, which can be carried out by our dentists. Call us today.

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Various methods of tooth whitening available

Tooth whitening has become one of the most popular ways to improve your smile by lightening the existing shade of your natural teeth. This is a simple and effective treatment which can be carried out by your dentist or at home. Tooth whitening is non-invasive treatment which does not involve drilling or removal of the tooth surface.

There are many reasons why your teeth can become discoloured

Drinking tea, coffee or red wine
Food with strong colourings
Smoking
The natural act of ageing
A tooth which is damaged by trauma
Some teeth are naturally pigmented or stained as they develop
Certain medications

Only natural teeth respond to tooth whitening, Crowns, Bridges, Dentures or Implants cannot be whitened.

The outer surface of the tooth is called ‘Enamel’ this has tiny microscopic holes which trap everyday stains. Tooth whitening gel is a peroxide based compound which penetrates the holes removing the stains and lightening the teeth.

Your dentist will arrange for you to have a consultation appointment, where your teeth and gums will examined, you can then discuss which of the tooth whitening option would be best for you.

Home Tooth Whitening

Home whitening can take up to 14 days to achieve your desired shade.

An impression (mould) is taken of your teeth using special dental "putty". The putty is placed into an impression tray; they are both then inserted into your mouth and pushed onto your teeth in order to take an impression. Once the dental putty is set the impression will be removed.
The moulds are sent to the Dental Laboratory where our technician will fabricate your custom made whitening trays.
The peroxide gel is placed into your trays the tray is then placed onto your teeth for a period of time.
The degree of whitening will vary from patient to patient, greyer teeth can take longer to respond. Tooth whitening is not permanent; the whitening process will need to be repeated every 12 – 18 months to keep your teeth at the shade you desire.

Porcelain veneers

A veneer is a thin layer of tooth coloured material which is placed over your natural tooth to mask the underlying enamel.

Veneers are designed to enhance the appearance of your teeth by -

Masking permanently stained teeth.
Closing Diastemas – spaces between your teeth.
Straightening misaligned teeth.
Improving the appearance of damaged or broken teeth due to decay or trauma.

The procedure is usually completed in two visits which is a simple and relatively quick route to improve your smile, the first part of the procedure involves the dentist removing a small amount of enamel from the front of your tooth and the second appointment the veneers are fitted into place.

Each veneer is individually handcrafted by our dental technician to correct the appearance of your teeth to create a healthy natural look.

The first part of the procedure will be a consultation appointment, this is when you can discuss with the dentist the concerns you have with your teeth and explain how you would like them improved.

Your dentist will have a ‘Diagnostic wax up’ made of your teeth to show how your teeth will look with veneers. This is a very simple procedure; the dentist will take impressions (mould) of your teeth and these will then be sent to the laboratory. Our technician will make a cast of your teeth using the supplied impressions (moulds). Dental wax is then applied to the cast, to show how the final veneers will look.

If you decide that veneers are for you, two appointments are then needed. The first appointment is when the dentist prepares the teeth and then a second is to fit the veneers.

The Preparation appointment

The dentist will give you a local anaesthetic to numb the tooth and the surrounding gum.
A small amount of tooth is removed from the front surface of your tooth to make room for the veneers. The dentist will do this using a fast hand drill.
An impression (mould) is taken of your teeth using special dental "putty". The putty is placed into an impression tray; they are both then inserted into your mouth and pushed onto your teeth in order to take an impression. Once the dental putty is set the impression will be removed. An impression is also taken of the opposing teeth, so the technician can see how you bite together.
The dentist may fit temporary veneers to protect the teeth whilst your veneers are being fabricated.
The impression (mould) of your teeth is sent to the Dental Laboratory where each veneer will be handcrafted to create your new smile. This process can take between two and three weeks.

The Fit Appointment

Your temporary veneers will be removed and your teeth will be washed to remove any remaining cement.
Your new veneers will be temporarily placed using a special paste which will allow the dentist to make any adjustments that are required and to make sure that you are happy with the appearance.
The veneers will then be removed and the tooth surface prepared for the dental adhesive. The veneers will be permanently cemented in place to create the beautiful smile you have been waiting for.

Looking after your veneers

Veneers can last a long time but a lot depends on how you take care of them. You must maintain good oral hygiene brushing and flossing twice a day, also have 6 monthly examinations with your dentists.

Habits that damaged your natural teeth, like biting pens and pencils, opening bottle tops with your teeth and biting your nails will also damage your veneers.

Crowns

A crown is a tooth shaped cover which fits over the existing structure of your natural tooth to protect and restore the tooth’s function.

Crowns can be used to -

Strengthen teeth which have been weakened by decay or a large filling.

Protect fractured, cracked and worn teeth.

Improve the shape, alignment and shade of a tooth.

After root canal treatment, to help strengthen the tooth.

Each crown is individually handcrafted by our dental technician to create a healthy, natural look.

Crowns can be made using the following materials – all metal (often gold)or tooth coloured crowns such as porcelain fused to metal (often gold or a gold alloy), full ceramic (porcelain) or composite (plastic with glass particles embedded). The material used will depend on why you are having the crown. Whether you choose to have a crown to improve the shape and alignment of your teeth or to strengthen your tooth, the procedure is the same.

Two appointments are necessary, the first to prepare the tooth for the crown and the second to fit the crown.

The preparation appointment

A local anaesthetic may be need to numb the tooth and surrounding gum
The dentist will then shape the outer surfaces of the tooth, creating a cylindrical shape onto which the crown will seat.
An impression (mould) is taken of your teeth using special dental "putty"generally made from silicone. The putty is placed into an impression tray; they are both then inserted into your mouth and pushed over your teeth in order to take an impression. Once the dental putty is set, the impression will be removed. An impression is also taken of the opposing teeth, so the technician can see how you bite together
A temporary crown will be cemented onto the prepared tooth to protect it whilst your crown is being fabricated.
The impression will be sent to the Dental Laboratory where our technician will handcraft your crown. This will take between two and three weeks.

The “Fitting” Appointment

A local anaesthetic may be need to numb the tooth and surrounding gum
The temporary crown will be removed and the tooth will be washed to remove the temporary cement.
The dentist will then try in your new crown, making sure that it fits correctly and that you are happy with the appearance. The crown will then permanently cemented in place. The bite is checked carefully and may need minor adjustments.