Professional whitening more effective than DIY kits

An increased demand for whiter teeth has seen people trying many different methods to achieve the perfect smile. Shop shelves are awash with bleaching kits, whitening strips, toothpastes, and LED light kits, all promising to give you brilliantly white teeth. However, having your teeth whitened professionally, by your dentist or other qualified practitioners, ...

This entry was posted in Cosmetic Dentistry on 24th December 2016 by Clare Ludlam Tagged DIY, LED, white teeth, whiter teeth

Dentist’s council against using charcoal to whiten teeth

The latest tooth whitening trend is to use charcoal like toothpaste to break down stains, but now dentists are voicing concerns about the practice and recommending that people who want whiter teeth do it properly at the dentist, instead of trying home remedies that could be damaging to their teeth. It has been ...

This entry was posted in Teeth Whitening on 18th August 2016 by Clare Ludlam Tagged brushing, dentists, Dr Maples, whiter teeth

Blogger claims that turmeric helps her get whiter teeth

An online beauty blogger has claimed that her secret to whiter teeth is the simple application of turmeric on a regular basis; she also uses the spice on her face to cleanse her complexion. The health benefits of turmeric have been known for centuries but it is debated whether the spice can actually ...

This entry was posted in Cosmetic Dentistry, Emergency Dentistry, Enlighten Teeth Whitening, Laser Teeth Whitening, London Cosmetic Dentistry, London Teeth Whitening, Teeth Whitening, Zoom Teeth Whitening on 3rd July 2016 by Clare Ludlam Tagged brushing, Sadiya Slayy, whiter teeth

Ronnie Wood ‘has had cosmetic dentistry’

Musician Ronnie Wood has admitted to undergoing cosmetic dentistry to brighten his smile.The 63-year-old Rolling Stones band member revealed he opted for the treatment to give his teeth a youthful glow, the Guardian reports.Admitting in an interview that he has had tooth veneers fitted, the bass player revealed the dentists had given ...

This entry was posted in Dental Veneers, London Cosmetic Dentistry on 26th April 2011 by Clare Ludlam Tagged David Beckham, Keith Richards, Rolling Stones, Ronnie Wood, teeth, whiter teeth

Trading standards issues alert over teeth whitening products

People considering teeth whitening treatment may be wise to visit a professional after trading standards officials in one part of the UK issued an alert over potentially dangerous products.East Riding of Yorkshire Council discovered that some products being used in the area by beauticians and other healthcare practitioners contained a massive 360 times the ...

This entry was posted in London Teeth Whitening on 18th January 2011 by Clare Ludlam Tagged East Riding, Jane Evison, teeth, whiter teeth, Yusuf Kaderbhai

Teeth whitening treatment ‘may result in better confidence’

Having teeth whitening treatment could result in patients developing better self-confidence, it has been claimed.An article in the Paducha Sun stated that whiter teeth are often associated with youth and beauty.Consequently, people who have them are more likely to smile often and get a good response from both people they know and ...

This entry was posted in London Teeth Whitening on 10th December 2010 by Clare Ludlam Tagged DIY, Miriam Stoppard, Paducha Sun, teeth, TV, whiter teeth

Teeth whitening may be quicker than you think

A dental expert has said that patients may be able to get whiter teeth more quickly than they think. Martin G Goebbel, a dentist in the US, wrote an article in response to a reader query submitted to KRQE News, which asked if it is possible to achieve brighter-looking teeth in a month. "You ...

This entry was posted in London Teeth Whitening, Zoom Teeth Whitening on 7th October 2010 by Clare Ludlam Tagged Daily Rosetta, Dentist Dr Sherzoy, Dr Goebbel, teeth, Teeth Whitening, whiter teeth

Teeth whitening ‘could help with career success’

Teeth whitening treatment could help a person's career prospects, according to a new survey. The American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD) carried out a poll and found that 99.7 per cent of adults think a smile is a vital social asset. While 96 per cent said they believe it can make a person more appealing to ...

This entry was posted in London Teeth Whitening on 1st September 2010 by Clare Ludlam Tagged DIY, teeth, Teeth Whitening, tooth enamel, whiter teeth

Harmful teeth whitening kits ‘are still available to public’

The public should beware of harmful DIY teeth whitening kits which are still being sold on the internet. Those hoping to get whiter teeth may be encouraged to see a professional after a report from Which? discovered that potentially dangerous products are being sold on eBay and Amazon, despite calls to remove them. Some ...

This entry was posted in London Teeth Whitening on 23rd August 2010 by Clare Ludlam Tagged DIY, teeth, Teeth Whitening, Trading Standards, US, whiter teeth

DIY tooth whitening ‘could damage teeth’

People could be causing damage to their teeth by using home teeth-whitening products that are too harsh, an expert has claimed. Dentist Dr Philip Stemmer tested a range of teeth-whitening equipment and found some cause for concern, the Daily Mail reports. He said that while some products would do little more than help remove ...