D.A. & C. Houston & Associates

160 – 166 & 172 Milton Road
Weston-Super-Mare
North Somerset, BS23 2YG
(01934) 910870 / 910869 View Practice View CQC Report

Smile & Face Dental Practice

75 Macrae Road
Eden Business Park, Ham Green
North Somerset, BS20 0DD
(01275) 373497 View Practice View CQC Report

Grendon Lodge Dental Practice

22 St. John’s Road
Clevedon, North Somerset
BS21 7TG
(01275) 342183 View Practice View CQC Report

The Houston Group @ Nailsea

12 Clevedon Road, Nailsea
North Somerset
BS48 1EH
(01275) 866359 View Practice View CQC Report
01934 910869 01934 910870

Tooth Whitening

Patients will often be aware that despite a conscientious brushing and flossing regime it is not always possible to prevent or remove tooth staining especially inaccessible areas. Whilst essential for maintaining good oral health hygiene these routine measures will have little or no effect on the intrinsic colour of the teeth.

Plaque and tartar are a common cause of yellowing whilst smoking, tea, coffee and red wine along with some medical products can all stain the surface of the enamel. Teeth may also discolour from within. For example, the use of certain antibiotics in childhood may affect the colour of teeth. In addition teeth may change colour with age or as a result of trauma.

Techniques from America are now available to remove those stains caused by pigmented complex compounds forming within the layer called the surface pellicle on the surface of the tooth or from within the enamel or dentine. Oxidation of the chemical produces used eventually render the pigment fragments colourless, and thus lighten the shade of the teeth.

For ‘instant’ results, the in-surgery bleaching can give up to nine shades of lightening within one hour of actual treatment. Those patients who do not have the time to spend 90 minutes in the surgery are catered for by the ‘at home’ bleaching trays. For suitable patients a ‘quick result’ method of the ‘at home’ system is also available.

Number of Appointments

  • At home whitening: Usually 3
  • In surgery whitening: One visit

Completion of treatment

  • At home: 14-21 days
  • In surgery: 90 minutes

Advantages

  • Does not require the loss of tooth substance.
  • May be repeated until desired result obtained.

Disadvantages

  • Occasional temporary sensitivity from treated teeth.
  • Occasional chemically induced soft tissue irritation.

Method

  • The teeth are professionally cleaned prior to treatment.
  • At home: A chemical paste is applied to the teeth inside a whitening tray, each night for 2-3 weeks.
  • In surgery: Teeth are covered in chemical and exposed to light source for 3 x 20 minutes.

After care
Prescribed use of specially formulated toothpaste to maintain the resultant lighter tooth shade.

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Years Of Experience

The philosophy of our group of practices is to allow our patients to meet their clinicians in a relaxed environment permitting us to explain the essence and principles behind the exciting and innovative venture that is the driving force behind all of the practices within our group.

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Patient Plan

This offers all the features of the Houston Dental Care Plan, but members are entitled to two dental appointments and up to four hygiene appointments per year. Please note, discounts only apply to treatments carried out at the practice.

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Our mission statement is to ensure high quality care, comparable with leading centres of excellence around world. Quite simply, we desire to create a Practice which will be benchmark by which all others are judged.

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