Teeth Whitening Compared
This page is for anyone comparing ways to whiten their teeth. It routes you to the comparison of professional whitening and shop-bought kits, without settling that choice here. Choosing between whitening and another cosmetic treatment, such as composite bonding, belongs to the cosmetic dentistry section, and a separate guide helps you choose a whitening treatment. It also names the whitening options you can ask the practice about.
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Medical disclaimer: This page is for general information only. It does not replace an examination or treatment by a dentist.
This page is reviewed by Dr Ibraheem Ijaz, the practice's principal dentist and a General Dental Practitioner (GDC 301711). His qualifications are BDS, BSc (Hons), MSc (Leeds), PG Dip Implant Dentistry and PG Cert Restorative and Aesthetic Dentistry.
What do the teeth whitening comparisons cover?
The teeth whitening comparisons help you compare teeth whitening methods, such as professional whitening and over-the-counter kits from shops or online. They do not compare whitening with other cosmetic treatments, and they do not explain how treatment works.
How whitening with a dentist works at Deepcar Dental Care is explained in the guide to professionally whitening your teeth.
Which whitening comparison does this section hold?
This section compares professional whitening with shop-bought kits.
Professional whitening and shop-bought kits
GDC guidance explains that UK law sets different hydrogen peroxide limits for whitening products freely available, such as toothpaste, and for products available only through dental treatment. Supervision, safety and cost are compared on the page about choosing between professional whitening and shop-bought kits.
To ask about teeth whitening, book online or call 0114 288 2121.
Where are other whitening choices covered?
Choices between whitening and other cosmetic treatments belong to the cosmetic dentistry section, and choosing a whitening treatment has its own guide.
If you are weighing whitening against another cosmetic treatment, such as composite bonding or porcelain veneers, the cosmetic dentistry guide to choosing a cosmetic treatment looks across treatments rather than whitening methods.
If you have settled on whitening and want to know which whitening treatment fits your teeth, the guide to working out which option suits is written for that decision.
When whitening is planned alongside bonding or porcelain veneers, the order of treatment has its own page in the teeth whitening section.
Which whitening options can you ask the practice about?
Whitening options at Deepcar Dental Care include Enlighten, Boutique and internal whitening for a dark root-treated tooth. Enlighten and Boutique are both delivered as a take-home tray system. There is free parking directly outside.
If you are considering teeth whitening, book an appointment online at book online or call 0114 288 2121.
Frequently asked questions
Is teeth whitening available on the NHS?
No. NHS guidance on teeth whitening says, "It's not available on the NHS, so you have to pay for it privately." Because NHS cover does not apply to whitening, an NHS route is not one of the options this section compares, and cost is weighed between the routes that remain.
Can a comparison page tell you which whitening option suits you?
No. A comparison page explains how two whitening routes differ in general terms. It cannot account for your own teeth and gums or for what you want to change. A comparison can help you prepare questions to ask a dentist before you decide on any whitening.
Does the whitening comparison cover home remedies such as charcoal?
No. Charcoal and other home remedies sit outside the whitening comparisons, which weigh one whitening route against another. What the evidence says about them is covered in the teeth whitening safety section, on a page about whitening kits, charcoal and home remedies.
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We look after patients from Deepcar, Stocksbridge and Oughtibridge, and from across north Sheffield, including Wadsley, Hillsborough and Fulwood. Many travel further, from Penistone, Barnsley and Rotherham. The practice is on the A6102 at 334 Manchester Road, and no referral is needed.
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