Teeth Whitening

Brightening your smile is simple and effective.

Certain foods and drinks can produce staining and discolouration of teeth. These can be removed with our fantastic EMS Airflow machine, however sometimes, with age as well, staining can be within the tooth and requires more treatment to achieve the brightness you would like.

Tooth whitening is a simple, safe and effective way to improve the brightness of your smile.

At The Dental Barn in Hailsham, we use an in-surgery system called BlancOne, and we offer Home whitening treatments called Boutique.

In Surgery

We find our patients love the BlancOne system plus the quick results. A Blue Light activates a carbamide peroxide gel painted on to your teeth. A 10 minute treatment can get your teeth 4-5 shades lighter and our second treatment of three 8 minutes treatments 7 shades lighter.

The beauty with the BlancOne system is lack of sensitivity. This can be a problem for many people who refuse to retreat because of post treatment sensitivity. We find that no one has this problem with BlancOne. Another bonus with BlancOne is that the treatment is completed when you leave the practice, regular top ups can be combined with routine hygienist appointments.

Home Whitening

Our dentists can prescribe a kit containing whitening gels and trays, which are made to closely fit around your teeth, like a mouthguard.
You’ll have an appointment to take impressions, and then another to check the trays fit your teeth well. We’ll explain how often to wear them, and you’ll be shown how to look after your teeth and gums during the treatment.
You then wear the trays at home for around 2 to 3 weeks to gradually whiten your teeth.

How the Process Works

1. Our dentists check your teeth and gums to ensure they are healthy enough for whitening and that you don’t have untreated cavities or gum disease.
2. We take an impression (mold) of your teeth to make soft, custom-fitted trays that fit your mouth perfectly.
3. You place a small amount of professional-grade hydrogen peroxide or carbamide peroxide gel into the trays and wear them for a set time each day (or overnight) as directed by our dentist.
4. Your teeth lighten gradually over a few weeks, typically resulting in a smile several shades brighter

After your initial treatment, your trays can be used for a ‘top up’; these are short whitening treatments every 12-18 months to keep your smile bright, as teeth can discolour with tea, coffee and red wine.