Teeth Whitening Leicester
Teeth Whitening Leicester – Brighten Your Smile with 44 Dental Care
A brighter, more confident smile can change how you feel — and how others see you. At 44 Dental Care, we offer safe, effective whitening options tailored to your teeth using trusted systems like Pola Day / Pola Night and Enlighten Smiles.
Whether your teeth are stained from coffee, tea, smoking, or just the passage of time, our whitening treatments can gently lift those discolorations and restore your smile’s natural radiance. With professional oversight and high-quality materials, your whitening experience is comfortable, controlled, and clinically sound.
Why Choose Professional Whitening (Not Over-The-Counter DIY)?
- Stronger, safe formulations: Our gels use higher, regulated concentrations of peroxide under dental supervision.
- Custom trays / controlled delivery: We design trays that fit precisely to your teeth, reducing gum irritation or uneven whitening.
- Monitoring & adjustments: We oversee progress and adjust protocols to minimise sensitivity and maximize results.
- Guaranteed shade in some cases: The Enlighten Smiles system guarantees a Vita B1 shade or whiter for most patients.
- Minimised sensitivity: Systems like Pola include desensitising agents and neutral pH formulas to protect tooth enamel.
Using unregulated, off-the-shelf kits can be risky — many are unsafe or illegal in the UK. Always whiten under professional guidance.
Whitening Options at 44 Dental Care, Leicester
Pola Day / Pola Night (Take-Home Whitening)
This is our most flexible and patient-controlled option.
- Pola Day: A neutral-pH hydrogen peroxide gel designed for daytime wear (typically ~30 minutes).
- Pola Night: Uses carbamide peroxide in a higher concentration for overnight whitening.
These gels include desensitising agents, fluoride, and a high-water content to reduce sensitivity and protect enamel.
You’ll receive custom trays and instructions. Many patients see noticeable improvement in one to two weeks (with nightly or daily use).
Advantages:
- Whiten at your own pace
- Gentle and gradual
Can be repeated or used as a top-up
Enlighten Smiles (Guaranteed Whitening System)
Enlighten is a premium, hybrid approach combining at-home and in-practice whitening, with a shade guarantee to Vita B1 (or whiter).
How it works:
- Custom impression / digital scanning to create bespoke whitening trays.
- At-home whitening phase (typically 14 nights) with a pH-stable, sensitivity-minimising gel.
- Final in-clinic “boost” session (often ~40 minutes) to lock in a uniform whitening result.
Benefits:
- Very predictable shade outcome
- Minimal sensitivity
- Long-lasting results
Because Enlighten is one of the few systems offering a shade guarantee, some patients travel significant distances to receive it.
Your Whitening Journey at 44 Dental Care
- Step 1: Initial Consultation & Assessment
- We review your dental and medical history, evaluate your tooth color, detect any underlying dental issues (e.g. decay, cracks), and check whether whitening is safe for you.
- Step 2: Tray Design & Customisation
- We take impressions or digital scans for comfortable, accurate custom trays.
- Step 3: Whitening Phase
- With Pola: You wear the trays at set intervals (day or night) using the gel provided.
- With Enlighten: You follow the two-stage protocol (at-home + in-practice boost).
- We provide detailed instructions and monitor your progress, adjusting your plan if necessary.
- Step 4: Final Review & Touch-Up Plan
- Once you reach your desired shade, we evaluate the outcome. For Enlighten, this includes the in-clinic “boost.” For Pola, we help you maintain the results with occasional top-up trays.
- Step 5: Maintenance
- To keep your smile bright:
- Avoid or limit coffee, red wine, dark berries, smoking
- Brush gently with a non-abrasive toothpaste
- Use touch-up trays as advised
- Attend regular hygiene check-ups
Why Patients Choose 44 Dental Care
- Qualified dentists specialising in cosmetic treatments
- Only Pola Day / Pola Night and Enlighten Smiles (no misleading “power whitening”)
- Use of digital scans and custom trays ensures even, safe whitening
- Shade guarantees with Enlighten
- Low-sensitivity formulas and monitoring
- Transparent pricing and financing options
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Doctor Nigel,
He makes you feel relaxed and I highly recommend he is vastly experienced and also teaches I class him as Simply the…
Luis Maradona
8 june 2024
Doctor Nigel,
He makes you feel relaxed and I highly recommend he is vastly experienced and also teaches I class him as Simply the…
How long do whitening results last?
It depends on your habits, diet, and hygiene. With good care and occasional top-ups, results may last a year or more before slight re-staining occurs.
Is teeth whitening painful?
Some sensitivity is common, especially in the early days. Our gels and protocols reduce sensitivity, and we can adjust strength or pause treatment if needed.
Will whitening work on crowns, veneers, or fillings?
No — restorations do not respond to bleaching. We plan around them, and may discuss replacing or matching restorations after whitening.
How many sessions are needed?
Often just one cycle (with Pola or Enlighten) is enough for a significant effect. Some patients may do a second round if deeper discoloration is present.
Is whitening safe?
Yes, when done under dental supervision. We avoid high-risk over-the-counter products and use regulated, safe concentrations with custom trays.
Who is whitening not suitable for?
Not recommended for children (under 18), pregnant or breastfeeding patients, untreated gum disease, severe enamel defects, or patients with active cavities.