Can professional clinical teeth whitening give visible results? How many shades whiter can I expect? Here's a quick guide to the shade improvement of teeth after teeth whitening treatment.

For the best teeth whitening results it's best to visit a clinic as home teeth whitening results might not give the most visible results. One of the most common questions asked by patients is how many shades whiter will me teeth be after whitening?

At clinics the is usually two types of treatment available which is using whitening agent or using prosthetics. Cold-light whitening is now the most commonly used type of whitening treatment. For those considering prosthetics then veneers and dental crowns are the most popular form, however the downside is you will need to have enamel removed from the teeth to fit the veneer of crown.  

So using the different methods of whitening how many shades whiter can your teeth get?

1. Cold-light Whitening: Generally speaking you can expect a 5-10 shade difference. Of course this will vary for every patient. Most patients can expect a 5 shade difference which is very noticeable. The advantage of cold-light whitening is that it can be redone to further improve the shade.

2. Veneers & Crowns: The shade of the veneers and crown need to be chosen in advance and the dentist will advise that the shade chosen should match your natural teeth or you can choose a shade which is whiter but that would mean fitting veneers and crown on the teeth that are visible when you smile.

For the best results and the best shade of white visiting a professional dental clinic and getting a consultation is vital. During the consultation you can communicate with the dentist about the type of results you want and the dentist will give their advice about the best type of treatment suitable for your needs.