How much does teeth whitening cost I am a smoker

Q. hi just a few questions about some procedures im thinking of having done. firstly i was wondering how much teeth whitening is? also i was going to have my teeth whitened before but as i am a smoker and i was told not to smoke for seven days after i was put off the idea and i was wondering if the same applys with your procedure? secondly, i have a porceline coating on my two front teeth to cover up some blemishes, if i get my teeth whitened that would need replacing i think as usually these coatings can not be whitened. andi was wondering how much that would cost. and thirdly how white should i expect my teeth to go. i would be very greatful if you could get back to me on this matter

 

A. Teeth whitening is a very standard procedure in my practice. We use a system called Enlighten which involves home bleaching for 2 weeks followed by approx 1 hour power bleaching. Following this we recommend once a month night time bleaching to maintain your whiteness. As you smoke we cannot guarantee how long your teeth will remain whiter but if you saw the hygienist 3 monthly you should be able to maintain a good colour. The cost for this treatment is £575 . Hygienist visits at the moment are £45 per visit.

You are quite correct as far as your porcelain veneers are concerned - they would need replacing . To match these veneers to your natural teeth I charge £1200 per veneer - visit my web site and the Cerec section to see a very similar case to you where I bleached a patients teeth and placed 2 veneers on her front teeth - the veneers were completed in 1 visit using Cad/Cam Cerec dentistry techniques.

Kindest regards

Dr Julian Caplan BDS
Director on the board of the British Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry

Aviva Cosmetic Dentistry
www.avivacosmeticdentistry.co.uk
101 St. Peters Street,
St. Albans, Hertfordshire.
AL1 3EN

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