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    Default Teeth whitening methods: a few questions

    I have recently decided to get my teeth whitened. I'd be grateful for any advice and personal recommendations regarding the various methods available. (I'm new here, sorry if these questions are a little simple...)
    Bit of background, I'm 30 years old and would like my teeth to be whiter. I confess that I spent a good portion of the last decade gorging on vin rouge, espressos, haribo tangfastic and tizer (among other things). Oh, and a shed load of Marlboro reds too...,
    But that's all stopped now. Fortunately I haven't fully developed full- blown gnarled troll-like teeth, but they've definitely got a weary jaundiced look about them.

    Question 1: Of all the top-end laser whitening products, is there a clearly superior brand or method that's worth shelling out a bit more for? I see that some of the expert dentists rave about enlighten, whilst others are trumping zoom...

    Question 2: If my teeth aren't that grubby to start with, would using an at-home formula give really white teeth or Is it only the top-end regimes that can achieve this? Does the chat about a (relatively cheap) product resulting in a '6' or '8' point increase on the brightness scale mean just that, or does it depend on what the starting point is?

    Question 3: What, in your experience, is the most durable and long lasting treatment?

    Question 4: Any suggestions on where to seek / avoid cosmetic dental treatment in Scotland, or the Edinburgh area if being precise. I know most users on this forum probably reside a bit further south from here and won't, but i thought I'd ask anyway.

    I will be very grateful for any answers, advice, suggestions regarding these points. I 'm sure you get what you pay for but I'm also a Scot and a tight arse. If there are any recommendations on reasonably priced products that work well (without dissolving your face if possible...!) they will always be welcomed too.

    Cheers

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    enlighten is excellent but home bleaching from a dentist works well and is the most economic
    Dr Nick Fahey BDS (NZ), MCLIN DENT PROS (London), FRACDS, MRD RCS (Edin) Pros, MFDS RCS (Eng)

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