"Something to make you smile"
Are you sick of having yellow and stained teeth? Like most people, you have probably vowed at some point to get your teeth whitened but remain unconvinced that your money will be well spent. After all, the cost of treatment can range from "'10 for simple whitening toothpaste to as much as "'1200 for a deluxe laser treatment.
Teeth whitening is a relatively new industry and most of us are therefore ill informed as to what works, what is good value for money and what will avoid compromising on health and safety. To provide some answers, Tallaght News has consulted with The White Room Ltd., a Walkinstown based teeth whitening specialist that also has offices in the UK. It currently offers the lowest price of any Irish laser teeth whitening treatment, at just "'250. We wanted to find out why they were able to price so competitively and also gain an insight into the various forms of treatments on the market today.
People generally get their teeth whitened to create a better impression. According to findings at the Beall Research and Training Centre, we now know for certain that a new smile makes you appear happier, more intelligent, interesting, successful, wealthy and more attractive to the opposite sex. It is perhaps little surprise that the Association of Cosmetic Teeth Whitening reports tooth whitening is now the fastest growing cosmetic industry in the UK and Ireland, growing year on year at a rate of 10%. The White Room warns, however, that the Beall findings should not make us all rush off to get our teeth whitened. Teeth whitening is a long term investment in your own happiness and self esteem and so should be thoughtfully considered.
There are a number of products currently on the market. These include whitening toothpastes, whitening strips, specially moulded take home trays or of course, laser or heat bulb teeth whitening.
The White Room advises us to exercise particular caution in the use of mouth shields or gum trays. This alternative generally requires a patient to insert gel into a specially moulded plastic shield, which must then be worn overnight for a period of around 2 to 3 weeks. Whilst trays can cost up to "'600, they usually do not produce really significant results. They can be painful or uncomfortable when worn overnight and can cause itching or burning sensations to the soft gum tissue. If consumers do not go to their dentist to get mouth shields, they also run the risk of using gels with a high pH level, which can slowly corrode enamel and aggravate any present conditions, including gum disease.
If you are considering this form of treatment, ensure that you visit a certified dentist for peace of mind. The White Room can provide take home "do-it-yourself" kits, but in the interests of saving its customers money and sanity, it strongly advises against this form of treatment claiming that the poorer results do not warrant the cost.
The White Room
Head Office
75A Thomas Moore Rd, Walkinstown
Dublin 12, Ireland
Ireland Head Office Telephone: +353 01 4600 588
UK Head Office Fax: +44-0845-45-09227
Email: enquiries@thewhiteroom.biz
Website: http://www.thewhiteroom.biz
