Liverpool Smile Studio offers Enlighten and Pola whitening treatments, but what exactly is the difference between these two popular options? If you’re looking to enhance your smile, understanding the features and benefits of each treatment will help you make an informed decision. At Liverpool Smile Studio, we have won a number of prestigious awards, including being in the top three dentists in Liverpool. Our friendly and skilled dentist Liverpool is ready to help you to understand during an initial consultation how we can help you specifically. However, this is everything you need to know in general! 
Enlighten whitening
Enlighten is a comprehensive teeth whitening system that can involve at-home whitening or a combination of at-home and dental practice treatments to deliver exceptional results. Many patients enjoy the two-step process as they like to have a final boost at the dental practice. The first stage of the treatment is where you’ll receive a professional-grade teeth whitening kit to use at home. This includes custom-made trays that we will have made just for you, and a powerful whitening gel. We take impressions of your teeth to get the trays made and then you return to receive them and the gel. We provide you with a special toothpaste to use to reduce sensitivity in your teeth, while you are waiting to receive your trays. After you have worn your trays at home – normally overnight in bed – you’ll then visit our dentist Liverpool for a one-hour booster session, further enhancing the whitening effects.
One of the significant advantages of choosing Enlighten is its effectiveness. It is known for delivering guaranteed results, lightening teeth by up to 16 shades and achieving the B1 Vita shade. The system is designed to target even deep stains, ensuring a brighter smile and gains results where brushing and visiting the dental hygienist for cleans alone can’t.
If you have sensitive teeth, Enlighten may be a suitable choice. The treatment includes a desensitising agent to minimise discomfort during and after the whitening process. Once you have finished the at-home treatment, you then just need to come in to see us at Liverpool Smile Studio. We will apply a special gel to your teeth and shine a light on your teeth to give your smile the final boost it needs to be dazzling!
Pola whitening
Pola is another popular option for teeth whitening, performed at home. Like Enlighten, we will provide you with custom-fitted trays and a whitening gel. You’ll be instructed to wear the trays for just 30 minutes each day or overnight, depending on the concentration of the gel. Pola offers a more gradual whitening process. The treatment can be customised based on your preferences and the level of discolouration. While the results may take longer to achieve compared to having a booster session in the dental practice, some patients find this gentler. Like Enlighten, Pola is a convenient treatment that you can perform in the comfort of your own home and this may appeal to you if you want to avoid having to come in for more treatment with us due to your busy schedule.
Which option should you choose?
Choosing between Enlighten and Pola whitening depends on your specific needs and preferences. Our dentist Liverpool will be very happy to meet you during an initial consultation and to examine your mouth to see which treatment may be best. They will be able to advise you and discuss the treatment options, answering all of your questions, so you can make an informed decision. By considering your desired results, sensitivity, and convenience, you can determine which treatment will help you achieve a brighter, more confident smile!