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Article: Whitening Results come from formulation first

Whitening Results come from formulation first

When it comes to teeth whitening, the most important thing is to be realistic. Results depend on several factors: the natural shade of your teeth, the type of staining present, the formulation you're using and how consistently you use it. Everyone's teeth are different, so results will always vary from person to person.

Most people begin to notice visible results within around two weeks of consistent use. But whitening is not a one-off treatment maintaining results requires ongoing use and the right routine.

Formulation is everything

The effectiveness of teeth whitening is determined primarily by the formulation itself. Active ingredients are responsible for lifting stains and improving brightness not devices or add-ons alone.

At Polished London, our formulas are clinically proven, peroxide-free, UK-made and developed with dentists. We believe whitening should respect enamel, support comfort and deliver results without irritation.

How to maximise your whitening results

Choose a product you're comfortable using and can easily build into your daily routine. Consistency is one of the key factors in achieving and maintaining visible results.

Tracking your results

With our teeth whitening kits and strips, we include a teeth whitening shade guide to help you track progress. Because changes can be subtle day to day, we recommend checking your shade at the start, then again every 7 days.

Supporting your routine

Brushing twice daily for two minutes with a whitening toothpaste helps remove surface stains and support brightness over time. Small lifestyle choices also matter limiting staining drinks like tea, coffee and red wine can help maintain results between whitening sessions.

A good toothbrush makes a difference too. Our Sonic XP Electric Toothbrush delivers 40,000 brush strokes per minute, removing up to 10x more plaque than a manual brush and enhancing the results of any whitening routine.

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