As time goes by, our teeth lose their natural brightness and appear aged. Like fine china, teeth become dull and stained from a variety of factors including tobacco, drinking coffee, dark soft drinks, red wine or tea. This is where teeth whitening comes in.

Throughout history, people have sought new methods of teeth whitening. Ancient Egyptians used a dental cream made from oxen hooves mixed with burned egg shells, pumice and water for their teeth whitening needs.

Upper-class Romans added expensive imported urine to their teeth whitening mix (unaware that it was the ammonia molecules that were brightening their teeth). In the 14th Century, teeth whitening was the most popular dental request, after tooth extraction. The patient's teeth would be filed with a coarse metal instrument, then washed with aquafortis, a solution of highly corrosive nitric acid that whitened but permanently damaged them.

Just lie back and relax, listen to the music, whilst having your teeth whitened by 5-8 shades.