Teeth Whitening
Brighten your smile safely and professionally
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Teeth whitening is a popular cosmetic dental procedure designed to remove stains and discolouration from your teeth. While over-the-counter products are available, professional whitening provides superior and longer-lasting results.
Two Teeth Whitening Options
In-Chair Whitening
In-chair whitening is a professional treatment performed in our dental practice, offering immediate and dramatic results. Here’s what you can expect:
- Consultation: We begin with a thorough examination to determine the cause of discolouration and discuss your desired outcome.
- Preparation: We clean your teeth to remove any surface plaque and tartar, ensuring the whitening agent can work effectively.
- Whitening: We apply a potent whitening gel to your teeth and use a special light to activate and enhance the whitening process.
- Immediate Results: After about an hour, you’ll notice your teeth are significantly whiter.
Take-Home Whitening
Take-home whitening provides the convenience of brightening your smile in the comfort of your own home. Here’s how it works:
- Consultation: We begin with a detailed consultation to understand your whitening goals.
- Custom Trays: We create custom-fit trays tailored to your teeth for even and effective whitening.
- Whitening Gel: You’ll receive professional-grade whitening gel with your custom trays.
- Easy Application: Follow our simple instructions to apply the gel to your trays and wear them for the recommended time each day.
- Gradual Results: Over a period of days to weeks, you’ll notice your teeth becoming progressively whiter.
Benefits of Teeth Whitening
- Improved Appearance: Achieve a brighter smile that enhances your overall appearance.
- Boosted Confidence: Feel more confident in social and professional settings.
- Quick Results: Notice a difference after just one session with our in-chair whitening, or gradually brighten your smile with our take-home whitening kits.
- Long-lasting Effects: With proper care, your teeth can stay whiter for longer compared to over-the-counter products.
Will I Experience Tooth Sensitivity After Whitening?
Tooth sensitivity is common after whitening as the teeth can get dehydrated during the process. You can easily manage this by following your dentist or hygienist’s advice and using a desensitising paste to help rehydrate your teeth.
Does Whitening Damage the Teeth?
As with any treatment, misuse and overuse can lead to irreversible damage. Professional whitening done in a dental practice under a dentist’s care won’t harm your teeth and is very safe. It’s essential to remember that veneers, crowns, and fillings won’t change colour with whitening, so they might need replacing after whitening, depending on the results. If further staining occurs, your teeth may need another round of whitening down the track to keep up the results.
Maintain Your Whiter Smile
We recommend regular dental check-ups and good oral hygiene practices to prolong the effects of your teeth whitening. Avoiding foods and drinks that can stain your teeth, such as coffee and red wine, can also help maintain your newly brightened smile.
