Teeth Whitening
Remove stains or discolourations in-clinic or in the comfort of your own home.
What is Teeth Whitening?
Teeth Whitening helps to lighten the colour of your teeth by removing stains and discolouration caused by factors such as age, lifestyle habits and existing dental issues like tooth decay or gum disease.
As the tooth is semi-permeable, teeth whitening uses safe chemicals, such as carbamide peroxide and hydrogen peroxide to permeate into the tooth enamel and break up stains into less concentrated colours.
Types of Teeth Whitening
Chairside Teeth Whitening
A quick and effective method in just a single visit. Our dentist will apply a professional-strength whitening gel to your teeth and activate it using a whitening light. Ideal for individuals seeking faster results and prefer the expertise of dental professionals.
Home Whitening
Our take-home whitening system provides customized trays and a whitening gel for your comfort. This option allows for flexible and convenient treatment at home, but may require more time to achieve results compared to in-office whitening due to the lower concentration of the gel.
Enhance your smile and boost confidence
Benefits of Teeth Whitening
Improved Appearance
Teeth whitening can help to break up stains caused by lifestyle choices like having tea, coffee, red wine or tobacco, resulting in pearly white teeth.
Non-invasive
A painless and low-risk option that requires no complicated procedures such as drilling or tooth modifications.
Affordable Option
A cost-effective method to improve your smile compared to other cosmetic dental treatments.
FAQ
The effect of whitening can last from several months up to 3 years. This can vary for each patient depending on their lifestyles, e.g. smoking habits, drinking coffee, tea or red wine that can potentially stain teeth.
The main difference between over-the-counter whitening kits and professionally dispensed products from our dentist is the concentration of the whitening gels used and the way they are applied.
Professionally dispensed gels applied during a visit to our dentist have a higher concentration of active ingredients. They deliver a more reliable and noticeable result in under an hour. Such in-office procedures are an effective, fast, and safe way to get your teeth whitened.
Should you opt for a take-home teeth whitening kit, our dentist will provide a custom mouth tray and prescription-strength gel kit. Simply wear the gel-filled tray at home, for 1 to 2 hours a day. You should see whitening results within 14-21 consecutive days.
A good time to use the take-home teeth whitening kit is at night, after a thorough teeth brushing and before going to bed. Cleaning your teeth before using the whitening kit helps in preventing bacteria build up, and giving your teeth a chance to rehydrate through the night while you sleep will help in preserving the whitening results. Furthermore, this reduces the chance of teeth staining as you won’t be eating during this time of the day.
Whitening your teeth with professional in-office teeth whitening or professional take-home procedures should only be done once a year.
Whitening your teeth too often, whether at the dentist’s office or with whitening kits at home, can be harmful to your teeth. Too much of it can cause bleeding gums and damage enamel, leading to increased tooth sensitivity or even damage to the nerves in the teeth.
Follow the instructions provided by our dentist to avoid the side effects of overuse and transition to a plan to maintain the results of your teeth whitening.
Teeth whitening is a safe procedure for pregnant or nursing mothers, and is not known to pose any risks to a developing foetus or nursing child.
We recommend a few steps to follow for you to keep that radiant new smile as long as possible. Maintain excellent oral hygiene (brush and floss after every meal), and steer clear of tobacco, food and drinks that discolour the teeth (coffee, tea, red wine, soft drinks). Using a straw can be a good option if you cannot give up on these foods and drinks.
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