Tooth Whitening.

Tooth whitening helps to make your teeth look brighter and healthier. This process can be used to reduce or reverse the discoloration caused by food and drinks, smoking, or antibiotics.

How tooth whitening works

Tooth whitening is a process used to lighten the colour of your teeth. It works by targeting the pigments that are causing discolouration, such as those from food and drinks, smoking and tiny cracks in the teeth.

Take-home tooth whitening vs in-practice tooth whitening

There are two main types of tooth whitening treatments available, in-practice and take-home. Take-home whitening involves getting a custom-made tray from your dentist and using a syringe filled with whitening gel. You need to place the gel inside the trays and wear them over your teeth. Your dentist will tell you how long, and how frequently you will need to apply the treatment to achieve your desired level of whiteness.

Alternatively, you can visit us in our Pt. Chevalier based dental practice for tooth whitening. In-practice teeth whitening is done in the dental chair and is more effective than take home options. The treatment applies a gel (which contains hydrogen peroxide) to the teeth, which is then activated by an LED light. While it provides almost instant results, deep staining might require additional treatments. Both procedures require pre-whitening consultation with a dentist or hygienist to check suitability for either procedure before proceeding with it.

Is tooth whitening painful?

Generally speaking, tooth whitening treatments don't cause any pain, however some people may experience discomfort during the process, particularly those with sensitive teeth. Your dentist will be able to advise on ways to reduce this discomfort or suggest an alternative treatment option.

How much does tooth whitening cost?

The exact price for tooth whitening will depend on which type of tooth whitening you get and the type of product used.