Teeth Whitening
What is Teeth Whitening?
There are many factors that cause our teeth to get stained
- Coloured food and drinks we consume
- Examples of coloured food and drinks would be coffee, tea, wine, berries, sauces, candies etc),
- Aging,
- Smoking,
- Due to the nicotine and tar in the tobacco) and
- Poor oral hygiene
- Plaque and calculus build-up may cause the teeth to discolour
Teeth whitening is a way to counter discolouration and an alternative for brighter and whiter smile.
There are 2 types of Teeth Whitening:
- Chairside Teeth Whitening
- We use Philips Zoom Whitespeed
- Consultation is required to determine if you are suitable for Teeth Whitening procedure.
- The whole Teeth Whitening procedures takes about 1.5hours.
- Each and every patient have a different result after the Teeth Whitening process is completed.
- We use Philips Zoom Whitespeed
- Take-Home Teeth Whitening Kit.
- We use Opalescence for our Take-Home Teeth Whitening Kit
- Consultation is required to determine if you are suitable for Teeth Whitening procedure.
- Each Take-Home Teeth Whitening Kit consist of 8 tubes of tooth whitening gel
- Tooth whitening gel contains potassium nitrate and fluoride which helps maintain the health and enamel throughout the whitening process.
- Tooth whitening gel contains 35 % Carbamide Peroxide
FAQs
1. Will my teeth be sensitive after the treatment?
- The teeth will be sensitive for the next few days after the Teeth Whitening Treatment.
- Advisable to avoid coffee, tea, coloured drinks and stain-inducing foods for the next 48 hours.
2. How long will my teeth stay “white” after the teeth whitening treatment?
- Depending on individual diet and maintenance, results may last from a few months to a few years.
3. Can I purchase the maintenance kit after the Chairside Teeth Whitening treatment?
- You can purchase it from the clinic.
- Maintenance kit can be used once every 2 to 3 months 6 mths depending on your dietary habits
Make An Appointment
Open from Mondays to Sundays
Closed on public holidays
Please call 6538 2001 or fill in our online appointment form.