Teeth Whitening
Do you wish you had a bright, gleaming smile that radiates confidence? If you’re like many people, your teeth have turned dingy over time. Common tarnishing culprits include coffee, tea, red wine, tobacco and other substances. The good news is you can achieve a dazzling white smile with our teeth whitening system.
At-Home Convenience
While you can have in-chair whitening done at our practice, the teeth whitening method we prefer is an Opalescence take-home kit. Opalescence is the global leader in professional teeth whitening and yields fantastic results for those wishing to brighten their smile. It’s convenient, gradual and involves reduced sensitivity.
We use Opalescence because
- It’s made with fluoride and potassium nitrate to shield your tooth enamel during the whitening process
- There are formulations that contain hydrogen peroxide and hydrogen carbamide
- Three different flavours are available
- The whitening products come in different strengths, ranging from 6% to 15%, so our patients have more options
- Whiter teeth can be achieved in as few as four hours a day of wearing Opalescence take-home trays
- You can wear Opalescence whitening trays during the day or at night
What’s Involved?
We take impressions of your teeth and make small, thin, clear whitening trays. It takes approximately a week from taking the impressions to getting your kit. You will be given a whitening agent (bleach) to take home. Simply apply the bleach into the trays and wear them for a few hours a night. Repeat the process for a few weeks until you’ve achieved your desired level of whiteness.
You also will be given tooth mousse. After taking off your whitening trays, you would use this dairy-based product on your teeth. It helps to prevent any sensitivity. Because the tooth mousse contains calcium, fluoride and phosphate, it’s good for your teeth.
We also will provide you with verbal and written instructions about the entire whitening process. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to ask a member of our team.
You’re in Control
With take-home whitening, you have control of how white you want your teeth to be. The kits contain a much lower concentration of bleach. As the whitening process is gradual, you can stop whenever you want to.
FAQ
How effective is teeth whitening?
Is there anyone who cannot whiten their teeth?
Are there any complications related to teeth whitening?
Do teeth whiteners damage tooth enamel?
How long do I need to wear the whitening trays each night?
How long can I expect my results to last?
What can I do to maintain my brighter smile?
- Avoid consuming staining agents such as black coffee or red wine. If you do elect to consume drinks that stain, consider using a straw so that the liquid bypasses your front teeth.
- Brush or rinse right after consuming stain-producing drinks or foods.
- Practice good oral hygiene habits. These including brushing your teeth at least twice a day and flossing at least once daily to remove plaque. You also can use a whitening toothpaste (just once or twice a week) to remove surface stains and prevent yellowing. Then, for the rest of the week, use a regular toothpaste.
- Touch up your results with whitening treatments. You may need a touch-up every six months or after one or two years. If you smoke or drink a lot of stain-causing liquids, you may need to touch up more frequently.
Are whitening kits from the chemist effective?
Are whitening products more effective on teeth with stains of particular colours?
With all forms of bleaching treatments, the degree of whiteness will vary from person to person depending on the condition of the teeth, type of stain, the concentration of the bleach and the duration of time and bleaching method utilised.
REFER A FRIEND, GET A WHITENING KIT!
If you’re an existing patient and you refer a friend to the practice, you will receive the whitening kit for free. That’s a $350 value!
If you’re ready to get the gleaming smile of your dreams, contact us today to schedule an appointment for teeth whitening Sydney CBD.
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* Any surgical or invasive procedure carries risks. Before proceeding, you should seek a second opinion from an appropriately qualified health practitioner.