Teeth Whitening Information
Teeth whitening is the process of removing stains from the enamel of your teeth by applying a special bleaching material.
The bleaching material penetrates the outer layer of the enamel and takes out stains that cannot be removed otherwise. Professional Tooth Whitening systems are administered and overseen by your Dentist and Dental team.
Professional Tooth Whitening can be done in the Dental office or with a take-home kit. Both approaches typically use a peroxide-based bleach solution to whiten your teeth.
The Procedure
Tooth Whitening performed in the Dental office involves applying a strong peroxide material to your teeth for a period of time. This bleach solution is removed at the end of your Dental appointment. During the appointment, a Zoom LED Light may be used to increase the effect of in-office bleaching. Regardless of whether the light is used or not, you should leave the dental office with notably whiter teeth.
Whitening Gels provided from other than your Dentist are often not effective solutions/concentrations and may cause irreversible damage to the mouth and teeth.
The Cost
We will give you an outline of the estimated cost of Teeth Whitening. Prior to Teeth Whitening, you will need to have a professional Clean at the Dentist. Following Teeth Whitening, you will need to replace any fillings/crowns/veneers/dentistry which is of poor colour match, should this concern you. You will also need to plan to redo teeth whitening periodically depending on your diet.
Risks & Results
Some inherent risks exist with any Tooth Whitening system. You must take the following factors into consideration when deciding whether to bleach your teeth.
There is a risk that your teeth or gums will become sensitive to the bleach solution and you may need to discontinue the treatment before the desired tooth colour is achieved.
Once the procedure is commenced, there is no ability for a refund, and the result is unpredictable. In the rare and most extreme cases, tooth whitening may lead to tooth sensitivity that requires root canal treatment in order for it to resolve.
Tooth whitening will not alter the colour of existing Dental restorations. Sometimes Dental work must be replaced if you want it to match your new, lighter teeth after tooth whitening is done. This Dental work is an additional cost for the patient.
Patients with poor Dental home care or diets high in staining foods such as coffee, red wine, tea or berries may find their teeth become stained again more quickly than expected.
Normally, Tooth Whitening must be repeated periodically to maintain the brightness of your smile.
Teeth Whitening FAQs
What Are the Benefits of Teeth Whitening?
- A whiter, brighter smile
- Experience up to 8 shades whiter teeth
- Achieve a healthier-looking smile
- Improves the appearance of discoloured or stained teeth
- Can enhance confidence to smile
- Can improve confidence for a big event such as a wedding
- Quick and simple treatment options
- The choice between in-chair or at-home treatment
What Are the Best Teeth Whitening Treatment Options?
1. In-Office Zoom Teeth Whitening
In-Chair Zoom Teeth Whitening provides effective and fast results. Your whitening is completed in a single 2-hour appointment. You can walk out with a brighter smile!
2. Teeth Whitening Kit and Trays
Teeth Whitening kits and trays are effective and comfortable. Use your fitted trays at home for 1 hour a day for 10 days to achieve a whiter smile. At-home Whitening is also ideal to top-up Zoom Whitening results after treatment.
3. Teeth Whitening Syringe
We provide Dentist-approved touch-up whitening syringes in our Practice. Purchasing whitening syringes are best if you already have custom-made trays to perform whitening at home.
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Is Teeth Whitening Safe?
Any invasive or surgical procedure has risks. Before proceeding, you should seek a second opinion from an appropriately qualified health practitioner. No dental treatment is suitable for each and every patient. Dentists will only provide care which is suitable to the individual. Patients of Brisbane Smiles must complete examination and consultation appointments to deem suitability for procedures and full informed consent be given by the patient. Photos shown on this website are actual patients. Photos are for general purposes and individual results will vary.