Teeth Whitening

Teeth Whitening is a process where the tooth discolouration is whitened to a lighter shade. It removes the staining agent throughout chemical means. It is a safe procedure when carried out under professional supervision. Treatment results usually depend on the severity of the discolouration. Both vital (i.e. live) and non-vital teeth (e.g. tooth with root removed) can be bleached and may take several visits to complete.

The whitening treatment is not effective on dental restorations such as amalgam fillings, metal or porcelain crowns, etc.

Teeth can discolour for various reason from food and beverages to smoking. The dentist will recommend the most ideal method based on your oral condition after an in-office examination to establish the cause and nature of your tooth discolouration, as well as provide you with more information on the various types of whitening procedures available, duration & frequency of treatment.

The teeth whitening procedure is a cosmetic treatment and therefore the result does not last forever, and it might have to be topped-up over time.

Although with the removal of the staining agent from your daily routine the effect can last much longer.

There are two ways that the treatment can be administrated. One is with customised whitening trays and whitening gel that is applied at home by the patient for a duration of two to four weeks, until the desired lighter teeth shade is achieved.

Alternatively, the treatment can be done in the dental surgery with the help of a light and gel to gently penetrate the teeth to break up discolouration and stains. The result can be noted instantly after the treatment.