How does tooth whitening work?

Tooth whitening is basically the process of breaking apart chemical bonds in organic and inorganic stain causing compounds through the application of a whitening gel to the teeth. It happens when the whitening gel is photo-excited by an advanced blue light Accelerator system creating a powerful redox action which removes the stains from your teeth.

 

How long does the treatment take?

The treatment is approximately 60 minutes plus consultation, please allow 1.5 hours.

 

Is it safe?

Yes, scientific research has shown that the active ingredients in the teeth whitening gel are effective and safe for cosmetic tooth whitening.

 

Will it hurt?

Most clients experience no pain or sensitivity during or after the treatment.

 

Is the Teeth Whitening treatment for everyone?

No suitable until over the age of sixteen.

 

How long will my whitening last?

The results are different from person to person. For a few fortunate people with a whiter diet the results can last up to 1-2 years. For those of us who enjoy caffeine and red wine then stain will slowly build up. But that's okay, because, we can top up whitening again.

How white will my teeth get?

Because individuals teeth whiten differently it is not possible to guarantee how white your teeth might become. However, for most, after undergoing whitening you will see an improvement of up to 9 shades on the teeth whitening shade guide.

 

Pregnant or Breast Feeding

All teeth whitening is 'Contraindicated' for pregnant and breast feeding persons.

 

Scaling and Polishing

If you are having a pre-whitening Dentist scale and polish, we ask that you wait 14-days for your gums to settle and the pellicle layer to regrow before your whitening procedure.