Teeth Whitening

Teeth can change colour as a result of age, diet, poor oral hygiene or trauma. Tea, coffee, red wine and smoking are the most common causes of tooth discolouration. Teeth whitening is a safe, effective and relatively inexpensive method of improving the colour of your teeth and removing any discolouration. There are two main options when it comes to teeth whitening: professional ‘in-chair’ whitening or at home teeth whitening.
Professional ‘in-chair’ whitening takes approximately one and a half hours and involves the placement of a strong teeth whitening gel by your dentist. Your teeth will be considerably whiter when you leave the appointment compared to when you came in.

At home teeth whitening involves construction of thin, plastic trays that are custom made for your teeth. A whitening gel is provided to you along with the trays. The gel is placed in the trays and the trays are worn every day. Your dentist will let you know how long to wear the trays for each day and how many days to wear them for.