Teeth whiteningin Croydon.
Peroxide gel lightens your natural teeth: in the chair in one visit, or at home over a few weeks. We check your teeth first.
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The short answer.
- What it is
- A peroxide gel that lightens natural teeth. It doesn’t change crowns, veneers or fillings.
- How long
- One visit in the chair, or a few weeks of wearing trays at home.
- What it costs
- Fees depend on the treatment you need, so we give you an accurate quote at your consultation, before anything starts. Most health funds pay little or nothing.
- Results last
- Months to a few years, depending on coffee, tea, wine and smoking.
- Side effects
- Sensitive teeth for a day or two is common, and usually passes.
What whitening
can change.
Whitening uses a peroxide gel to lighten the natural colour of your teeth. It works on stains from coffee, tea, wine, smoking and age, and how much lighter your teeth get depends on your teeth.
It doesn’t change the colour of crowns, veneers or fillings, and some stains, like grey staining from inside a tooth, respond less. Your dentist will tell you what’s realistic before you start.
Is whitening
right for you?
We check your teeth and gums first. Decay and gum problems need treating before whitening.
Your teeth have darkened over time.
Food, drinks, smoking and age all add up.
Your teeth and gums are healthy.
Decay, worn enamel or gum problems are treated first, because whitening gel can make them sore.
You know what it won’t change.
Crowns, veneers and fillings stay the colour they are, so they may need replacing to match.
You’re not pregnant or breastfeeding.
Whitening is usually put off until afterwards.
How whitening works here.
Every whitening starts with a check-up, so we know your teeth are ready for it.
We check your teeth.
Decay, gum health, old fillings and sensitivity. Anything that needs treatment comes first.We record your shade.
So you can see the change against where you started.You choose in the chair or at home.
Whitening in the chair, or trays made for your teeth that you wear at home with a gel your dentist gives you.We check the result.
And talk about keeping it, and when a top-up might make sense.
In the chair, at home, or from a shop?
| Option | Who applies it | How long | Gel strength | Good to know |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In the chair | Your dentist, with your gums protected | One visit | The strongest gel | The quickest change; sensitivity is more likely straight after. |
| Take-home trays | You, with trays made for your teeth | Set times over a few weeks | Stronger than shop kits | Go at your own pace; the trays work for top-ups later. |
| Shop kits and salons | You, or a salon staff member | Varies | Weaker than a dentist’s gel | One-size trays let gel reach the gums; no check for decay first. |
What teeth whitening costs.
There are two fees, one for whitening in the chair and one for take-home trays, plus a check-up and clean first if you’re due.
Fees depend on the treatment you need, so we give you an accurate quote at your consultation, before anything starts.
What changes the price.
- Whether you choose whitening in the chair or at home.
- Whether you need a check-up and clean first.
- Treatment needed before whitening, like fillings.
- Top-ups later, which use your existing trays.
Health funds and claiming.
Whitening is cosmetic, so most health funds pay little or nothing towards it. Check with your fund before you book.
Costs and health fundsRisks and recovery.
Like any dental treatment, this carries risks, and results vary from person to person. Read the risks below and ask us about your situation before you decide.
What can go wrong.
Sensitive teeth.
Common during whitening and for a day or two after. It usually passes.
Sore gums.
Gel on the gums can irritate them for a short time.
Uneven colour.
Crowns, veneers and fillings don’t lighten, so they can stand out against whitened teeth.
Overdoing it.
Whitening too often or with unsupervised products can damage enamel. Follow your dentist’s instructions.
Recovery.
Back to your day straight away.
There’s no downtime after in-chair whitening.
Go easy on colour for a day or two.
Coffee, tea, red wine and curry stain more easily straight after whitening.
If sensitivity lasts.
A sensitive toothpaste helps. Call us if it hasn’t settled after a few days.
Who you’ll see.
Whitening is with one of our dentists, who checks your teeth first.
Questions we’re
often asked.
Something else on your mind? Ask us on the phone, or leave your number and we’ll call.
Request a callbackHow much does teeth whitening cost?
It depends on whether you whiten in the chair or at home, and on any treatment your teeth need first. We give you an accurate quote at your consultation, before anything starts. Most health funds pay little or nothing towards whitening.
How white will my teeth get?
It depends on your teeth. Stains from coffee, tea, wine, smoking and age usually lighten well; grey staining from inside a tooth responds less. We record your starting shade so you can see the change.
How long does teeth whitening last?
It varies from months to a few years. Coffee, tea, red wine and smoking bring stains back sooner. Regular check-ups and cleans, and occasional top-ups, help keep the colour.
Does whitening damage enamel?
Your dentist checks your enamel first and sets how strong the gel is and how long you use it. Overusing whitening products can damage enamel. Many people get sensitive teeth during whitening, which usually passes.
Will whitening change my crowns or fillings?
No. Whitening only lightens natural teeth. Crowns, veneers and fillings stay the same colour, so we talk about matching them before you start.
Why see a dentist instead of using a shop kit?
We check your teeth first, so decay or gum problems are treated before whitening makes them sore. Your trays are made for your teeth, which keeps the gel on them and off your gums, and your dentist uses a stronger gel than shop kits can sell.
How often can I whiten my teeth?
Ask your dentist. Most people only need an occasional top-up, and whitening too often can make teeth sensitive.
Can I whiten my teeth if they’re sensitive?
Often yes, with a milder gel and a sensitive toothpaste. Tell your dentist at the check-up so they can adjust the gel and the timing.
How long does in-chair whitening take?
About an hour in the chair. Your dentist checks your teeth and records your starting shade first.
Read more in our patient guides.
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