A brighter and whiter smile is a sought out cosmetic desire. As we age, our teeth become stained, taking away the shine from our smile. The types of food and beverages we consume may contribute to the staining including well-known indulgences like coffee, red wine and acidic fruits.
Other contributing factors may include poor oral hygiene, smoking, and even chemotherapy or radiation therapy.
Teeth whitening treatments can brighten and freshen your smile and remove years of stains, providing you with a younger, rejuvenated smile. At Aesthetic Laser Dentistry, we offer both in-chair and take-home whitening procedures.
Teeth whitening works by applying a whitening gel, containing the active ingredient hydrogen peroxide, over the teeth. The bleach is able to penetrate through the enamel, breaking apart the staining agents through an oxidation reaction
With professional teeth whitening, your dentist will use a stronger bleaching agent and can remove stains from tooth enamel and lighten the colour of the underlying dentin. They’ll also monitor each stage of the process and protect your mouth from damage.
As well as a procedure in the dental chair, professional whitening can also be carried out with prescription customised whitening trays for use at home.
In-chair whitening: $800
60-90 minute appointment with instant whitening results
Take home whitening $500
3 month tooth whitening supply
Check-Up And Clean
Regular maintenance is the key to a healthy mouth. It’s a good idea to have a general check-up and clean of your teeth and gums as part of your whitening assessment, and we arrange additional bleaching trays at this appointment too.
A periodical check up and clean saves time and stress in the long run by diagnosing and treating dental problems before they become more serious. 6 monthly dental visits are recommended for a detailed examination and thorough clean of your teeth.
This approach reduces the cost of dental treatment in the long run.
A whitening assessment must be done to see if you are suitable for whitening and we will provide you with options that best suit you.
The in chair whitening takes approximately 1.5 – 2 hours and is done in one appointment.
Further maintenance of your whitening can be achieved with the take home whitening kits.
DIY at home
Our take home whitening kits are convenient to use and provide you with the flexibility to whiten at your own pace. The DIY kits are perfect for maintaining your white teeth after you’ve had an in-chair whitening appointment, or if you want to whiten your teeth over a longer period of time.
A whitening assessment must be done to see if you are suitable for whitening. We will then take impressions of your teeth and prepare customised trays for you.
When they are ready to be picked up, we will show you how to fit them in and how to use the bleaching agent.
We give out different bleaching agent options including:
Day kits:
– 20 minutes during the day |
– 60 minutes during the day
Night kits:
– To be worn overnight
For best results we recommend wearing your trays for 7-10 days consecutively, with a days’ break in between if it starts to get too sensitive.
OUR WORK
We have been working hard to help regain our clients confidence through their smile, and we couldn’t be happier with the results