Cosmetic
Teeth whitening
Whitening at the practice or with trays at home, after an examination.
What is this?
A whitening gel is applied to lighten the teeth. This can be done at the practice or at home with custom trays.
Who is it for?
For people who want to lighten teeth that have darkened with age or from coffee, tea and red wine.
What happens during the visit?
- 1An examination to rule out decay or gum inflammation.
- 2The shade is recorded before treatment.
- 3The gums are protected.
- 4The whitening gel is applied.
- 5We go through the result and aftercare.
Does it hurt? What about anaesthetic?
Not painful, but teeth can be sensitive to cold for a day or two afterwards.
Cost
The price depends on whether whitening is done at the practice or at home.
After the treatment
Avoid coffee, tea and red wine for the first two days.
Frequent questions about this treatment
Does whitening work on crowns and fillings?
No, artificial materials do not lighten.
Can teeth be whitened too much?
Yes, which is why we start with an examination.