Professional teeth whitening Bulleen
No matter how carefully you look after your teeth, some yellowing or discolouration tends to appear over time. This gradual change can be caused by ageing, staining substances such as coffee, tea, red wine and tobacco, excessive fluoride, or changes within a tooth following the deterioration of its nerve.
Professional teeth whitening can help lift surface and deeper stains to create a brighter smile. At Smile Style Dental in Bulleen, we offer dentist-supervised take-home whitening and in-chair whitening using Philips Zoom, so we can tailor the approach to your teeth and what you would like to achieve.
Our teeth whitening options
We offer two main dentist-supervised approaches at our Bulleen clinic:
Take-home whitening
Take-home, dentist-supervised whitening is a popular choice. Your dentist takes a mould of your teeth and creates a comfortable, customised tray. This tray holds a mild whitening gel, with carbamide peroxide as its main ingredient, and is shaped to sit against the teeth while limiting contact with the gums.
You then wear the tray at home according to your dentist's instructions. Depending on the gel and your preference, this may mean:
- Wearing the tray overnight, with treatment typically completed over one to two weeks
- Wearing the tray for shorter stretches of around two to four hours, often over three to five weeks, which can suit people with more sensitive teeth
Because the process is supervised, your dentist can adjust the plan if you experience sensitivity along the way.
Philips ZOOM! In-chair whitening
In-chair whitening uses a higher concentration of whitening gel than take-home options and is carried out entirely at our Bulleen clinic. Treatment begins with a thorough assessment by our Bulleen dentist. Your gums and lips are then carefully protected before the gel is applied, so the whitening agent stays on the teeth and away from soft tissue.
For patients who want results in a single appointment, Smile Style Dental uses Philips Zoom gel together with the Philips Zoom WhiteSpeed LED accelerator light. The hydrogen peroxide gel is applied while your gums are protected, and the WhiteSpeed light helps activate the gel to break down staining compounds within the teeth.
The process runs in short intervals of around 15 minutes, repeated up to four times in the one visit to drastically whitening your teeth up to 8 shades ligher.
Whitening may not be suitable for everyone. A dental assessment is the best way to confirm whether whitening is appropriate for you. If you are exploring broader smile changes, you may also want to read about our cosmetic dentistry options, including veneers.
Frequently asked questions
Below are answers to some of the questions we hear most often about our teeth whitening services in Bulleen. If there is anything else you would like to know before your visit, simply contact our team - we're always happy to help.
Whitening is not permanent, and results differ between individuals. How long your results last depends on factors such as your diet, whether you smoke, and your oral hygiene habits. Many people choose to top up occasionally with a take-home tray to maintain their results. Keeping up with regular check-ups and cleans and reducing staining foods and drinks can also help.
Book your consultation today
If you would like a brighter smile and want to know which whitening option suits you, the team at Smile Style Dental in Bulleen is here to help. Contact us to arrange your assessment and discuss the results you are hoping to achieve. We welcome new and returning patients from Bulleen, Doncaster, Templestowe and Balwyn North.
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