Want a brighter and healthier smile? Our professional teeth whitening services may be just the thing.
The focus of this article will be on everything you can expect from the teeth whitening process, how teeth whitening can improve your life, what to expect and how we can help.
What You Need to Know About the Teeth Whitening Process
Professional teeth whitening involves bleaching your teeth to remove stains and discolouration. There are two ways this can be completed:
In Chair Process
If you choose to have the professional teeth whitening in our clinic, this is done using a hydrogen peroxide gel and a light to speed up the process. You will leave the chair with much whiter teeth.
At Home Process
If you follow our instructions correctly and use our premade trays and LED lights at home for 30 minutes a day, you will usually see results within 5 days.
Can Everyone Have Professional Teeth Whitening?
Unfortunately, professional teeth whitening isn’t for everyone. We recommend you do not engage in the practice if you:
– are pregnant and/or breastfeeding
– have existing dental issues or gum disease
– have cracked teeth
– suffer from sensitive teeth
– have braces, veneers or crowns
To find out if this service is right for you, talk to one of our friendly, experienced dentists.
What You Can Expect from Professional Teeth Whitening
What you can expect from teeth whitening depends on the condition of your teeth, your oral healthcare and how committed you are to it working.
For instance, if you opt for our at-home procedure but fail to apply the bleaching trays according to our directions or for the recommended period of time, you’re not doing yourself any favours. It’s likely the teeth whitening process will be ineffective and you would have wasted a lot of time and money.
But if you’re committed to the teeth whitening process – regardless of whether you choose to do it in-clinic or at home – it should last between 6 months to 2 years.
How to Maintain Professional Teeth Whitening
Steps for maintaining professional teeth whitening is much the same as we would recommend to any of our patients taking care of their oral health. We suggest:
– regular check ups and maintenance
– brushing and flossing daily
– limiting exposure to sugary, enamel-wearing or staining drinks and foods (like tea, coffee, lollies and vinegar or beetroot)
– chew sugar-free gum
Can You Get Professional Teeth Whitening Yourself?
It’s worth noting that while there are many DIY teeth whitening kits on the market, the Australian Dental Association recommends that only professional dentists manage your teeth whitening process.
It is not something you should do without consultation, largely because there is no way to guarantee that you are using the right product for your needs, or said product contains what you think it does.
How Does the Teeth Whitening Process Improve Your Life
So how does teeth whitening improve your life? Here are some of the main reasons our patients choose to undergo the process:
Whiter, Brighter Smile
Having a whiter, brighter smile is one of the main benefits of choosing to have your teeth whitened.
Improved Oral Health
Over time, teeth become stained and discoloured for a number of reasons. Not only does the teeth whitening process remove these stains, it has been proven to improve your oral health, reduce cavities and your risk of gum disease.
Long Lasting
When completed in consultation with your dentist and with the right after-care maintenance, professional teeth whitening can last a long time.
How Bald Hills Dental Can Help
At Bald Hills Dental, we specialise in a range of general dentistry and orthodontic services, and can advise you on improving your oral health (including professional teeth whitening).
We’re committed to making our patients feel as comfortable as possible during their dental check ups or procedures and take extra care with children or those who find themselves anxious with the process.
Ready to talk to our professional dentists about whether the teeth whitening process is right for you? Book an appointment at Bald Hills Dental today.
