Teeth Whitening

Who doesn’t love a bright, beautiful, radiant smile? Teeth whitening is a relatively new procedure that brightens and whitens your natural teeth. It is a non-invasive dental treatment used to change the color of natural tooth enamel and is an ideal way to enhance the beauty of your smile.

Teeth whitening

Why Is Tooth Whitening Necessary?

Your smile is often someone’s first look at your personality. A smile can convey a lot: happiness, success, friendliness, and empathy. It’s important for your first impression to be a warm, your gorgeous smile.

When you have white teeth, people will simply notice your beautiful smile, versus the individual components. However, if you have stained, dingy, or dull teeth, that is probably all someone will be able to see.

In many cases, patients seek whitening services for a specific event. Perhaps you are heading to a wedding, or an upcoming reunion. A newly whitened smile can help you feel confident and attractive. The best part is with proper care; your whitened smile can last for a long time.

Why Teeth Stain?

Age and dull teeth

But as you get older, you may notice that your smile isn’t as sparkling white as it was in your younger years. In fact, you may even notice that your smile is beginning to look a little dull or yellow. 

Even people who practice excellent oral hygiene and stay regular with dental visits may not completely avoid the effect of the aging process on teeth.

Teeth stain from exposure

Tooth enamel is porous which means it will absorb stain-causing molecules present in certain drinks and foods. 

Stains can often sneak up on us over time. Years of exposure to certain foods, beverages such as coffee and tea, medications, and habits like smoking can slowly turn our smile from dazzling to dingy. Since discoloration is nearly impossible to avoid, best teeth whitening has become one of the most sought-after cosmetic dental solutions that we offer.

Other reasons for teeth staining

  • Fluorosis (excessive fluoridation during tooth development).
  • Normal wear of outer tooth layer.
  • Teeth whitening gel
  • Stained teeth due to medications (tetracycline, etc.).
  • Yellow, brown stained teeth.

Candidates For Teeth Whitening Treatments

Candidates For Whitening Treatment​

Good Oral Health

In order to receive whitening treatments, you must have good oral health. Any issues with cavities or gum disease will need to be addressed prior to starting treatment. In addition, patients with multiple restorations such as crowns or fillings may not be good candidates, 

Replacement Of Old Fillings And Crowns

Since tooth whitening only works on natural tooth enamel, it is important to evaluate replacement of any old fillings, crowns, etc. As restorations do not respond to whitening treatments. Replacement of any restorations will be done after bleaching so they will match the newly bleached teeth.

Am I A Candidate?

  • Teeth with yellow-toned discolouration tend to get the best results with whitening.
  • Teeth with brown-toned discolouration don’t respond as well.
  • Teeth with grey-toned discolouration often don’t respond to whitening at all.
  • Tetracycline (antibiotic) staining cannot be bleached out of teeth and will require other cosmetic options, such as porcelain veneers.

Lack Of Bleaching Powers

We understand that you have options when it comes to choosing best teeth whitening treatments. 

If you’ve ever been in the whitening section of the supermarket and pharmacy, you know there are many options for toothpastes, gels, and other products that promise a polished, sparkling white smile.

The problem is with the bleaching agent. Over-the-counter methods do not have the bleaching power of professional methods. There’s a good chance you’ll be disappointed in the results and you will visit our office looking for professional alternatives.

Whitening Toothpastes Fails At Deep Stains

The truth is whitening toothpastes and gels can work to a certain extent. These products typically contain some sort of abrasive to remove the stains from the top layer of the enamel. While they can effectively remove surface stains, they cannot tackle the deep stains or whiten teeth beyond their natural shade.

Whitening Strips Cause Uneven Whitening

Most patients are disappointed with the results from whitening strips. These options are one size fits all, which means patients are often left with uneven whitening. In addition, contact with the gums can also cause increased sensitivity or irritation.

Tooth Sensitivity

Whitening may cause sensitivity. This might happen if the patient has weak enamel or if the whitening therapy is used inappropriately. Dental office whitening is safest during and after the process. Dentists may address tooth sensitivity before whitening. If dentists recommend fixing cavities first, whitening may be postponed.

Success Rate High

Teeth whitening treatment has about a 90% success rate, however it can be unpredictable and results will vary from one individual to the next, depending on the level of discolouration. It’s very important to have realistic expectations from the outset – whitening will go a long way to brightening your smile but the results cannot be guaranteed. 

Maintenance Bleaching Is Required

It is also important to understand that results are not permanent, and newly whitened teeth will fade quicker and can become stained again if you continue exposing them to the same substances that originally stained them depending on lifestyle factors such as diet (red wine, tea and coffee for example), smoking and so on. This means touch ups are required to maintain your results long term. 

Still Require Daily Oral Hygiene

Keep in mind, because whitening products are not meant to clean teeth, it is still important to continue practicing daily oral hygiene by brushing twice a day and flossing at least once a day.

Contact Our Dentist Teeth Whitening In Perth

Teeth Whitening At Spring Orchid

Simple, Comfortable And Fast

Many of our patients have expressed an interest in having a brighter, more attractive smile. Teeth whitening is one of our most popular cosmetic procedures at our practice and is very simple!
Our patients have been surprised that cosmetic dentistry can make such a dramatic difference in their smile, both comfortably and in only a few appointments.

Choice Of In-Chair Teeth Whitening Or Home Whitening

Because having whiter teeth has now become the number one aesthetic concern of most patients, there are a number of ways to whiten teeth. Using a chemical teeth whitening product process, your dentist teeth whitening can bleach your teeth in one of two ways. He/she can do an in-chair teeth whitening procedure, or provide you with take-home teeth whitening products.

Teeth Whitening Cost In Perth

The teeth whitening costs at the dental clinic may vary depending on the oral health of each patient and the teeth whitening technique employed.
However, teeth whitening is an inexpensive option to enhance your smile compared to other dental services.
At-home teeth whitening is less expensive, but it is not as effective and does not last as long as professional whitening. 

FAQs

For chairside whitening at a dentist clinic, a dentist can give on the spot laser whitening, often known as power whitening. Your teeth are painted with a bleaching substance, which is activated by light or laser after being exposed to it. The laser whitening procedure takes around an hour.

Both methods of teeth whitening involve peroxide-based bleaching chemicals. Peroxide levels in residential systems range from 3% to 20%. (carbamide or hydrogen peroxides). Peroxide levels in office systems range from 15% to 43%.

The good news is that teeth whitening is a painless procedure, so you can relax during the procedure. It’s reassuring to know that you can boost your self-esteem by undergoing teeth-whitening treatment, yet you won’t experience any discomfort during the operation.

Teeth-whitening may turn your teeth yellow if you have bad dental health or an underlying medical issue that affects your teeth. This is due to the yellowish color of the dentin beneath the enamel. Your teeth therefore become transparent and may appear yellow as the enamel thinning continues.

It is advised to avoid acidic, colored foods and beverages for 48 hours following a professional teeth whitening procedure and to stick to items that won’t stain your teeth. The “White Diet” is a short-term eating plan that emphasizes white and light-colored foods and beverages.

Nowadays you can easily find many homemade teeth whitening methods on pinterest. Some of the most popular recipes include a combination of baking soda and hydrogen peroxide or baking soda and coconut oil or lemon juice.

According to UR Medicine dental specialist Dr. Hans Malmstrom, it’s not a good way to take this whitening process at home for the first method because it’s hard to combine the right amount of hydrogen peroxide (10 percent Carbamide Peroxide for tooth whitening).

While baking soda may have some effect on tooth whiteness, the efficacy of coconut oil as a tooth whitener has not been scientifically proven. If you want whiter teeth at home, don’t try to achieve it on your own; instead, pick up an OTC whitening gel product.

Acidic whitening procedures like lemon juice can damage tooth enamel. Typically whitening gels are pH-7 to protect enamel.