Overview
Over time, tea, coffee, smoking and age can dull the colour of teeth. Professional whitening uses carefully controlled whitening agents to lighten natural tooth colour.
Before whitening, your teeth and gums are checked to make sure treatment is suitable, and to explain how existing fillings or crowns – which do not change colour – may affect the result.
This may be recommended when
- Teeth have yellowed or darkened over time
- Surface staining from tea, coffee or smoking
- Before an important occasion
- As part of a wider smile-design plan
What to expect
- 01
Check-up
Ensuring teeth and gums are healthy first.
- 02
Shade record
Your starting shade is recorded for comparison.
- 03
Whitening
Gums are protected and the whitening agent applied.
- 04
Review
Results and maintenance advice discussed.
Aftercare
Temporary sensitivity can occur. Limiting strongly coloured food and drink in the first days helps preserve the result.
Frequently asked questions
Is whitening safe?
Professionally supervised whitening, after a check-up, is a well-established treatment. Sensitivity, if it occurs, is usually temporary.
Will my fillings whiten too?
No. Fillings, crowns and veneers keep their colour, which is why they are assessed before whitening.
This page is general information. Your suitability, treatment plan and fees are confirmed at a consultation with Dr. Arash.
