The whitening gel is a carbamide peroxide that breaks down into oxygen molecules. These molecules go into the tiny pores of the enamel and dentin and break up the stains that block out the light. More light passes through the teeth and makes them look lighter as the stains are broken into smaller and smaller pieces. Stains that are accumulated over time that are yellow to slightly brown produce the best results. Teeth that are dark brown to blue grey are the most difficult to whiten because the stain is deeply embedded in the structure of the tooth. These types of stains are usually caused by medications taken during the development of the teeth such as tetracycline and can take a minimum of three – six treatments for complete results.

Teeth whitening is one of the easiest ways to improve your appearance. Whiter teeth can boost your self-esteem and confidence. Years of drinking coffee, tea, cola, red wine, and smoking eventually takes their toll on teeth. The results are dull, yellowish-coloured teeth. Some teeth may have darker, grey-coloured stains due to antibiotics. Most teeth will benefit from tooth whitening. Teeth whitening is a proven safe and effective way to brighten stained, discoloured teeth.

Will not light filling, capes, dentures, nerve damaged teeth.

If you have erosion of your enamel this should be discussed before booking a treatment

What happens during Treatment?

• After consult the client will sign a consent form to preform treatment
• A pretreatment colour with be determined and recorded, before photo taken
• Client will lie on treatment bed, protective eye googles applied
• Lip protection ointment applied, then cheek retractors inserted
• Surface of teeth are dried, whitening gel is applied, LED light is attached to retractors, so light is continually on teeth even if client moves their head
• Generally, 12 minutes per treatment cycle (3 cycles) for light staining, 15 minutes for medium staining, 20 minutes for heavy staining
• After final cycle the spent whitening gel is removed, client will then be asked to rinse his or her mouth thoroughly with warm water
• Post colour is then recorded and after photo taken, client will be given post care instruction sheet along with post 24-hour white food list recommended to ensure the best results