Teeth Whitening

Teeth whitening removes stains and lightens pigmentation, using in-office treatments or at-home kits. Results vary by stain type.

Teeth Whitening or Teeth whitening or tooth bleaching is the process of enhancing the appearance and colour of your teeth. Before starting a whitening treatment, it is important for a dentist to examine your mouth to advise whether the whitening process is right for you.

There are two options of professional teeth whitening available at Sovereign Dental

• Custom-made take-home teeth whitening kits

• In-chair teeth whitening treatments.

Your dentist or hygienist will be able to recommend the best option to suit you.Results may vary depending upon the original shade and condition of your teeth, but most people notice visible improvements shortly after treatment.

TAKE-HOME WHITENING

Take-home whitening treatments allow you to brighten the shade of your teeth in the comfort of your own home. Before you get started, book a teeth whitening consultation with your dentist to discuss your suitability and how the treatment can help you reach your smile goals.In your consultation a dentist will take impressions of your teeth for custom-made trays and book you in for a follow up appointment to pick up your custom whitening kit.Your take home whitening kit will include two new custom-made trays (1 complete set with upper and lower teeth), syringes of dental grade whitening gel and easy-to-follow instructions.Your dentist will advise you how often to repeat your at-home whitening sessions, using the snug-fit design of your custom-made tray and dentist-quality whitening gel to achieve the level of whitening you desire.

IN-CHAIR WHITENING

In-chair whitening is a professional whitening procedure that is the fastest and most effective way to brighten your teeth and is carried out in the dental practice. In-chair whitening is the best option if you’re after almost ‘instant’ results and usually takes around 1-2 hours to complete.If you’re ready for a brighter, whiter smile simply book a per-whitening consultation with your dentist to check your suitability for a whitening treatment and to prescribe the most suitable method for you and the level of ‘whiteness’ you desire.During the consultation, we will examine your mouth and identify any treatment that may need to be done prior to proceeding with whitening treatment.

WHAT CAN TEETH WHITENING TREAT?

Teeth Whitening is effective for treating stains known as extrinsic stains, that lie on the surface of the teeth (on the enamel). Some things teeth whitening can treat effectively include:

• Discolouration from natural aging of the teeth

• Discolouration from consuming staining foods and beverages (such as tea, coffee, wine, tomatoes)

• Discolouration caused by smoking & nicotine stains (in most cases)

WHAT CAN’T TEETH WHITENING TREAT?

There are some things that teeth whitening is less effective at treating, such as intrinsic stains that lie on the deeper layers of the teeth. In these instances, whitening may not be able to make a visible difference from causes including:

• Stains caused by taking certain antibiotics as a child

• Stains caused by trauma or damage to the tooth

• Crowns, veneers, and other dental restorations or appliances

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