Whitening may lighten natural teeth, but the degree and duration of colour change vary. Some discolouration responds poorly. Crowns, veneers and tooth-coloured fillings do not whiten in the same way, so colour differences can remain.
Given the different causes of discolouration, it is important to have your dentist/oral health therapist thoroughly assess your dental health to determine whether teeth whitening will be an effective treatment for you.
We have two teeth whitening treatment options available: Take-home Teeth Whitening and In-Chair Teeth Whitening.
Whitening options are considered after a dental assessment. Your clinician can explain suitability, risks, limitations, instructions and alternatives.
The take-home kit contains custom-made trays and whitening gel. Your clinician will prescribe the product and wear instructions. Treatment time and colour change vary, and sensitivity or gum irritation can occur.
Treatment and recovery: In-chair and take-home methods use different products and schedules. Follow the specific instructions provided; do not increase concentration, wear time or frequency yourself. Sensitivity or irritation is often temporary and may last a few days, but can persist. Stop using the product and contact the practice if pain or irritation is significant or does not settle. Results may fade; repeat treatment is not automatically appropriate.
We offer in-chair whitening using the SDI PolaOffice+ system. Your clinician will assess suitability and explain the proposed appointment, product, risks and limitations. Treatment time and colour response vary. Further whitening requires advice about whether it is suitable.
The degree and timing of colour change after in-chair whitening vary. A particular shade or immediate noticeable result cannot be promised.
Whitening may lighten natura teeth, but the degree and duration of colour change vary. Some discolouration responds poorly. Crowns, veneers and tooth-coloured fillings do not whiten in the same way, so colour differences can remain.
Risks and suitability: Tooth sensitivity and irritation of gums or other soft tissues can occur. Incorrect use can cause harm. A dental assessment is needed to identify decay, gum disease, existing sensitivity or other factors that affect suitability. Tell the clinician about pregnancy, breastfeeding, allergies and previous reactions so the proposed method can be assessed.
Treatment and recovery: In-chair and take-home methods use different products and schedules. Follow the specific instructions provided; do not increase concentration, wear time or frequency yourself. Sensitivity or irritation is often temporary and may last a few days, but can persist. Stop using the product and contact the practice if pain or irritation is significant or does not settle. Results may fade; repeat treatment is not automatically appropriate.
Alternatives may include no whitening, removal of surface stains where clinically indicated, or assessment of the cause of an individual discoloured tooth. Whitening is optional and cannot promise a particular shade or improved confidence.
Read about treatment risks, recovery and alternatives.
This fee applies when treatment is performed by an oral health therapist or hygienist.
A dental assessment is needed to determine whether whitening is suitable. Your clinician will discuss the options, risks, limitations and any other dental care needed before treatment.
Read teeth whitening risks, recovery and alternatives.
For information about fees and appointments, call (02) 8090 1108, email info@northsydneydentistry.com.au or visit Level 1, Suite 102/71 Walker Street, North Sydney.
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