At A Plus Dental, we offer personalised solutions for dulled, discoloured, or yellowed teeth. If your smile needs a boost, professional teeth whitening in Chelsea Heights may be the solution to help you achieve the whiter, brighter smile you want in only one appointment at our dental clinic.
What Causes Tooth Discolouration?
Several things can contribute to tooth staining or discolouration, including:
- Aging
- Poor oral hygiene
- Certain foods or beverages, such as berries, red wine, black coffee or tea, curry, or marinara sauce
- Smoking or tobacco use
- Some medications
Some discolouration, like those caused by tetracycline, may be resistant to professional bleaching. In those cases, our dentists in Chelsea Heights may suggest an alternate treatment like dental bonding, porcelain crowns or veneers.
How Does Professional Teeth Whitening in Chelsea Heights Work?
At A Plus Dental, we can deliver a brighter smile in an hour with an in-chair teeth bleaching treatment for many patients. Our dentists use a high-strength, Australian-made carbamide peroxide gel. Unlike other whitening options, this Pola product seldom causes burning or prolonged sensitivity, and many patients report a comfortable tooth-whitening experience.
We’ll start by placing a barrier around your gums to help protect them from any excess whitening gel that might cause irritation. Then, we’ll apply a professional strength bleaching gel to your teeth and allow it to work. We may use it more than once, depending on your needs and the severity of your staining or discolouration.
Most of our patients leave the dental clinic with visible results and teeth that are a few shades lighter. In-chair whitening treatment is ideal if you need quick results for an upcoming event, such as a wedding or vacation.
Why Choose Professional Teeth Whitening?
Brightening your smile under the supervision of your dentist is the safest option for your smile, as your dentist can address any issues that may arise with sensitivity or other concerns.
Your Chelsea Heights dentist also has access to high-strength whitening products, and many of our patients achieve the results they want quicker.
Protecting Your Smile Investment
Once you’ve spent time and money brightening your smile, you may want to take steps to protect your investment.
Some steps you can take on your own to keep your smile bright are:
- A consistent home care routine of brushing twice daily and flossing once
- Routine professional teeth cleans with your Chelsea Heights dentist every six months
- Drinking plenty of water to keep your mouth clean and your body hydrated
- Avoiding tooth-staining foods and beverages
- Avoiding tobacco products, which can cause stubborn yellow or brown tooth stains
Professional Teeth Whitening: The Timeframe at a Glance
Unless you've been in to see us recently or we have relevant information on file, you'll likely start your teeth whitening journey with a required exam consultation. The actual in-chair teeth whitening appointment takes approximately 90 minutes.
For take-home whitening kits, the scan takes approximately 30 minutes. Then, you return one to two weeks later for a 15-minute visit to pick up your trays and receive instructions on how to use them.
* Treatment timelines depend on patient suitability and clinical needs. Your dentist will confirm your expected treatment timeframe.
Learn More About Brightening Your Smile
We’re here to help you achieve a brighter smile, so if you’d like to learn more about your options for professional teeth whitening in Chelsea Heights, we’d love to talk with you.
