Teeth Whitening in Penrith
Are you looking to brighten your smile? Smith Street Dental in Penrith can help! Teeth whitening is a safe, effective, and affordable cosmetic dentistry treatment that can enhance your smile and give you the confidence you deserve.
About Professional Teeth Whitening
Teeth whitening has become one of the most popular ways to improve your smile by lightening the existing shade of your natural teeth. This is a simple and effective treatment that can be carried out by your dentist or at home. Cosmetic teeth whitening is a non-invasive treatment that does not involve drilling or removal of the tooth surface.
There are many reasons why your teeth can become discoloured:
- Drinking tea, coffee or red wine
- Food with strong colourings
- Smoking
- The natural act of ageing
- A tooth that is damaged by trauma
- Some teeth are naturally pigmented or stained as they develop
- Certain medications
Getting You The Best Results
Only natural teeth respond to tooth whitening. Crowns, bridges, dentures, or implants cannot be whitened. The outer surface of the tooth is called ‘enamel’. The enamel has tiny microscopic holes that trap everyday stains. The tooth whitening gel is a peroxide-based compound that penetrates the holes, removing the stains and lightening the teeth.
Your dentist will arrange for you to have a consultation appointment, where your teeth and gums will be examined, and you can discuss which tooth whitening option would be best for you.
Teeth Whitening Procedures
Whitening can be carried out in our Penrith dental practice, where your teeth will be several shades lighter in one to two hours. Various methods are used, but all follow a similar procedure:
- Your gums will be protected using a rubber coating.
- A peroxide-based gel will be applied to your teeth. The gel will begin to work upon contact with the tooth or will be activated using laser light.
- After a period, the gel and the protective coating are removed to reveal whiter teeth.
Your dentist will provide you with a whitening kit containing custom-made whitening trays and a peroxide-based gel. To have the trays made, an impression (mould) of your teeth will be taken, and our technician will fabricate your custom trays. The peroxide gel is placed into your trays, which are then placed onto your teeth for a period. At-home whitening can take up to 14 days to achieve your desired shade.
FAQs
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Get in Touch
To schedule a teeth whitening consultation and brighten your smile, contact our experienced dental team at Smith Street Dental in Penrith today.
