Teeth Whitening

Whitening is a process where the tooth discolouration is ‘whitened’ to a lighter shade. It removes the staining agent through chemical means. It is a safe procedure when carried out under professional supervision. Treatment results usually depend on the severity of the discolouration. Both vital (i.e. alive) and non-vital teeth (e.g. root filled) can be bleached and may take several visits to complete. It is not effective on dental restorations such as amalgam fillings, metal or porcelain crowns, etc.

As teeth can discolour for various reasons your dentist will assess and advise you on the different ways any concerns you might have about the appearance of your teeth can be improved.