Teeth Whitening - Wellington Dentistry (2024)

What would people most like to change about their smiles?

They want whiter teeth.

Teeth whitening is the fastest and easiest way to restore your natural smile and make you feel more confident as you go about your daily life. It is a safe and effective way to get your teeth looking brighter and healthier. Having your teeth whitened with the care and guidance of professionals is the surest way to see the results you’re looking for and will result in a noticeably brighter smile in as little as one visit.

Why choose professional teeth whitening?

We’re all different—our age, lifestyle, diet, medications and more all affect our teeth and gums. A whitening product that works for one person may not work for you. Worse yet, some store-bought products can damage your gums.

Our professional teeth-whitening gives you these distinct advantages over off-the-shelf products:

• Based on Your Needs: When you come see us for teeth whitening, we find out what troubles you about the appearance of your teeth, what you hope to achieve from the procedure and your expectations. Then, after thoroughly examining your teeth and gums, we recommend the best whitening procedure for you based on the results you’d like and your oral health.
• Performed by Experts: Our dentists are specifically trained in teeth whitening products and techniques. They know exactly how to perform the procedure and follow all safety protocols during it for your protection.
• Dramatic Improvement: We use a prescription-strength bleaching solution to whiten your teeth. This solution contains the most powerful whitening agents on the market.
• Immediate Results: Only professional teeth whitening yields exceptional results in as little as one hour.
• Even Whitening: Over-the-counter whitening products are notorious for uneven whitening. This is especially true of whitening strips which fail to cover the entire tooth. Rest assured our dentists know exactly how to perform the procedure for whitening all contours and angles of your teeth.
• Increased Comfort: Our whitening process includes the use of a laser to minimize any chance of sensitivity and gum irritation.

But only a qualified dentist can evaluate the safest, most effective whitening procedure for you. Give us a call!

At-Home Whitening Kits

For patients who prefer to whiten their teeth on their own schedule and in the comfort of their own homes, we offer customized take-home whitening kits.

Unlike store-bought kits, our at-home whitening kits gradually lighten enamel over the course of three to four weeks and include:

• Medical-strength whitening gel: The whitening power of our at-home kits is far greater than any store-bought product you might find.
• Customized dental trays for best results: instead of the one-size-fits-all dental trays found in store-bought kits, our application trays are custom-made based on models of your actual teeth. They’re designed to hug the natural contours and grooves of your teeth, enabling consistent and complete whitening of the enamel.
• Expert dental guidance: Our dentist will advise you on how to use the at-home kit safely and effectively to get the results you want.

Try our at-home whitening kits for near-professional results.

When to whiten?

As our dentists will tell you, teeth whitening will not change the appearance of crowns, bridges, veneers and fillings. Therefore, we recommend whitening first when crowns, fillings or veneers will be needed in the not-too-distant future. Our dentists can then match the colour of later dental work to your whitened teeth.

Professional teeth whitening can remove stains and discoloration from the tooth surface and the area deep within in.

Why Teeth Become Stained or Discolored?

Surface Stains: Our teeth are protected by a layer of enamel composed primarily of minerals. Tooth enamel is so strong, it’s the hardest substance in your body.

But tooth enamel is also porous meaning it contains tiny holes which absorb substances that stain your teeth, including:

• Dark-colored beverages including tea, coffee, wine, colas and fruit juices.
• Dark-colored sauces such as tomato and soy sauce.
• Sugary beverages and foods.
• Brightly colored fruit such as berries, cherries and pomegranates.
• Tobacco products.
• Poor nutrition and oral hygiene can also discolor your teeth.

Deep Stains: Tooth discoloration also occurs in the inner portion of a tooth, the layer just below the enamel. This tooth layer is naturally yellow or gray in colour. As a person ages, the enamel wears away and the underlying colour shows through, making teeth appear dull or dingy. Medications, illness and injury can also discolor the inner portion of your teeth.

Top Teeth Whitening Options

Teeth whitening is an effective way of lightening the natural colour of your teeth without relying on more invasive procedures like veneers. Having your teeth whitening at our office or carefully following the instructions in your take-home kit will show results without any lasting sensitivity.

Teeth whitening treatment performed by dental professionals in the office can cost something in the ball-park of $600 to $1200. A take-home kit provides you with more affordability while still receiving guidance from dental professionals and may cost approximately $300 to $600.

Why is there such a steep difference in cost? Consider the pros and cons between in-office whitening, take-home kits and over-the-counter whitening:

In-office whitening

• Performed by experienced dental professionals
• Super accurate, greatly reducing irritation to your gums or lasting sensitivity
• In the office, we are able to use stronger, more effective whitening agents.
• The fastest whitening option.

Take-home kit

• Under the care and guidance of professionals, we are able to dispense whitening agents which are more effective than the drugstore brand.
• Noticeably whiter teeth in weeks, not months.
• Custom-made trays are easy to apply, reduce the risk of gum irritation and result in an even application of the whitening agent.

If you have further questions or concerns or if you’re looking for a more accurate quote give us a call or request an appointment today.