If staining or discolouration has changed the appearance of your smile, professional teeth whitening can provide a controlled way to lighten the colour of your natural teeth.
At Wise Dental, we offer Philips Zoom! professional teeth whitening, with both in-chair and take-home treatment options available. Your dentist can assess your teeth, discuss the type of discolouration you have and recommend a whitening approach suited to your smile.
Whether you’re preparing for a special occasion or simply want to refresh the appearance of your teeth, professional whitening allows treatment to be planned and supervised by a dental professional.
The natural colour of teeth varies between individuals and can gradually change over time.
Surface staining can develop from everyday habits and lifestyle factors, including:
Different types of discolouration respond differently to whitening, which is why we recommend having your teeth assessed before beginning treatment.
Wise Dental uses the Philips Zoom! whitening system, which provides both professional in-chair treatment and dentist-supervised whitening that can be completed at home.
Both approaches are designed to lighten natural tooth enamel by targeting stains and discolouration.
The most appropriate option will depend on how quickly you would like to whiten your teeth, your individual sensitivity and the type of staining present.
In-chair whitening is performed at the dental clinic under professional supervision.
A whitening agent is carefully applied directly to the natural teeth. Depending on the whitening system being used, specialised light technology may then be used as part of the treatment process.
Philips Zoom WhiteSpeed uses an LED accelerator together with its whitening gel.
Professional in-chair whitening is designed for patients who would prefer to complete their treatment during a dental appointment rather than gradually whitening their teeth at home.
Philips Zoom in-chair whitening can generally be completed in approximately 60 minutes.
Before treatment begins, your teeth and gums need to be assessed to make sure professional whitening is appropriate for you.
Your gums and surrounding soft tissues are also carefully protected before the whitening product is applied.
Professional whitening may be suitable for patients wanting to reduce visible staining or lighten the natural shade of their teeth.
It may be particularly useful for external staining associated with:
Whitening isn’t effective for every type of tooth discolouration, so your dentist will assess the likely cause before recommending treatment.
Having whitening performed within the dental clinic offers several advantages.
Your dentist can examine your teeth before treatment and determine whether whitening is suitable.
The treatment itself is also professionally supervised, allowing the whitening process to be monitored throughout your appointment.
Before the whitening agent is applied, your gums and surrounding soft tissues can be protected to reduce unnecessary contact with the whitening product.
Professional in-chair whitening can use different concentrations of whitening agents from many over-the-counter products.
This allows the whitening process to be completed within a dental setting under appropriate supervision.
Because the whitening product is applied directly to your teeth at the clinic, you don’t need to wear whitening trays throughout the in-chair procedure.
Your dentist can assess the type of discolouration you have and advise whether professional whitening is likely to produce an appropriate result.
Take-home professional whitening provides an alternative for patients who would prefer to gradually whiten their teeth at home.
Rather than using a generic whitening tray, impressions or scans of your teeth are used to create custom-fitted trays.
Whitening gel is placed inside these trays, which are then worn according to the instructions provided by your dentist.
Treatment may continue at specified intervals for up to approximately 14 days, depending on the system and your individual treatment plan.
Take-home whitening allows you to complete treatment gradually while still using a professionally prescribed whitening system. Benefits can include:
Achieving a good result depends on following the instructions provided by your dentist and wearing the trays for the recommended periods.
Both treatments are designed to lighten natural teeth, but they offer different approaches.
In-chair whitening may be preferable if you want treatment completed during a dental appointment and would like to see a change relatively quickly.
Take-home whitening provides a more gradual approach and allows treatment to be completed in your own time.
Some patients may also use a combination of professional in-chair treatment and take-home whitening.
Your dentist can discuss which approach best suits your teeth, lifestyle and desired outcome.
Some patients experience temporary tooth sensitivity during or after whitening.
The likelihood and degree of sensitivity varies between individuals and can depend on factors such as your existing tooth sensitivity and the whitening system being used.
Philips Zoom offers professional and take-home whitening products designed with sensitivity management in mind.
If you already have sensitive teeth, tell your dentist before treatment so this can be considered when planning your whitening procedure.
Whitening products are designed to lighten natural tooth enamel. They won’t whiten restorations such as:
This is particularly important when restorations are visible within your smile.
Your dentist can assess their existing colour and explain how whitening your natural teeth could affect the overall shade match.
Teeth whitening isn’t permanent.
How long your teeth remain lighter varies according to your diet, oral hygiene, smoking habits and consumption of staining foods and drinks.
Coffee, tea, red wine and tobacco can gradually contribute to new staining after treatment.
Maintaining good oral hygiene and attending regular professional cleans can help keep your smile looking its best.
Your dentist can also advise whether occasional maintenance whitening is appropriate.
Professional whitening isn’t necessarily suitable for every patient.
Your teeth and gums should be assessed before treatment, particularly if you have:
Teeth whitening is not recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Your initial consultation allows us to confirm whether whitening is appropriate and discuss alternative cosmetic options if your discolouration isn’t likely to respond well to whitening.
Professional in-chair Philips Zoom! whitening is $764.50, including a take-home kit.
An examination and oral hygiene appointment may be required before whitening to confirm suitability and prepare the teeth for treatment.
This can cost up to an additional $179, including small dental X-rays where required for your individual circumstances.
As pricing and promotional offers can change, please confirm the current whitening package and inclusions with Wise Dental when booking.
If you’d like to reduce staining or brighten the natural appearance of your teeth, Wise Dental can help you determine whether professional whitening is suitable.
Our Sutherland Shire dental team offers Philips Zoom! in-chair and take-home teeth whitening, allowing you to choose an approach suited to your teeth, timeframe and preferences.
We’ll assess your teeth first, explain the results you can realistically expect and recommend an appropriate whitening option.
Book a teeth whitening consultation with Wise Dental in Sutherland Shire to discuss Philips Zoom! in-chair and take-home whitening options.
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