Teeth whitening

Teeth whitening is a professionally supervised treatment that uses highly effective whitening agents, enabling clients to achieve whiter teeth and a brighter smile safely and quickly. Teeth can be whitened either in the dentist's surgery or at home.

For at-home whitening, custom-made plastic trays are first created; whitening gel is applied to these trays, which are then fitted over the teeth and left to work for 30 minutes to 4 hours, as directed.

During in-clinic whitening, the gums are covered with a special material which hardens when exposed to light, thus preventing damage to the gums. The whitening gel itself, which has a higher concentration, is then applied to the teeth and left to work for 10-20 minutes. The gel is subsequently removed and a new layer applied. This procedure is repeated three times. After the treatment, a fluoride gel is applied to the teeth to strengthen the enamel.

Throughout the procedure, the patient is supervised by a dental hygienist. It is possible to predict in advance, though not guarantee, by how many shades the teeth will be whitened.