Professional Teeth Whitening in Sydney’s CBD

The most common active ingredient in teeth whitening preparations is called hydrogen peroxide. Sometimes other substances that emit hydrogen peroxide is used (e.g. Carbamide), that works the same way. When the hydrogen peroxide oxidizes it releases free oxygen radicals that break down organic matter into carbon dioxide and water. Discolourations on the teeth is organic material that such as residues from food, coffee and tobacco. These are broken down during the treatment. The teeth enamel however, is not organic and therefore it’s not affected.

Your results will be visible immediately after the treatment. You should expect more than one treatment session if you are looking to improve your teeth by many shades, but a single treatment can provide a vast improvement. Many store-bought treatments take one or two weeks of use before you will see results, but with our professional treatment, your teeth can change from yellow to white in a single session.

Our whitening treatment will not damage your enamel. Brushing your teeth incorrectly may be more harmful to your enamel than a professional whitening session. If you brush your teeth too frequently or too vigorously, hoping that your teeth will become white and lustrous, you will likely cause damage to your enamel. Professional whitening will not affect the enamel or hardness of your teeth.

Professional whitening will last for approximately two years. The duration varies depending on the procedure used, the state of the teeth and the environment in which the teeth are exposed. The type of initial staining will determine the outcome and the duration the whitening will last. More than one whitening session may be required to get the desired brightness. We recommend having follow up care in order to brighten the teeth to the desired shade and ensure that the teeth remain bright for longer.

It is essential to limit the intake of staining foods and drinks, such as curries, wine, coffee, soft drinks and tea. If you smoke, your teeth may start changing colour earlier than those who do not. In general, the results of professional teeth whitening typically last between 6 months to 2 years.

We do recommend you take a few precautions to maintain your white smile. We will provide you with a touch-up kit, including instructions, you can use at home. Regular and routine brushing and flossing will ensure your teeth stay healthy and strong and use of a whitening toothpaste is a good idea.

All bleaching agents used to whiten teeth will only work on natural tooth structure. This means that all dental work including but not limited to bonding, veneers, crowns (caps) and bridges will NOT bleach or whiten. All dental work would need to be replaced to match the newly whitened teeth.