Teeth whitening is a popular cosmetic treatment that significantly enhances the aesthetics of your smile. At Today’s Dental, Dr. Kenneth Lee and his team supervises all procedures, making sure that each client receives their unique teeth-whitening treatment specially catered to their personal liking
How Does Teeth Whitening Work?
Teeth whitening involves lightening the shade of your teeth to improve their appearance. This can be achieved through in-clinic professional treatments and at-home options, with professional oversight ensuring safety and optimal results.
Teeth whitening works by applying a bleaching agent, typically hydrogen peroxide or carbamide peroxide, to the teeth. This agent breaks down into oxygen molecules that penetrate the enamel and dentin layers, effectively breaking up stains and lightening the overall color of the teeth.
5 Reasons Why We Offer the Best Teeth Whitening in Sydney
Here are five reasons to choose Today’s Dental for teeth whitening:
- Pre-Treatment Dental Health Assurance: At Today’s Dental, we initiate every teeth whitening session with a meticulous dental health check to prevent any potential damage to your teeth and gums, ensuring your oral health is never compromised.
- Expert Colour Matching Consultation: Our dental experts provide essential advice before beginning your treatment, discussing how the whitening process will interact with existing dental work like fillings and crowns, so you are fully informed about the final appearance.
- Legally Approved Whitening Formulas: We use only the most advanced, legally compliant whitening gels that contain a safe and effective concentration of peroxide, ensuring both the safety and success of your whitening treatment.
- Custom-Fit Whitening Trays for Optimal Results: Our bespoke whitening trays are crafted by top-tier dental laboratories, ensuring a perfect fit that leads to more predictable and uniform whitening results.
- Dedicated Aftercare and Follow-Up: Post-treatment, Today’s Dental provides continued support and advice to help maintain your brighter smile, including tips on dental care and scheduling follow-up visits to monitor your progress.
With Today’s Dental, you’re not just whitening your teeth; you’re investing in a comprehensive, safe, and thoroughly professional dental treatment experience.
Types of Teeth Whitening Treatments
Today’s Dental offers a variety of teeth whitening options, including advanced in-office procedures that provide immediate results and customized take-home kits designed for your convenience and long-term maintenance.
In-Office Professional Whitening
The in-office teeth whitening process at Today’s Dental begins with a thorough dental examination by Dr. Kenneth Lee or a member of his team to ensure that you are a good candidate for the treatment. After protecting your gums and lips with a special barrier, a high-concentration peroxide gel is applied to your teeth. This professional-strength gel is more potent than at-home kits and is activated with a special light or laser to speed up the whitening process. The entire procedure provides immediate results, significantly lightening the teeth in just one session, making it a quick and effective solution for enhancing your smile.
In contrast to at-home kits, in-office whitening offers a more controlled and immediate solution, with all aspects of the treatment handled by professionals to maximize safety and effectiveness.
At-Home Whitening Kits
With our At-Home Whitening Kits we include Professional Custom Fitted Trays. We cast impressions of your teeth to create a laboratory fabricated customised plastic tray for you to take home so you can complete the tooth whitening process yourself. These trays are designed to hold the whitening gel correctly in place over the teeth while avoiding the gum area. That’s why they’re considered to be a superior at-home style treatment since we can also determine what type of whitening gel concentration is best suited to your teeth
How to Prepare for Teeth Whitening
Preparation involves ensuring your teeth are free of plaque and tartar build-up, which might affect the whitening process, and discussing any sensitivity issues or previous dental work that might influence your treatment plan. It is also important to address lifestyle habits such as smoking or consuming stain-causing foods and beverages, as these can impact the effectiveness of the whitening results. Dr. Kenneth Lee will review your oral hygiene routine and may recommend a professional cleaning prior to the whitening session to optimize the treatment’s outcomes.
Aftercare and Maintaining Your Results
To maintain your new smile, avoid stain-causing foods and beverages, adhere to good oral hygiene practices, and consider occasional touch-ups. Regular professional cleanings and follow-up sessions are also recommended to prolong the effects.
Common Foods That Stain Teeth:
To keep your teeth looking their best after whitening, it’s important to be mindful of consuming foods and drinks that are known to cause stains. Here’s a list of some of the worst offenders:
- Coffee – Known for its strong staining capabilities due to its dark color and high acidity.
- Tea – Black tea, in particular, can stain teeth even more than coffee due to its high tannin content.
- Red Wine – Another major culprit, red wine’s deep pigmentation and acidity are prone to leaving noticeable stains.
- Cola – Dark sodas contain chromogens and acid, which contribute to staining and enamel erosion.
- Berries – Blueberries, blackberries, pomegranates, and other dark-colored berries can stain teeth due to their intense color and juice.
- Soy Sauce – Its dark color and consistency can cause surface stains on teeth.
- Tomato Sauce – The bright red color and acidity of tomatoes can lead to staining.
- Curry – Turmeric, a major ingredient in curry, is notorious for causing yellow stains.
- Balsamic Vinegar – Its dark color and acidity can etch enamel and cause stains.
- Beets – Their deep red juice can quickly stain teeth.
Avoiding or limiting these foods and drinks can help maintain the whiteness of your teeth longer after a whitening treatment. When consuming these items, it’s also helpful to drink water alongside them to help wash away substances that might stain teeth.
Are There Any Risks?
While teeth whitening is safe for most people, potential risks include temporary sensitivity and irritation of the gums, both of which are typically short-lived and can be managed with proper care and guidance from our team.
The whitening formula we use includes a desensitising ingredient, meaning that our teeth whitening service is even suitable for those with sensitive teeth. There is no danger of enamel being softened or rubbed away, and whilst there may be some temporary increased sensitivity, this will go away a few days after the treatment. Fillings and crowns are also safe with our treatment, as the specialised gel is designed to ensure it does not affect tooth restorations.
Cost of Teeth Whitening
The cost of professional teeth whitening at Today’s Dental varies depending on the type of treatment chosen and the extent of whitening required, with detailed pricing provided during your consultation.
| Treatment Type | Estimated Cost (AUD) |
| In-Office Whitening | $800 – $1000 per session |
| Take-Home Whitening Kits | $450 – $600 per kit |
Dental Insurance and Payment Options
Cosmetic treatments like teeth whitening are often not covered by dental insurance; however, Today’s Dental offers Afterpay to help make the process affordable for everyone.
FAQs
- Can anyone undergo teeth whitening?
Most adults can benefit from teeth whitening, though suitability may vary based on oral health conditions. - How long do the results of teeth whitening last?
Results can last from several months to a few years, depending largely on lifestyle and oral hygiene. - Will teeth whitening damage my enamel?
When performed professionally, teeth whitening is safe and does not damage tooth enamel.
Opting for professional teeth whitening at Today’s Dental ensures a brighter, more confident smile. Led by Dr. Kenneth Lee, our team guarantees top-tier results that cater to your personal aesthetic goals.