Teeth Whitening

Professional teeth whitening uses carbamide or hydrogen peroxide gel, activated in-clinic by an LED light, to break down the pigment molecules that dull enamel — tea, coffee, red wine, tobacco and simple age-darkening. Unlike salon or over-the-counter kits, clinical whitening starts with a dental examination (whitening over cavities or gum disease is how horror stories happen), uses properly concentrated gel, and physically shields your gums with a painted-on barrier before any gel is placed.

Our standard protocol is a single 60–75 minute in-clinic session: three or four 15-minute gel cycles under the light, with shade photographed before and after — most patients gain 4–8 VITA shades in that one sitting. For deeper or tetracycline-type staining we pair the clinic session with custom take-home trays and a milder gel worn for 30–60 minutes daily over two weeks, which reaches where a single session can't.

Whitening works on natural enamel only — crowns, veneers and fillings hold their original shade, which is why we always whiten before any front-tooth cosmetic work, never after. Results typically hold 12–18 months depending on your tea-and-coffee habits, and an occasional top-up with your take-home trays keeps them there.