Whitening may lighten some stains on natural teeth. Suitability depends on the cause of discolouration and your oral health. It does not whiten fillings, crowns or veneers, and the amount of colour change varies.
Options to Discuss
Take-home whitening $349: A dentist may prescribe trays and gel with instructions suited to the product and your needs.
In-chair whitening $449: Treatment is provided in the dental practice after assessment.
Both approaches can cause tooth sensitivity and gum irritation. Ask about expected benefits, limitations, alternatives and current fees before deciding.
Add $100 for Professional Take-Home Whitening Kit with Custom Trays when purchased together with any of our In-Chair Whitening procedures.
Teeth whitening is an optional cosmetic treatment. A dental assessment helps identify decay, gum disease, exposed roots or other conditions that may need attention first. You can choose not to whiten your teeth.
If take-home whitening is appropriate, your dentist will explain the amount of gel, wear time and treatment schedule for the prescribed product. Do not extend treatment or increase the concentration without dental advice.
Sensitivity and gum irritation can occur. Stop and seek advice if symptoms are significant or persistent. Follow instructions on cleaning and storing trays and keeping whitening products away from children.
In-Chair Whitening at Sydney CBD Dentistry
The treating clinician will explain the proposed procedure and its limitations.
Additional whitening or maintenance is not automatically necessary.
Cleaning or other dental treatment may be recommended for clinical reasons. Confirm whether it carries a separate fee.
Whitening results vary and colour can change again over time.
Discuss tooth sensitivity, gum irritation and any existing restorations before treatment.
In-chair whitening uses a whitening product applied under clinical supervision. The appointment length and number of sessions depend on the method and individual needs. There is no guaranteed shade change.
Existing restorations do not whiten and may look different from surrounding teeth after treatment. Discuss this limitation and any potential future costs before proceeding.
Contact your dentist if whitening causes ongoing sensitivity or irritation. Discuss whether to stop or modify treatment. Alternatives may include no treatment, professional cleaning for surface staining, or other care where clinically appropriate.
Contact Sydney CBD Dentistry on (02) 8090 1105 to ask about current fees. Your dentist can provide an individual treatment estimate after assessment.
