by Prue Roberts
Teeth whitening is becoming an exceedingly popular procedure, and it’s not just those with special occasions or stain concerns that are having it done.
Every day people are noticing their neighbours, colleagues or close friends are flashing megawatt smiles.
In-chair and take-home are the two teeth-whitening options available from dentists that are delivering results.
Consultation is required to assess suitability and there are certain factors, like the colour or translucency of teeth, and the presence of heavily-filled, crowned or veneered teeth which can determine the effectiveness.
Smokers and those who drink tea, coffee, red wine or soft drinks regularly may find that teeth whitening won’t work as well for them though.
TRIED AND TESTED AT-HOME TEETH WHITENING FROM SYDNEY DENTAL PROFESSIONALS (SDP)
Highlight: I’d noticed that my teeth were looking a little off-colour and not being a smoker or much of a tea/coffee drinker, I was sure that I’d have success with a teeth- whitening treatment. After a consultation, Dr Albert decided that an at-home teeth-whitening kit was ideal for me. Impressions were taken of my teeth for the moulds (custom-made trays to fit my teeth top and bottom) on the first visit, and I returned the next week to pick up my kit. As instructed, I wore the trays with the whitening gel for an hour each day for seven days. I noticed a difference by the third day, and colleagues commented on how white my teeth were looking by the fourth day. My smile was sparkling by the seventh day and drawing a lot of attention. I found the SDP staff very welcoming and attentive too, which made the experience especially pleasant.
Lowlight: A little sensitivity was experienced and the novelty of preparing and wearing the trays wore off quite early.