Professional Teeth whitening in Bentleigh East
Are yellow teeth getting in the way of your best smile? Do you feel like you’ve tried every DIY tooth whitening procedure, but nothing seems to work? Professional teeth whitening is your answer to an instantly whiter and brighter smile.
Jacobson Dental Group’s teeth whitening in Bentleigh East has treated thousands of patients to achieve their dream smile. We provide solutions to suit your lifestyle and budget.
This includes in-chair Opalescence ® and Zoom! ® teeth whitening and Opalescence Go take-home kits. Our teeth whitening experts in East Bentleigh offers quality and affordable teeth whitening treatments that are simple, non-invasive and deliver results that will have you smiling from ear to ear.
What is teeth whitening?
Teeth whitening uses bleaching to lighten the colour and remove stains from your teeth. Hydrogen peroxide and carbamide peroxide are commonly uses to whiten teeth.
What causes discoloured teeth?
Some common causes include:
- Foods and drinks including tea, coffee, wine, cola and starchy foods such as potatoes
- Smoking cigarettes, pipes or chewing tobacco
- Poor dental hygiene like not brushing and flossing regularly and missing dental examinations and cleaning
- Disease may prevent hinder the development of tooth enamel
- Medications such as antibiotics, radiation and chemotherapy
- Aging causes the tooth enamel to wear away causing yellow stains
- Environmental causes such as exposure to high fluoride levels in water
Is teeth whitening safe?
Yes. For a professional, safe and long-lasting results, an in-chair whitening treatment by a qualified cosmetic dentist in Melbourne is highly recommended for lightening discoloured teeth.
We do not recommend teeth whitening treatment if you:
- are pregnant or breastfeeding
- have sensitive teeth
- have gum shrinkage
- have gum disease
- have cracked teeth
What does teeth whitening involve?
This type of teeth whitening usually requires two visits. At the first appointment, impressions (molds) will be made of your teeth to fabricate custom, clear, plastic, trays.
At your second appointment, you will try on the trays for proper fit, and adjustments will be made if necessary. The trays are worn with special teeth whitening solution either twice a day for 30 minutes or overnight for a couple of weeks depending on the degree of staining and desired level of whitening. It is normal to experience tooth sensitivity during the time you are whitening your teeth, but it will subside shortly after you have stopped bleaching.
You will receive care instructions for your teeth and trays, and be encouraged to visit your cosmetic dentist regularly to help maintain a beautiful, healthy, white smile.