Teeth Whitening North Lakes – Brighter, Whiter Smile
Are you looking for a brighter, whiter smile? Passion Family Dental North Lakes offers professional teeth whitening options tailored to your needs.
Whether your teeth have dulled with age, stained from everyday habits, or darkened due to past dental issues, we’re here to help restore your smile with safe and effective solutions.
Why Teeth Discolour
As we age, it’s natural for our teeth to lose their brightness. Daily activities like coffee, tea, or red wine gradually stain the enamel.
Smoking, poor oral hygiene, certain medicines, and even dental trauma can also lead to discolouration.
A routine professional dental cleaning may be enough to lift surface stains. But you may need professional teeth whitening to achieve noticeable results for deeper, long-term staining or internal discolouration caused by injury or decay.
We understand that no two smiles are the same. We offer customised treatments to help you achieve the best possible outcome.
What Results Can You Expect?
Results from teeth whitening will vary depending on the condition of your teeth and the cause of the discolouration. Some people notice a dramatic difference, while others may experience a more subtle change.
Your North Lakes dentist will assess your situation and set realistic expectations, helping you decide on the most appropriate option for your smile.
How Long Will Whitening Last?
The duration of your teeth whitening results varies, to some extent, on your lifestyle and what contributed to the original staining.
Patients who continue to drink red wine and coffee will find the discolouration will slowly come back after several months.
On the other hand, people who maintain good oral hygiene and limit stain-causing habits may enjoy results that last for years.
The good news is that teeth whitening isn’t a one-time opportunity. You can maintain your brighter smile with occasional top-ups, especially if you choose our take-home whitening kit.
Understanding the Risks
When a professional dentist performs whitening, the risks are minimal, though everybody is different, so your dentist is the best person to speak with regarding risks.
Some people experience some sensitivity to hot and cold following treatment, so your dentist may suggest using a desensitising paste.
It is also possible to experience sore gums or inner cheeks, mouth ulcers, sore throat and sometimes nausea, especially if instructions are not followed correctly.
If you are concerned about your whitening treatment, please call your dentist for professional advice.
The Australian Dental Association recommends that beauticians, hairdressers, and shopping centres that are not qualified to whiten teeth are best avoided.
Teeth Whitening Options at North Lakes
Your North Lakes dentist will consider your best treatment option based on specifications such as the cause and dental history.
In-Chair Whitening
Dentists can use a higher concentration of material than what you can use at home.
This allows your dentist to paint the whitening material directly onto your teeth.
The material will need to sit on your teeth for a short time before the dentist washes it off.
The results are immediate! Unfortunately, the chances of sensitivity are increased when using this method.
Take-Home Whitening Kit
This is the most popular form of whitening. The dentist creates customised trays by taking imprints of your teeth.
Several tubes of the whitening solution and comprehensive application instructions will be provided.
This whitening is a more gradual process; therefore, patients experience less sensitivity.
It also allows patients to determine how white they want their teeth to be (to a certain extent, anyway).
If trays are stored correctly between uses, additional whitening material can be purchased to’ top up’ bleaching in the months and sometimes years ahead.
Before You Begin Whitening
Patients should always have a professional dental check-up and have their teeth professionally cleaned before any whitening treatment.
There is little point in applying whitening material to teeth covered in plaque or calculus!
Decay in teeth may become very sensitive when whitening, so your dentist may suggest you have your fillings attended to before proceeding with treatment.
Remember that crowns, veneers, and fillings don’t change colour when your teeth are whitened.
There are many tooth-whitening products on the market. Please always check with a professional dentist before using any over-the-counter products.
Teeth Whitening in North Lakes
Ready to brighten your smile? Discover professional teeth whitening in North Lakes today.
Passion Family Dental North Lakes is a friendly, family-oriented dental practice. The only way to provide the highest-quality dental treatment is to put our clients first.
Contact us at (07) 3465 1199 or visit us online here. We will give you the best care and attention possible.
Visit us at Unit 4/6 Endeavour Boulevard in North Lakes.
