Check tooth and gum health
The dentist looks for decay, cracks, gum inflammation and existing restorations before recommending whitening.
Brighten · Teeth whitening
A Brighter Smile, Carefully Planned
Professional whitening selected around your oral health, starting shade, sensitivity and the kind of result you want.
How does whitening work?
Professional whitening uses dental bleaching gel to reduce suitable stains within the teeth.
Before treatment, a dentist checks the teeth and gums, identifies restorations that will not whiten and discusses the shade change you can reasonably expect. The recommended approach may involve treatment in the clinic, custom trays for home use, or a planned combination.
Is whitening right for you?
Healthy teeth and gums are the starting point. A consultation helps identify which stains may respond and whether anything should be treated first.
- Surface and age-related stains
- Many stains linked to coffee, tea, smoking or natural ageing may respond to professional whitening.
- Fillings and crowns
- Whitening does not predictably change the colour of restorations, so visible fillings, crowns and veneers need to be considered.
- Sensitivity
- If your teeth are sensitive, tell the dentist. Gel strength, wear time and sensitivity strategies can be adjusted.
- Individual shade
- Results vary with the cause of discolouration and natural tooth colour. The goal is a brighter result that still suits your smile.
Your whitening plan
The safest place to begin is an oral-health check and a conversation about the result you have in mind.
Record the starting shade
Your current shade, photographs and treatment goals provide a reference for planning and review.
Choose the approach
The dentist explains the suitable whitening method, expected schedule and how to use products correctly.
Review and maintain
At review, the result and sensitivity are checked. Your dentist can explain stain-reduction habits and when a top-up may be appropriate.
Patient stories
Whitening experiences
Patients value a natural shade change, thoughtful sensitivity planning and a result they can review clearly.
“The change is noticeable but still looks natural in every kind of light.”
“The sensitivity plan made the process straightforward and comfortable.”
“I appreciated seeing the starting shade and reviewing the result together.”
Whitening questions
Will whitening make my teeth sensitive?
Temporary sensitivity can occur. Your dentist can discuss gel strength, timing and sensitivity strategies based on your dental history.
Does whitening change fillings or crowns?
Whitening gel does not predictably lighten fillings, crowns or veneers. Existing restorations should be considered when planning the final shade.
How long do whitening results last?
Duration varies with diet, smoking, oral hygiene and natural tooth colour. Occasional top-ups may be advised after review rather than on a fixed schedule.
Can I whiten before bonding or veneers?
Often whitening is considered before shade-matched cosmetic work. Your dentist will advise on sequence and the waiting period before selecting a restoration shade.