Teeth Whitening

The results do vary from patient to patient as everyone absorbs product differently. Professional whitening generally can last from 6 months to 2 years. On average, patients whiten in the chair 1-2 times per year, and/or use the take home kit every 3-4 months to maintain the shade.

You can eat and drink 60 minutes after your in-chair whitening. However, for the next 48 hours please take care to steer clear of staining food and beverages. This may include red wine, coffee, tea, dark sauces, and dark meats. Please also avoid smoking.

Some patients do experience some sensitivity during or after whitening treatments. We recommend sensitive toothpaste to help with this discomfort. Any sensitivity usually dissipates within 12-24 hours. If sensitivity persists beyond 72 hours, please contact a qualified health professional.

The process of teeth whitening is not painful but it can cause sensitivity. Patients may experience minor discomfort during the procedure and often report of sensitivity immediately after the treatment. We recommend brushing your teeth with sensitive toothpaste 1-2 weeks prior to your whitening appointment and after/as you whiten to ease the sensitivity. You will be given a relief gel after your appointment that will immediately ease any reactive sections. Sensitivity is expected to subside after approximately 12-24 hours of treatment. If sensitivity persists beyond 72 hours, please contact a qualified health professional.

When administered by a qualified dentist, teeth whitening will not damage your teeth. Global consumer protection organisations agree that the proper use of whitening products is safe after consultation and approval by a qualified dentist. Safety is our first concern. This is why patients must come in for a consultation before any treatment.

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Teeth whitening is extremely safe, especially when completed at a qualified dentistry studio. There is abundant evidence showing that teeth whitening is a safe procedure. When bleaching in chair at Vogue Dental Studios, hydrogen peroxide would only come in contact with your enamel.

Hydrogen peroxide is deemed safe when administered and applied by an oral health professional. It becomes unsafe when the product is misused/overused or against the recommendation of your dentist.

Hydrogen peroxide/carbamide peroxide is very commonly used as bleaching agents. The colour of your natural tooth is de-pigmented and thus whitened by using the active ingredients in a variation of concentrations as recommended after an oral examination with the senior dentist. The product is applied directly to your teeth, either in the clinic during your in-chair whitening appointment or in your customised trays that you use to whiten at home.

Unfortunately, to maintain the results, whitening is not a treatment you do just once – extrinsic factors do play a part in why our teeth develop stains. Because of this, we recommend continuing and maintaining your whitening treatments either at home or at a qualified dental practice. The best way to prolong the life of your new brighter smile is by improving your overall dental hygiene through consistent brushing, flossing and rinsing. Upholding your six-monthly dental clean and check-ups is essential to conserving your pearly whites (and making sure they stay white!). We recommend in chair whitening 1-2 times per year to cosmetically enhance the shade of your teeth, just as you would maintain your hair, nails or lashes, teeth need maintenance too.

Less is definitely more! We will show you a step by step guide on how to use your personalized take home whitening kit effectively at your appointment. The tiniest amount should be distributed as using more doesn’t mean better results – it only means wasted bleach and potential burnt gums!

At Vogue Dental Studios, we do not recommended any whitening treatment if you are pregnant or breastfeeding as not enough research has been put into the side effects of doing so.

Composite or porcelain veneers/bridges/crowns/implants/dentures will have minimal to no response to whitening. Though some patients find that their surface stains have reduced after whitening on their restorations, the bleach will have no effect on the colour.

We recommend using your take home whitening gels within 12 months of opening. An expiration date is listed on the product itself.

We use a hydrogen peroxide based solution with Philips Zoom for in chair whitening for maximum results. This bleach is very high in concentrate in comparison to over the counter and take home whitening products. These high concentrates must be monitored by a dental health professional and cannot be done at home.

The white patches previously existed, however, the hydrogen peroxide from the whitening causes them to have fluoro white/chalky appearance. This is due to the tooth being dehydrated. The tooth will naturally rehydrate itself and the white patches will go away and blend in with the rest of the tooth. This can take either a few hours to 2 days to settle.

Very rarely, if bleach comes into contact with the gums, this will cause a temporary white colour and a slight burning sensation to the area. Nothing to be worried about as it is only superficial and will resolve quickly. Soothing gel will be provided if this does happen.