What’s the best teeth whitening treatment for me?

If you’ve decided that your smile could benefit from being a few shades lighter, you might find yourself dazzled by the array of teeth whitening choices available to you.

To help you decide on the right tooth whitening treatment, we took a look at the different teeth whitening options to give you some pointers on choosing the best one for your needs.

In-chair teeth whitening

If you’re looking for dazzling teeth whitening results fast, our in-practice tooth whitening treatment takes only a couple of hours to give you stunning results. This makes it ideal if you need a brighter smile for a special occasion, for example if you’d like beautiful whiter teeth for your wedding day.

Opalescence Boost uses a powerful, fast-acting teeth whitening gel that only our qualified dental professionals can apply. It also contains special ingredients to minimise tooth sensitivity.

The price of in-chair teeth whitening with Opalescence Boost is $699 at Wickham Terrace Dental.

Take home teeth whitening

If you’d prefer to whiten your teeth in the comfort of your own home, you have two different options to choose from.

Opalescence Go features disposable teeth whitening trays that you use for as little as 20 minutes a day, for about 5 to 10 days. This advanced at-home teeth whitening system is affordable too – costing just $150 for a full treatment. Find out more about Opalescence Go here.

If you’d rather choose a system that lets you maintain your whiter smile for longer, Opalescence PF gives you customised teeth whitening trays that you can keep and reuse as much as you like, just by buying extra whitening gel as needed. Find out more about Opalescence PF here.

Either whitening system is completely safe for you to use at home, and works very effectively by dissolving stains deep inside your teeth using oxygen molecules. 

Complete teeth whitening treatment package

Combining in-chair and at-home whitening for the best results

For the ultimate teeth whitening results, you may wish to use a combination of both in-practice and at-home teeth whitening.

With this powerful pairing, we will whiten your teeth in our Brisbane dental practice, and supply you with the amazing Opalescence PF system to maintain your bright new smile at home. At the special price of $999, it’s a combination that will help you keep your smile brighter for months to come.

Are all teeth whitening treatments safe?

In the hands of our trained dentists, the teeth whitening methods we choose to use at Wickham Terrace Dental are all very safe to use.

However, there are a few side effects which may potentially affect your teeth. You may experience heightened tooth sensitivity, some alteration of the enamel surfaces of your teeth, or uneven teeth colouring. Your existing fillings, crowns and dental veneers also won’t be affected by teeth whitening treatment.

If you have any concerns, the Wickham Terrace Dental team will be happy to assess your situation and advise you which tooth whitening treatment can meet your needs safely and effectively.

How to protect your brighter smile after teeth whitening

Of course, whichever teeth whitening method you choose, you’ll want to make sure you can enjoy your attractive, brighter smile for as long as possible. To give your new smile the best chance of success, you should:

• Take a break from stain-causing foods and drinks

Your teeth will be more susceptible to staining immediately after your whitening treatment. So for at least 48 hours, you should avoid eating or drinking staining substances, such as tea and coffee, red wine, brightly coloured sports drinks, and even things like curries, blueberries and tomato sauce.

• Drink through a straw

If you just can’t face the day without your morning cuppa, try drinking it through a straw. This will help to keep the staining liquid right away from your newly whitened teeth.

• Give up smoking

Of course, smoking has many negative effects on your overall health. And it also causes unsightly staining of your teeth too. So give up the smokes and show off your brighter smile!

To talk about your tooth whitening options and find the right treatment for you, contact Wickham Terrace Dental online or call 3831 3031 today.