Tooth Whitening

Tooth Whitening

Here at Bradstowe we only offer home bleaching options as we consider them safer and easier to control.

Teeth Whitening is a process where the tooth discolouration is ‘whitened’ to a lighter shade. It removes the staining agent through chemical means. It is a safe procedure when carried out under professional supervision. Treatment results usually depend on the severity of the discolouration. Both vital (i.e. live) and non-vital teeth (i.e. root treated) can be bleached and may take several visits to complete. It is not effective on dental restorations such as amalgam or composite fillings, metal or porcelain crowns etc.

Teeth can discolour for various reasons. The dentist will recommend the most ideal method based on your oral condition after an in-practice examination to establish the cause and nature of your tooth discolouration, as well as provide you with more information on the various types of whitening procedures available, duration & frequency of treatment.