Teeth whitening in Wheelers Hill
Star Smiles Dental Centre in Wheelers Hill offers professional teeth whitening, starting with a check that your teeth and gums are healthy enough to whiten.
Whitening lightens the natural colour of your teeth. It works on staining from food, drinks, smoking and age. It does not change the colour of fillings, crowns or veneers.
Your options
- In-chair whitening at the practice
- Take-home whitening with custom-made trays
- A combination of the two
Results and sensitivity
Results vary from person to person and fade gradually, especially with tea, coffee and red wine. Some people have short-term sensitivity, which usually settles within a few days.
Why see a dentist
A check-up first makes sure there is no decay or gum disease, and that whitening suits your teeth. Your dentist will also tell you what result is realistic.
What to expect
Your visit, step by step
- 1
A check-up to make sure your teeth and gums are healthy
- 2
We record your starting shade and talk through options and costs
- 3
Whitening in the chair, or trays made for use at home
- 4
Tips to help your results last
Your dentist explains your options and costs before any treatment starts. Questions? Call (03) 9562 0675
Technology we may use: Philips Zoom WhiteSpeed whitening. About our technology
Please note: Any surgical or invasive procedure carries risks. Before proceeding, you should seek a second opinion from an appropriately qualified health practitioner.
Questions
Answers before you book.
Professional whitening suits most people with healthy teeth and gums, but like any treatment it has risks. Some people have short-term tooth sensitivity or gum irritation. Your dentist checks your teeth first, explains the risks and chooses a strength that suits you.
Some people feel sensitivity during or after whitening. It usually settles within a few days, and your dentist can suggest ways to reduce it.
No. Whitening only lightens natural tooth. Your dentist will explain how this affects your result.
It varies. Results fade slowly over time, and touch-ups can help keep them.