Teeth Whitening

Whitening is a well-established cosmetic dental treatment that can help lighten the appearance of natural teeth. Whitening products work by creating a chemical reaction that breaks down the molecules responsible for tooth discolouration. This alters the way these molecules absorb and reflect light, reducing the appearance of yellow staining.

Using different systems over the years, our experience has shown take-home whitening as the most reliable way to whiten your teeth. It is good value and it takes just two short visits and one week of application for a noticeable result.

We start by taking a mould of your teeth to custom-fit inconspicuous, thin, lightweight, soft plastic trays to your teeth. At SubiDental your custom whitening trays are personally fabricated and checked to ensure they are made to suit your individual teeth. You use a whitening gel within these trays for 1-2 weeks, depending on the improvement you are after.

The whitening effect is gradual, so you can control the level of whiteness by varying the application time. The effects can last a few years, less if you drink lots of tea, coffee, red wine or smoke cigarettes. Most people choose to top-up their whitening after their annual clean appointments and re-whitening is quick with only 2-3 days re-application.

Whitening may cause a temporary sensitivity to cold which can be controlled using specialty toothpastes or mousse. If you have existing fillings or crowns on your front teeth, you may like to have these updated to match the improved colour.