Teeth whitening

Teeth Whitening – All you wanted to know ..

Facebook, Insta and most other social media platforms are all advertising teeth whitening. Well let me tell you, if it’s not being advertised and provided by a dental clinic then it’s not going to work. You are simply being sold a dud, save your money. So, what works you ask?

Whitening delivered by a dentist will work. There are two ways to whiten your teeth, in the surgery or by means of a take home kit. Research has shown that the take home kits will give you a better and longer lasting result compared to the in-surgery whitening.

I can hear you thinking, I can’t be bothered doing this at home. Well these days the home kits only require you to wear the trays containing the hydrogen peroxide gel for 30-40 minutes per day for 7-10 days. You will save yourself on average about half the price of the in-surgery whitening and you have the means to top it up as often as you like for very little ongoing cost. Not to mention that the home kit causes significantly less sensitivity and discomfort compared to the in-surgery whitening.

I call in-surgery whitening instant gratification whitening, you leave the surgery with whiter teeth largely due to their dehydration and effect of the hydrogen peroxide gel and the colour quite often returns to near normal quickly, I know this from personal experience and research backs this up. If you are time poor and cannot go through the home whitening process then by all means have the in-surgery whitening done, but don’t expect it to last long.

Finally let’s talk about your expectations as far as whitening goes. If you want your teeth to look like that of a Hollywood celebrity then don’t waste your money, teeth whitening isn’t for you. Teeth whitening will brighten, whiten and increase the lustre and shine of your teeth but will not replicate the white colour of a crown or veneer, which is what all the celebrities have done to make their teeth look white.

I hope this helps you decide what’s right for you and we at MHP Dental are on hand to chat with you if you are interested in teeth whitening with the take home kit a mere $399. Call us now on 98872044 to schedule an appointment.