Teeth Whitening in Melbourne

For long-lasting results, dentists recommend patients use take-home whitening products to maintain or extend the longevity of professionally applied whitening treatment. It is also recommended to avoid consuming dark-coloured food and beverages and practise good oral care at home – brushing and flossing after a meal and before bedtime.

Treatment time takes approximately 60-90min from start to finish, and we have Netflix to ensure you enjoy a movie while your teeth are being whitened.

Generally, teeth whitening is safe and noninvasive. However, some side effects may occur and could last a couple of days.

The most common side effect of whitening is tooth tingling and sensitivity and often occurs due to a higher concentration of peroxide. We recommend patients use toothpaste like Sensodyne a week before their teeth whitening appointment or use a take-home whitening kit with a lower dose first.

Hydrogen peroxide may also cause burning or bleaching of the gingiva and any exposed tissue. At Lifestyle Smiles, we use gum barriers to protect gums and other soft tissues in the mouth, and gum irritation is most commonly experienced while using whitening products bought over the counter.

We have used all types of whitening products such as Day and Night White, Zoom take-home whitening, but have found Opalescence to be the best of them all.

There are many types of professional chairside whitening products and we use Zoom-in-chair professional whitening which is arguably the best in the market.