Brighter teeth are perceived as beautiful and are associated with health, success and self-care.
Teeth are prone to discolouration as we age, though there are certain habits that will accelerate the rate at which they become stained. These include:
Professional teeth whitening is the only safe and effective way of improving the shade of your teeth. The process is overseen by a dental professional and custom whitening trays are made uniquely for your teeth. The bespoke nature of the trays means there is little risk of the bleaching agent coming into contact with your gums and the soft tissues in your mouth, and causing irritation and damage. We strongly recommend against over-the-counter whitening treatments, which not only risk damaging your oral health but can produce an uneven result.
We offer two world-class bespoke whitening systems, from Enlighten™ and Philips Zoom!™.
Both treatments involve a pre-treatment consultation, during which we will carry out a full assessment to analyse the health of your teeth and gums to make sure they are disease and decay-free prior to treatment. The benefits and steps involved with both whitening systems will also be clearly explained to you, and we will answer any questions you might have.
Oatlands Dental Lounge is proud to be an accredited Enlighten™ teeth whitening centre of excellence, a status which means we’re recognised as the go-to premium whitening centre in our area. The Enlighten™ system is renowned for delivering consistently white smiles and is the no.1 whitening system in the world. With a success rate of 98% and the guarantee of a whiter smile, Enlighten™ is our choice of whitening treatment here at Oatlands Dental Lounge.
Steps of treatment
The first step is to remove any plaque that’s lingering along the gum line before the whitening process takes place. We will then take digital scans/ impressions of your teeth, which will allow the dental technician to create your custom whitening trays.
When we have received your whitening trays, we will invite you in for a second appointment, during which we can make sure your trays are a great match for your teeth. We will show you how to wear your trays and how to apply the whitening gel, so you feel confident doing so at home.
You can then begin the 14-day treatment period, wearing the trays at home every day. After this period, we will invite you back for a final appointment and perform a 40-minute in-surgery whitening treatment.
Why Enlighten™?
Enlighten™ is unparalleled in its ability to give you a dazzling smile.
A few reasons to choose this fantastic whitening system include:
We also have the option of Zoom!™ WhiteSpeed treatment here at Oatlands Dental Lounge, an advanced whitening system which uses a light-activated gel to remove stubborn staining.
Steps of treatment
Firstly, any plaque is removed from your gum line prior to treatment, after which impressions of your teeth can be taken. These will inform the custom design of your whitening trays.
Before the whitening takes place, a protective cover is placed over your gums to protect your mouth’s soft tissues from coming into contact with the bleaching agent in the whitening gel. The gel and whitening serum are then carefully applied to your teeth and the inside of the whitening trays respectively.
Finally, the trays are placed over your teeth and a special blue light is directed at the gel-coated teeth, activating the bleaching agent which then whitens your teeth.
Why Zoom!™?
How long do the effects of teeth whitening treatment last?
The duration of the effects will depend on your lifestyle, oral care routine, and how often your visits are to the dentist and hygienist. It is not uncommon for the effects of whitening to last for a number of years, if the correct aftercare is carried out.
We will let you know how you can maximise the results of treatment during your appointment, and advise on how often to come in and see us for a scale and polish to make sure your teeth remain blemish and plaque-free.
We offer state-of-the-art Airflow® Polishing treatment, popular with patients for stain removal before they begin the journey to a brighter smile with either Enlighten™ or Zoom!™. Read more about how effective Airflow® Polishing can be in removing tenacious stains here.
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