Teeth Whitening

Teeth Whitening

Coffee, tea, red wine, smoking and other everyday factors can gradually change the colour of natural teeth. Professional teeth whitening uses whitening gel to lighten the natural tooth shade and may be an option for people who would like a brighter appearance.

If you are considering teeth whitening in Maroubra, an assessment gives your dentist an opportunity to look at your teeth, existing dental work and any sensitivity before discussing whether whitening is appropriate. Results vary depending on the teeth and the type or cause of discolouration, so whitening should not be presented as a way to achieve a particular shade or a guaranteed result.

Professional Whitening Options

Dental Avenue Maroubra offers both in-chair and home whitening using the Opalescence whitening system. The right option depends on your teeth, your preferences and what your dentist finds during the assessment.

In-Chair Whitening

In-chair Opalescence whitening is carried out at the practice under dental supervision. The whitening gel is applied to the natural teeth during the appointment, with the treatment planned around factors such as existing restorations, sensitivity and the starting colour of the teeth. The result varies from person to person, so a specific shade or fixed outcome cannot be promised.

Home Whitening

Dental Avenue Maroubra also offers Opalescence home whitening using a 16% carbamide peroxide night-time gel. Your dentist can explain how the home option is used and whether it is appropriate for your teeth after an assessment. If sensitivity is a concern, this should be discussed before treatment begins.

What Whitening Can and Can’t Change

Whitening works on natural tooth structure. It does not change the colour of existing crowns, veneers or composite fillings, so visible dental work needs to be considered when planning treatment. If you have restorations, your dentist can explain what this may mean for the overall appearance of your teeth after whitening.

Not every type of discolouration responds in the same way. Some staining may respond more readily than deeper or more complex colour changes. An assessment helps set realistic expectations and identify when another cosmetic or restorative option may be more appropriate.

Why Choose Dental Avenue Maroubra for Teeth Whitening?

At Dental Avenue Maroubra, care is delivered by an experienced team of AHPRA-registered dentists. We take a considered approach to cosmetic dental treatment, allowing patients to understand their options and what may be appropriate for their individual teeth before making a decision.

Whitening Starts with Your Teeth

Before deciding whether whitening is appropriate, your dentist can assess your teeth and consider factors such as existing dental work and sensitivity. This helps determine whether whitening is suitable for you and what needs to be considered before treatment.

Existing Dental Work Considered

Crowns, veneers and composite fillings need to be considered when planning whitening because whitening does not change their colour in the same way it lightens natural teeth. If you have existing restorations, your dentist can explain what this may mean for the overall appearance of your teeth after whitening.

Sensitivity Considered from the Start

Having sensitive teeth doesn’t automatically mean whitening is or isn’t appropriate. Your dentist can consider your sensitivity, what may be contributing to it and whether it changes the way whitening should be approached in your individual case. Dental Avenue Maroubra also uses UltraEZ desensitising gel for the management of hypersensitivity where appropriate.

A Realistic Discussion About Results

Whitening results vary because not every type or cause of discolouration responds in the same way. An assessment allows your dentist to explain what whitening may realistically change in your case before you decide whether to proceed.

Advice Based on What Is Right for Your Teeth

Whitening isn’t the right treatment for every cosmetic concern. If it isn’t suitable for your teeth or unlikely to address your concerns, your dentist can discuss other relevant options rather than recommending whitening simply because it was the treatment you initially asked about.

Based in Maroubra

Dental Avenue Maroubra is located at Suite 1/822 Anzac Parade, Maroubra NSW 2035, where you can arrange an assessment and discuss professional teeth whitening with the dental team.

Book an assessment to discuss your teeth, what you would like to change and whether whitening may be an appropriate option for you.