Teeth Whitening

Professional teeth whitening lightens the natural shade of the teeth using a controlled bleaching gel, giving a brighter smile that over-the-counter products cannot match. DentalCover offers in-office laser and PrevDent systems for a faster result, plus a take-home tray option for gradual whitening at your own pace. A single darkened non-vital tooth can also be whitened internally. A hygiene appointment beforehand helps the result come out even.

Professional whitening uses a peroxide-based gel, applied under dental supervision, to lighten staining and brighten the overall shade of the teeth. Carried out in a clinic, it is more effective and better controlled than shop-bought kits, and the gums and lips are protected throughout. At DentalCover patients can choose between in-office and at-home approaches. In-office whitening with the laser or PrevDent system activates the gel for a noticeable change in a single appointment, which suits people who want a quick result before an event. Take-home whitening uses custom trays made to fit your teeth, which you wear with a milder gel over a period of days for a gradual, easily controlled outcome. The clinic also offers internal whitening for a single tooth that has darkened after root canal treatment, where the bleaching agent is placed inside the tooth over one or more visits. Because surface deposits affect how evenly teeth lighten, a professional hygiene appointment beforehand is recommended and helps the result look uniform. Some short-lived sensitivity is common after whitening and settles quickly. Results are influenced by the starting shade and by diet and habits such as coffee, tea, red wine and smoking, and can be topped up over time. Whitening is best suited to adults with healthy teeth and gums and no untreated decay; the dentist will check suitability and set realistic expectations, noting that existing fillings, crowns and veneers do not change colour with bleaching.