Professional Teeth Whitening

In-clinic and take-home professional teeth whitening services at DP Dental, preceded by a digital intra-oral photography assessment to evaluate and document current shade.

DP Dental offers professional teeth whitening as part of its aesthetic dentistry portfolio, available at both the Orchard and Katong locations. The clinic's whitening protocol begins with a comprehensive dental screening that includes intra-oral digital photography to document the patient's current tooth shade and identify any pre-existing restorations, decay, or sensitivity that could affect treatment suitability. This clinical screening step distinguishes DP Dental's approach from over-the-counter whitening — treatment is only recommended when the treating dentist has confirmed the teeth and gums are healthy enough to respond predictably. Professional-grade whitening agents achieve significantly greater results than consumer products, lightening teeth by multiple shades in a single in-clinic session or over a course of take-home tray use. In-clinic treatments typically use a high-concentration peroxide gel activated under a curing light, while take-home kits use custom-fitted trays with a lower concentration gel worn nightly for 1–2 weeks. Patients with sensitive teeth may be recommended a desensitising pre-treatment protocol. Results typically last 1–2 years with good oral hygiene, and top-up treatments are available. Whitening is not effective on crowns, veneers, or composite fillings — the dentist will advise on realistic expectations based on the patient's restoration profile. Contact the clinic for current pricing and to confirm which whitening system is in use.