Teeth Whitening

Professional teeth whitening to lighten the natural shade of the teeth and remove staining, offered as both in-office lamp whitening and custom take-home trays. JB Clinic uses the Philips Zoom system in-chair for a faster result, with a combined package for those wanting to extend and maintain it at home. A dental check beforehand confirms the teeth and gums are healthy enough to whiten.

Professional teeth whitening uses a controlled peroxide-based gel to lighten the natural colour of the enamel and dentine and to lift staining built up from food, drink, tobacco and age. At JB Clinic whitening is offered in two main forms: an in-office treatment using the Philips Zoom lamp, where a protective barrier is placed over the gums and the gel is activated in-chair for a faster, supervised result, and a take-home option using custom-made trays and a milder gel that you wear for a set period over a couple of weeks. A combined package pairs an in-office session with a home kit for those who want to reach and then maintain a brighter shade. Before whitening, a dentist checks that the teeth and gums are healthy and that any decay or gum issues are addressed, since whitening is most effective and comfortable on a sound, recently cleaned mouth; a professional clean is often recommended first. Some people experience temporary tooth sensitivity or mild gum irritation during or shortly after treatment, which usually settles within a day or two. Results vary with the starting shade and the cause of discolouration, and existing fillings, crowns and veneers do not change colour, which the dentist takes into account when planning. For a single darkened, non-vital tooth — for example after root canal treatment — internal whitening is offered separately. Avoiding strongly coloured food and drink in the days after treatment and good home care help the result last; top-ups with home trays can refresh it over time. Whitening is suitable for most adults with healthy teeth and gums and is not carried out during pregnancy or breastfeeding.