Teeth Whitening (BEYOND Lamp)

Professional whitening that lightens the natural shade of the teeth using a controlled, dentist-applied gel. Materna Dental offers in-office whitening with the BEYOND accelerating lamp, which activates the gel for a noticeable result in a single visit, as well as custom take-home trays for whitening at your own pace. Carried out by the dental team after a check-up, professional whitening is safer and more even than over-the-counter kits, with the gums protected during treatment. A cleaning beforehand helps achieve a uniform shade.

Professional teeth whitening lightens teeth that have darkened or yellowed over time from food, drink, smoking or ageing, using a peroxide-based gel applied under dental supervision. At Materna Dental you can choose in-office whitening with the BEYOND system, in which a protective barrier is placed over the gums and a whitening gel is activated by the BEYOND accelerating lamp to produce a visible improvement in a single appointment, or a custom take-home option using trays made precisely to your teeth and a lower-concentration gel worn for a set time each day over a couple of weeks. Many patients combine the two — an in-office session for a quick lift, with trays for top-ups. Having whitening done professionally has real advantages over shop-bought strips and kits: the dentist first checks that the teeth and gums are healthy and that the discolouration is suitable for bleaching, the gums and lips are protected during in-office treatment, and the trays for home use fit accurately so the gel stays on the teeth and off the gums, giving a more even and predictable result. A professional cleaning beforehand removes surface staining so the whitening acts on the underlying tooth shade evenly. Some temporary sensitivity is normal and settles within a day or two. Whitening only affects natural tooth enamel, not crowns, veneers or fillings, so where these are present in the smile the dentist will discuss how to achieve an even appearance — for instance whitening first and matching new restorations to the lighter shade afterwards. The treatment is for adults with healthy teeth and gums and is avoided during pregnancy and breastfeeding.