Teeth Whitening

Professional tooth whitening to lighten the natural shade of the teeth, available as an in-surgery treatment with a choice of systems or as a take-home kit with custom-made trays. The clinic also offers internal whitening for a single tooth that has darkened after root canal treatment. A hygiene appointment beforehand helps the result come out even. The dentist will advise which approach suits your teeth and the shade change you are hoping for.

Tooth whitening uses peroxide-based gels to reduce staining within the enamel and dentine and lift the overall shade of the teeth. MM Kaczmarek offers several routes. In-office whitening is carried out in a single appointment using professional systems — Opalescence Boost, a HeyDent protocol with the Laser Smart M, or PrevDent activated with an LED lamp — which give a noticeable change on the day. A take-home option uses custom-fitted trays and Opalescence gel that you wear at home over a couple of weeks for a more gradual lightening that some patients find easier on sensitivity. For a single tooth that has darkened from the inside after root canal treatment, internal (non-vital) whitening is available: whitening agent is sealed inside the tooth over one or more visits to bring it back closer to the colour of its neighbours. Results vary from person to person depending on the starting shade and the cause of discoloration, and whitening lightens natural teeth only — it does not change the colour of fillings, crowns or veneers, which may need replacing to match afterwards. A professional clean beforehand helps the gel work evenly, and the dentist checks that the teeth and gums are healthy before treatment. Some temporary sensitivity is common and usually settles within a day or two. Whitening is for adults wanting a brighter smile; it is not carried out during pregnancy or breastfeeding.