In-Office Teeth Whitening

Chairside tooth whitening carried out at the clinic to lighten the natural shade of the teeth in a single supervised session. A professional-strength gel is applied to the teeth while the gums are protected, brightening discolouration from age, food, drink and staining. A take-home tray option is also available for those who prefer to whiten gradually with custom trays. A clean and check are usually recommended first so the result is even.

In-office whitening at MultiMedica is a supervised chairside treatment that lightens the colour of the natural teeth using a professional-strength bleaching gel not available over the counter. After the lips and gums are isolated and protected, the gel is applied to the enamel and left to work, sometimes in more than one cycle within the appointment, so a visible change in shade is achieved in a single visit. It addresses general dulling and yellowing that comes with age as well as staining from coffee, tea, red wine and tobacco. Whitening works on natural tooth structure only — it does not change the colour of fillings, crowns or veneers — so the clinic will usually advise a hygiene visit and a quick assessment beforehand to check the teeth and gums are healthy and to set realistic expectations about the final shade. Some people notice short-lived sensitivity for a day or two afterwards, which typically settles on its own. For patients who would rather lighten their teeth gradually at home, MultiMedica also offers tray (take-home) whitening, where custom trays and a milder gel are used over a couple of weeks. Avoiding strongly coloured food and drink in the days after treatment helps the result last, and results can be topped up periodically.