Teeth Whitening

Teeth naturally darken and pick up stain over the years from food, drink, tobacco and ageing. Professional whitening uses a peroxide-based gel to lighten the enamel's shade in a controlled, supervised way that is gentler and more even than over-the-counter strips. At STARDENT the treatment is offered either as an in-chair procedure where the gel is activated with a lamp, or as a take-home system using custom-made trays that you wear for a set period each…

Before whitening, the dentist checks that the teeth and gums are healthy and usually recommends a hygiene visit so stain and tartar are removed first, which helps the result look even. Whitening works on natural tooth structure but not on existing fillings, crowns or veneers, so the dentist will discuss expectations and whether any visible restorations might later need replacing to match a brighter shade. Some people notice temporary tooth sensitivity for…