We all know that teeth whitening Sydney is a popular cosmetic dental procedure that aims to whiten teeth and removes stains and teeth discolouration.
There are actually 2 teeth whitening methods; professional teeth whitening and professional at-home teeth whitening kits.
But how is teeth whitening done? What teeth whitening procedure or steps are being followed to ensure the success of the treatment?
The treatment itself is not a complicated procedure and it only takes about 60 to 90 minutes to be completed.
Here are the steps being followed during a professional teeth whitening in Sydney.
- recording of teeth’s current shade or colour
- polishing using a pumice (grainy material used to eliminate surface plaque)
- isolating of mouth using gauze to keep teeth dry, retractors are also used to have lips, cheeks, and tongue away from whitening solution
- placing barrier along the gum line, avoiding the risk of contact to the solution
- coating of teeth with a whitening solution (hydrogen peroxide + carbamide peroxide)
- curing light or laser to activate peroxide (optional)
- leaving of the solution on teeth for 30 to 60 minutes
- rinsing of teeth once the desired shade has been achieved
- applying fluoride to help ease tooth sensitivity
- scheduling of additional visits until desired shade is reached
- avoiding drinks and foods with high levels of pigmentation for 24 hrs (tea, coffee, beets, red wine, candies and more)
- avoiding smoking as well
On the other hand, take-home whitening procedures are so much easier to accomplish and can be done in the comfort of your own home. This is a cheap, yet effective substitute if you cannot afford professional treatments and it only has a few simple steps to follow.
- Making of dental impressions to make custom-fitted trays (takes about 1 to 2 weeks to make)
- Doing the procedure for 2 weeks (1 hour everyday)
Of course procedures like this may cost a fortune, let’s check out the teeth whitening prices.
Teeth Whitening Price in Sydney
The average teeth whitening cost in Sydney is around $800 per visit, take-home trays cost about $400 to $500 and $100 or even less for over-the-counter bleaching trays or strips.
Teeth Whitening Cost at Sydney CBD Dentistry
At Sydney CBD Dentistry, we offer teeth whitening at an affordable price as compared to other dental practices around Sydney. Our professional teeth whitening prices is from $449 for a take home teeth whitening and $549 for the in-chair teeth whitening. If opt to purchase take home teeth whitening with the in-chair teeth whitening, you only have to add $200 which is a great deal.
But whatever type of teeth whitening in Sydney you decide to get, it’s best to consult your dentist about it. Don’t worry because you can find the best teeth whitening deals in Sydney. So look for a teeth whitening near me, book an appointment for the best teeth whitening in Sydney today and enjoy whiter teeth tomorrow.
