Teeth Whitening

             Everybody wants whiter teeth, and why not? 
                          Simply giving someone a brighter sparkling smile can make a huge difference
                                                              to their self confidence, and take years off their appearance!
Teeth whitening (bleaching) is a excellent way of dramatically improving the appearance of your teeth without causing any harm or damage. It is also one of the most simple and cost effective ways of improving your smile. The beauty of the Ocean Dental whitening system compared to ‘instant power whitening systems' is that you have complete control over how white you go! Some people prefer just enough to brighten and rejuvenate their teeth, others prefer a more dramatic whiter result. Results are often reached in only two to three weeks.

Whole Mouth Teeth Whitening

Single Tooth Whitening
(All cases treated at Ocean Dental)

FAQ's

How does it work?

Our teeth are actually porous like a sponge. Over the years, teeth absorb stains from tea, coffee, smoking and red wine etc. The whitening gel soaks into the teeth and oxidises the coloured pigments, leaving a naturally brighter, whiter appearance.  It doesn't damage, weaken or alter the enamel or tooth structure in any way.

Two appointments are needed to get started. At the first appointment we gently take impressions of your top and bottom teeth. The impressions are then sent to laboratory where a skilled dental technician will make a very thin custom fitting tray to fit over the teeth (like an extremely thin gumshield). One week later you can start!

Last thing at night, after brushing your teeth, you place some whitening gel in the trays, place them on your teeth and go to sleep. When you wake up in the morning you remove them. Each night you repeat the process and  each morning when you look in the mirror, you will see your teeth getting whiter and brighter!

How white can I go?

That is personal preference. Some people want just enough to return their teeth to a brighter natural colour, whilst others may want ‘Hollywood white’. The great advantage of the Ocean Dental whitening system is that you take it to the colour you want, and then stop. (With ‘instant power whitening systems’ you do not have that control – if they are too white afterwards you cannot put it back!)

Will it hurt?

No, it is painless, however some people experience temporary sensitivity. Any temporary sensitivity is usually tolerable once people are reassured it is not harming the teeth. The day after you finish the whitening, any sensitivity goes away.

Does it work on all teeth?

Only natural teeth can be whitened, fillings and crowns cannot. If you have fillings on your front teeth which will stand out after whitening, they can be replaced with high quality cosmetic fillings to blend in with your new colour and be invisible, further enhancing your new smile.

How long will the results last?

The results will last many years, however depending on your lifestyle and diet, the teeth will start to absorb stain again over the years. To keep them at their new bright colour, you can simply ‘top up’ by wearing the trays for a few nights once every 12-24 months. You can also top up more often if you like, to give them a boost before special occasions etc. Individual top up tubes can be purchased at any time.

Is it safe?

Yes! The Ocean Dental whitening system is completely safe. It is the most widely used system in the world and has been tried and tested for decades. No harm or damage is done to the teeth.

What about whitening toothpaste?

They are useful for removing surface stains but will will have very little effect on the actual colour of your teeth. They can be useful in maintaining the new colour of your whitened teeth.

What about instant power whitening?

The Ocean Dental tray system results last much longer than ‘instant power whitening’ systems. To achieve lasting results the 'instant power whitening' still has to be followed by two weeks of wearing a tray. They also use much higher concentrations of gel and you pay extra for the ‘glamour factor’. The international gold standard for whitening is still the tray system we use at Ocean Dental.
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"Thank you so much for the care and attention that you have paid, giving me the confidence to smile again." L.L.
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