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Teeth Whitening in Melbourne's CBD

Over time, teeth can lose their brilliance.

The natural colour of your teeth can be affected by the following;

Pigmented food such as curry and beetroot
Pigmented drink such as tea, coffee and red wine
Smoking
Poor oral hygiene
Bacteria which attracts colour i.e. Chromogenic bacteria

The procedure of tooth whitening has become very popular, and modern technologies allow for the choice of 'at home' and/or 'in chair' treatment. Both of these procedures can be used independently or in conjunction with each other.

before and after teeth whitening

At Home

Molds of your teeth are made in-house using a thin flexible plastic.

You are then supplied with bleaching gel to insert into the trays for use at home- these come in an array of strengths, of which your dental clinician can discuss with you to determine your appropriate percentage.

Results are usually seen within the first week. At home whitening gel can be used as little or as often as you like.

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In Chair

This procedure is performed in the practice using a powerful UV light to activate a specially formulated and fast acting whitening gel.

Whitening in the dental clinic usually requires approximately 1½ hours.

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Side Effects

Some people may experience tooth sensitivity during or shortly after whitening treatments.

Others have reported some discomfort in the gums.

These symptoms will usually disappear within 1-3 days after completing the treatment.

Note: Root-exposed surfaces, alongside pre-existing tooth-coloured fillings, crowns and veneers will NOT whiten.

Frequently Asked Questions

Am I a candidate for whitening if I have sensitive teeth?

Ideally you should avoid whitening as bleaching products have the potential to make sensitivity worse.

With this being said, a take-home whitening kit would work best as this can be used as desired. This means if sensitivity is experienced, the whitening can be paused until the discomfort subsides and then re-attempted.

Sensitive toothpastes and desensitising gel can aid in reducing symptoms when bleaching teeth.

What options are there to whiten my teeth?

There are 2 options when it comes to bleaching your teeth; in-chair or via the use of a take-home kit.

In-chair:

- Gum and oral tissues are isolated

- Bleach is directly applied to enamel

- In some cases a halogen or laser light can be used, but this is no longer common practice

- Usually takes around 1.5 hours (15 minute cycles which are repeated 3-4 times depending on the patient)

At home:

- Impressions of the teeth are taken and trays are made to fit your teeth

- Bleach is applied to the inside of the trays

- The length of time in which to wear the trays depends on the strength of the bleach being used

- The whitening can be done as frequently as required

Meet Our Team:

Dr Christopher Dimos
Principal Dentist- BDSc (Melb), FIADFE

Chris was born in Melbourne and graduated as a dentist from the University of Melbourne in 1986. Having commenced clinical practice on Collins St in 1989, he has been a Melbourne CBD dental practitioner for over 30 years. Chris is personally interested in cosmetic and restorative dentistry, especially in the field of implants. His other passion lies in the area of facial aesthetics, of which he has been a speaker and trainer. Chris is committed to continuing education and ...