Teeth Whitening Options: What Works & What Doesn’t, NSW

Are you looking for a tooth whitening solution that will lighten the shade of your teeth quickly and effectively? With the sheer number of whitening toothpaste, rinses, strips, and gels available over-the-counter, it’s no surprise that most people find it impossible to select the right product. In this blog, Northern Beaches Dental discusses the various tooth cleaning products on the market and compares them to professional dental cleaning services.

Whitening Toothpaste

Whitening toothpaste contains polishing and cleaning agents that remove stains from the surface of teeth. These products do not contain bleaching agents such as carbamide peroxide or hydrogen peroxide and are only capable of lightening the colour of teeth by one shade.

Whitening Strips and Gels

Peroxide based whitening gels are meant to be applied directly to the surface of teeth. The strength of the bleaching agent will determine dosage, and results may be visible within just a few days. The gels are usually meant to be applied for about two weeks and results last for up to 4 months.
Whitening strips are extremely thin strips coated with a peroxide bleaching agent and are known to visibly lighten teeth, with results lasting for up to 4 months.

Whitening Rinse

Teeth cleaning rinses are extremely popular for their ability to kill bad breath, remove plaque and improve gum health. Most tooth whitening rinses contain bleaching agents and take up to 3 months to show results. The rinse is to be swirled around in the mouth for about a minute, twice a day before brushing.
Although some experts consider dental rinses to be less effective than other whitening products, there is no doubt that these products are much more convenient because they can be used quickly, unlike strips that must remain in contact for up to 30 minutes.

Tray-based Whiteners

Tray-based whitening products include a mouth guard shaped tray with a bleach based gel solution that is to be worn for short periods of time. The tray slips over the teeth and ensures that the gel is in contact with every surface of the tooth. In general, it is recommended that the trays be worn for a couple of hours a day for a month.

Professional Tooth Cleaning Services

At Northern Beaches Dental, we believe that the best way to lighten the colour of your teeth is to opt for professional teeth cleaning services at a trusted dental clinic. Dentists have access to highly concentrated bleaching agents, specialised tools and expertise that guarantees whiter teeth with much longer-lasting results. Teeth whitening specialists use bleaching agents that lighten teeth by up to 8 shades, and years of experience allow them to protect your gums from irritation caused by cleaning agents.

Long-Lasting Dental Cleaning and Tooth Whitening in NSW

Looking for a quick and effective tooth whitening solution? Are stained and discoloured teeth making you self-conscious? Contact Northern Beaches Dental today for world-class tooth whitening services that provide long-lasting results.