Cosmetic Dentistry

Cosmetic & Teeth Whitening

Brightening the colour of your smile is a great way to enhance its appearance or to jump-start your way to a makeover.

Whether you just want to help your teeth look their best or need an affordable cosmetic treatment, professional whitening is an excellent choice.

Take-Home Whitening Kits

Professionally whiten your smile in the convenience of your home. We’ll take impressions of your teeth to create a form-fitting customised tray. Fill each tooth reservoir with a drop of our concentrated bleaching gel and wear your trays for about an hour a day.

In just 10-14 days you’ll see the full results.

Candidates For Teeth Whitening

Before any type of whitening treatment, we’ll need to make sure your gums and teeth are healthy.

If you have visible white or porcelain restorations in your smile zone, those will need to be changed out afterwards since the material won’t whiten alongside your teeth.

Maintaining Your Results

We recommend limiting dark liquids, especially right after a bleaching session when your teeth are more porous. If you have an at-home kit, we suggest touching up for 3-4 sessions after each checkup.

Causes Of Tooth Stains

Naturally dark enamel
Certain types of medications (such as tetracycline)
Smoking
Tea, coffee, red wine, and other dark liquids
Environmental factors

Everything You Need To Know About Cosmetic Dentistry And Teeth Whitening

If you’ve seen a photo of yourself recently and you wished your teeth were whiter, we understand. The team at NuSmiles Dental are experts in cosmetic dentistry, and we know how important a white smile is to a person’s self-confidence. That’s why we offer comprehensive whitening treatments for teeth in South Brisbane. We’ve put together a brief guide to teeth whitening so you can come to your cosmetic dentistry appointment with the information to make the best decisions for your teeth.

Should You Choose Veneers Or Whitening Treatments For Teeth?

While it’s only natural to want a beautiful white smile, you may be wondering which type of cosmetic dentistry is right for you. Teeth whitening and veneers are two very different procedures, so there are a few things to ask yourself before choosing one way or the other.

Is it just the colour you’re looking to change? Teeth whitening treatments are perfect if you’re happy with the appearance of your teeth, but you’d like them a few shades whiter. However, if you’re not satisfied with chips, old fillings, or discolouration, you may need to look at getting a set of veneers.
Are your teeth worn down? Without enamel, whitening treatments will cause unpleasant sensitivity for no real reward. If you have worn down teeth, the NuSmiles Dental team may suggest considering veneers rather than whitening treatments.
How much are you willing to spend? Whitening can be considered a costly treatment. However, veneers are far more expensive. You need to consider how much you’re eager to pay to achieve the smile of your dreams. If you’re interested in enquiring about the price differences, make sure to contact us and chat with one of our friendly team.
How long do you want the treatment to last? Even with take-home teeth whitening trays for maintenance, general cosmetic teeth whitening won’t last forever. On the other hand, veneers will last up to 15 years and can be replaced as they’re chipped, stained, or broken.

The Teeth Whitening Process

Whitening treatments for teeth have never been more straightforward, and the teeth whitening process at NuSmiles Dental is as straightforward as they come.

Book an initial consultation and a clean. The team at NuSmiles Dental like our patients to be informed about the treatments we offer, which is why we always encourage an initial consultation before any teeth whitening dentistry. During your consultation, we’ll discuss the things you’d like to see fixed, and we’ll make sure that your teeth aren’t suffering any form of discolouration that we can’t fix. We’ll also give your teeth a good and thorough clean to remove tartar and plaque so you’ll see the best results from your whitening treatment.
Switch to a sensitive toothpaste. Before you come in for cosmetic teeth whitening, we suggest that you switch to toothpaste for sensitive teeth. This will help reduce any sensitivity you may experience after your teeth whitening appointment.
Come in for your teeth whitening. Head into our cosmetic dental clinic for your appointment. We’ll begin by covering your gums to avoid damage, and then we’ll apply premium-grade dental bleach for a short time. The bleach breaks down pigmentation and stains on the enamel.
Apply relief gel. After your appointment, we’ll give you some relief gel to manage the temporary sensitivity you may experience. Make sure to apply this to your teeth to make yourself feel more comfortable.
Follow our instructions. Straight after whitening treatments for teeth, there’ll be particular food and drinks you’ll need to avoid to maintain your pearly white smile. Make sure to adhere to this advice if you want to keep your teeth white.

How To Maintain White Teeth

The last thing you want is to restain your teeth soon after paying for a whitening treatment. Here are a few tips from the NuSmiles Dental team to keeping your teeth white.

Brush and floss. Brush your teeth twice daily and try to floss every 1-2 days to keep coffee stains at bay.
Avoid acidic drinks. Most people think to avoid coffee or tea straight after cosmetic teeth whitening. It’s good to avoid these things temporarily, however, the stains from caffeine are easy enough to remove with regular touch-ups. Acidic drinks like carbonated beverages wear down the enamel of your teeth, and enamel is the surface we whiten in cosmetic treatments. Therefore, if you want white teeth, you need to preserve your enamel.
Put aside dates for whitening touch-ups. To maintain white teeth, you’ll need annual or bi-annual touch-ups.
Visit the dentist regularly. Your dentist will advise you on how often you need to visit, so make sure you keep up with regular appointments. We’ll make sure your teeth stay clean, healthy, and white.

If You’re Interested In Getting White Teeth Through Cosmetic Dentistry, Contact NuSmiles Dental

The NuSmiles Dental team are qualified to provide a huge range of dental services. Our team of dentists are passionate about oral health, and we firmly believe a trip to the dentist shouldn’t be painful or a source of anxiety. We’re proud of our ability to deliver compassionate, gentle, and professional services to treat the whole family. No matter what concerns you have regarding your teeth, the NuSmiles Dental team are committed to working with you to give you the smile of your dreams. If you’d like to ask us about our cosmetic dentistry services, don’t hesitate to contact us today.

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