Although tooth whitening is increasing in popularity, it’s important to be realistic about the results that can be achieved. That’s why Seymour Dental always consults carefully with our patients before any bleaching is done.
At Seymour Dental we use the Pola Office+ Quicksmile whitening system and the treatment can be performed at our surgery in less than one hour. The results of bleaching can’t be predicted, and although the teeth will lighten, we never know by how much. Bleaching only involves the enamel, so we can’t bleach any exposed roots or fillings, and instead these areas are protected during the procedure to prevent sensitivity.
An important part of our consultation with the patient is to establish why they need bleaching. A common cause for discoloured teeth can be excessive brushing, which wears down the enamel to reveal the coloured layer of the tooth (the dentine) underneath. If this habit isn’t corrected then the bleached enamel will be worn away!
If you’d like to book an tooth whitening appointment with the dentist at Seymour Dental, then contact us, or call us in Dulwich Hill, Sydney on (02) 9564 2397.