Teeth Whitening
Teeth Whitening
If you've ever noticed how bright and even celebrity smiles look on screen, there's a good chance it's not natural. Professional teeth whitening is one of the most common cosmetic dental treatments around.
At Rockingham Dental Centre, we've been helping patients across Rockingham, Baldivis, Safety Bay, Waikiki, Warnbro, Singleton and Kwinana, achieve a brighter, whiter smile for over 60 years.
Whether your teeth have discoloured from age, coffee, red wine or smoking, our in-chair and take-home whitening options can help restore your confidence safely and under the care of a qualified dentist or hygienist.
How Does Teeth Whitening Work
Teeth whitening works by bleaching the teeth to lift stains and discolouration, brightening your smile and helping restore your confidence. At Rockingham Dental Centre, we offer two ways to whiten your teeth: a custom take-home tray system or in-chair whitening.
Types of Teeth Whitening Options
Take Home Tray System
This is very popular. Here’s how it works:
- We take an impression of your upper and lower teeth and make a specially designed mouthpiece.
- At home, you fill this tray with the whitening gel provided, for two hours a day for two weeks. A close fit means the gel stays in good contact with your teeth.
- It’s not a once-off procedure – over time staining will occur – but with your tray, you can repeat the process whenever you feel you need a refresh.
In-Chair Teeth Whitening
In-chair whitening is completed in a single visit using a stronger whitening gel. It's a good option if you want fast results before a big event, though we generally recommend the take-home tray system for most patients, as it's gentler and gives you a reusable mouthguard for ongoing maintenance.
Why Do Our Teeth Discolour?
- Age: natural discolouration from genetic factors
- Food and drink: cola, red wine, tea, coffee and other pigmented foods
- Enamel thinning: wear exposes the naturally yellow dentine underneath
- Smoking: tar build-up causes staining and discolouration
- Poor dental care: plaque and tartar build-up
Who Should Avoid Teeth Whitening?
- Pregnant or breastfeeding patients (as a precaution, we recommend waiting until afterwards)
- Sensitive teeth
- Gum disease or gum shrinkage
- Cracked teeth or exposed dentine
Teeth Whitening Near You
Rockingham Dental Centre proudly provides teeth whitening to patients throughout Rockingham and the surrounding area, including Waikiki, Safety Bay, Shoalwater, Cooloongup, Port Kennedy, Warnbro, Baldivis, Secret Harbour, Hillman and East Rockingham.
FAQ
Teeth whitening isn't a permanent solution, so you'll need to repeat it every so often to keep your teeth white. Results won't last as long if you continue eating or drinking foods that cause staining, such as coffee, red wine and tea.
For the best teeth whitening dental clinic in Perth contact Rockingham Dental Centre. Our team of dentists take pride in serving patients of all ages.
