General information

Tooth whitening is a procedure that is designed to lighten the colour of your teeth. When done properly, whitening will not harm your teeth or gums. Significant lightening can be achieved in the majority of cases but the results cannot be guaranteed. Whitening, like any other treatment, has some inherent risks and limitations. These are seldom serious enough to discourage you from having your teeth whitened, but should be considered in making an informed decision to have the treatment.

Risks and side effects

A small percentage of people may experience side effects. These may include tooth sensitivity, a burning sensation in the gums, soft tissue ulcers, nausea, temporary changes in the bite and temporary jaw joint soreness. In the unlikely event of swallowing any whitening solution, you may experience some throat irritation. If you have any symptoms or questions about these symptoms, please discuss them with the clinician.

Completion of treatment

Level of lightening: There is no reliable way to predict how light your teeth will whiten. With Laserbrite tooth whitening, one session is sufficient to significantly lighten the teeth. This is followed by ‘maintenance’ home whitening which we recommend you use for no more than 2-4 weeks unless you have tetracycline staining.

Relapse: Once whitening is complete there may be gradual relapse back to the original colour. To reverse this relapse a repeat treatment may be necessary after 6-12 months, however wearing the home whitening tray once a month will help prevent this from occurring.

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