Pola in office whitening
Pola in-office whitening uses a peroxide gel applied by a dental team, with gum protection and controlled exposure for natural teeth.
The short answer
Pola in-office whitening is a professional tooth-whitening treatment that uses a peroxide gel on natural teeth while the dental team protects the gums and controls the application.
What is the direct answer?
What does this question mean?
Pola is a professional whitening system, not a new type of tooth. Its gel contains a peroxide compound that breaks down stain molecules within natural enamel and dentin.
The treatment changes natural tooth colour, but it does not bleach fillings, crowns, veneers, or other restorations. Existing decay, gum inflammation, cracks, and exposed roots can affect whether whitening should proceed.
What can you do next?
The clinician examines the teeth and gums, records the current shade, isolates the gums with a barrier, applies the gel, and removes or renews it according to the product protocol. The teeth are then cleaned and the shade is reassessed.
Follow the team’s instructions about food, drinks, brushing, and sensitivity after treatment. Report discomfort instead of placing gel on irritated gums or adding extra applications.
When should you seek dental care?
Ask for an examination before treatment if you have toothache, untreated cavities, gum bleeding, cracks, or restorations in the visible smile. Contact the clinic if pain or gum irritation persists after whitening.
A dentist can explain whether uneven colour comes from surface stain, internal tooth colour, or restorations that will not respond to peroxide.
What should you ask the dentist?
Which teeth will change colour, and which restorations will stay the same? What will you do if my teeth or gums become sensitive during treatment?
Frequently asked questions
Is Pola the same as a cleaning?
No. Cleaning removes deposits such as plaque and calculus; whitening changes the colour of some natural tooth stains.
Can sensitive teeth be whitened?
The dentist should identify the cause and adjust or postpone treatment based on your teeth and gums.