Pro dazzling white

“Dazzling white” usually means cosmetic whitening rather than a change to the natural colour of fillings, crowns, veneers, or enamel defects. A dentist first checks for decay, gum inflammation, exposed dentine, and existing restorations because these can affect the plan and the final shade.

A dentist can clean surface deposits, record a starting shade, protect the gums, and apply a controlled carbamide peroxide or hydrogen peroxide gel. Follow-up trays may be prescribed when gradual whitening is more suitable, and sensitivity can be managed by adjusting gel contact and timing.

Arrange an examination before whitening if you have toothache, cavities, bleeding gums, gum recession, cracks, or a single dark tooth. Seek prompt care for facial swelling, fever, or difficulty swallowing, since whitening does not treat infection.

Ask which stains can respond, whether any restorations will remain their current colour, what gel and concentration will be used, and how sensitivity or uneven colour will be handled.