Perfecta rev professional teeth whitening
Professional whitening uses peroxide gel to oxidize stains, after checking enamel, gums, fillings, and the cause of discoloration.
The short answer
A professional whitening treatment uses a peroxide-based gel selected and applied after checking the teeth and gums; it lightens natural tooth structure but not fillings, crowns, or veneers.
What is the direct answer?
What does this question mean?
The active material in professional whitening is usually hydrogen peroxide or carbamide peroxide. The gel breaks down stain molecules within enamel and dentine, while soft-tissue isolation limits contact with the gums; the exact protocol depends on the product and concentration.
What can you do next?
Before whitening, have decay, leaking restorations, gum inflammation, and exposed roots assessed. Follow the clinician’s application time, avoid unapproved mixing or repeated applications, and use desensitizing care if advised.
When should you seek dental care?
See a dentist before whitening if teeth hurt, gums bleed, a tooth is dark after injury, or discoloration is uneven. A dark single tooth may need diagnostic testing rather than cosmetic whitening.
What should you ask the dentist?
Ask what peroxide material and concentration will be used, how the gums will be protected, whether existing restorations will change color, and what options exist if sensitivity occurs.
Frequently asked questions
What is the main thing to remember?
A professional whitening treatment uses a peroxide-based gel selected and applied after checking the teeth and gums; it lightens natural tooth structure but not fillings, crowns, or veneers.
Can home care replace an examination?
Home care can reduce irritation or symptoms, but it cannot diagnose or treat a hidden dental cause.