What is the direct answer?
Philips whitening gel is a peroxide gel intended to lighten some natural tooth discolouration when used in its prescribed tray or clinical system.
Peroxide can diffuse through enamel and dentine and alter some stain molecules. It cannot change ceramic, composite, metal, crowns, or veneers.
What does this question mean?
Peroxide can diffuse through enamel and dentine and alter some stain molecules. It cannot change ceramic, composite, metal, crowns, or veneers.
What can you do next?
Use only the supplied amount and contact time, keep gel away from the gingival margin, and do not combine products without dental advice.
When should you seek dental care?
Ask for an examination if whitening causes strong or prolonged sensitivity, gum irritation, or uneven colour.
What should you ask the dentist?
Why did the gel not whiten my filling? Restorations do not respond like natural enamel, so shade matching and restoration replacement may be planned after whitening.
Frequently asked questions
Why did the gel not whiten my filling?
Restorations do not respond like natural enamel, so shade matching and restoration replacement may be planned after whitening.
What happens at the dental visit?
The dentist reviews your symptoms, examines the relevant teeth and soft tissues, and selects tests or treatment based on the findings.

