Smile science advanced teeth whitening treatment
Advanced teeth whitening uses a peroxide gel to lighten natural tooth stains after checking the teeth and gums first.
The short answer
Professional teeth whitening uses a peroxide-based gel on natural tooth structure after a dental check, with treatment choice guided by the type of discoloration and sensitivity risk.
What is the direct answer?
What does this question mean?
Peroxide molecules move through enamel and dentin and break down some stain molecules. Whitening changes natural teeth, not fillings, crowns, veneers, or other restorations, so existing dental work may not change shade.
What can you do next?
A clinician first checks for decay, cracked teeth, gum inflammation, exposed roots, and the source of discoloration. Treatment may use custom trays or an in-clinic application with gum protection, followed by instructions for sensitivity control and avoiding strong staining exposures during the treatment course.
When should you seek dental care?
Seek dental care before whitening if you have tooth pain, untreated decay, gum bleeding, or a single darkening tooth. Stop and contact the provider if severe sensitivity, gum burning, or unusual discoloration develops.
What should you ask the dentist?
Ask what caused the staining and whether whitening can address it. Ask which peroxide formulation and delivery method are proposed, how restorations will be handled, and what alternatives apply if the color comes from trauma or enamel development.
Frequently asked questions
Will whitening work on every stain?
It works best on some surface and internal stains. Discoloration from trauma, medication, enamel defects, or restorations may need a different approach.
Why can whitening cause sensitivity?
Peroxide can temporarily affect fluid movement through dentin, especially when dentin is exposed or teeth are already sensitive.