Smile and sparkle teeth whitening

Professional teeth whitening lightens selected natural tooth stains after the dentist checks enamel, gums, fillings, and the cause of discoloration.

A dentist identifies whether the colour comes from surface deposits, ageing, medication-related change, trauma, or a restoration. The examination also checks enamel defects, dentin exposure, cavities, and gum health.

Treatment may involve a dentist-applied gel, custom take-home trays, or another prescribed system. Follow the wear time, keep gel away from the gums, and avoid abrasive home products.

Seek care before whitening for pain, bleeding gums, untreated cavities, cracked teeth, or a single tooth that has turned grey or brown. Contact the dental team if sensitivity or soft-tissue irritation persists.

Ask what caused the discoloration, which teeth will change colour, how existing restorations will match, and whether a cleaning or restorative treatment should come first.