Tooth Whitening

Teeth whitening or tooth bleaching is an easy way to get a dazzling, white smile.

Over the years, teeth can become discoloured due to ageing, illness, certain foods, smoking, poor oral hygiene, trauma or any combination of these factors.

At Island Dental, we offer several methods of whitening your teeth, from home bleaching to in office power bleaching. We have done extensive research on what procedures and what products give patients the best results. It is truly amazing what can be achieved with bleaching.

Home Bleaching

This technique involves wearing a custom fitted appliance containing tooth whitening solution. All that you need to do is place the bleaching gel provided into the trays and insert the trays over your teeth once a day for thirty minutes. The procedure takes 2 to 3 weeks to get a whiter, brighter smile.

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How white and bright depends on how many days your choose to wear the trays.

Home bleaching is an easy inexpensive way to whiten discoloured teeth.

However don’t be mislead by false claims on TV and in pharmacies about products that don’t work and are dangerous for your teeth.

ZOOM : Advanced Power In Office Bleaching

Power bleaching is ideal for people who want a fast and effective method of whitening their teeth. For the very first time, a really dramatic change in tooth colour can be achieved in a one-hour visit to the surgery. The procedure is simple, quick, safe, painless and convenient.

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The Zoom 3 in-surgery teeth whitening system consists of a gentle Hydrogen Peroxide based whitening gel and a special metal halide light source. The metal halide light source is unique, as it delivers an optimal band width of 350-530nm for the acceleration of photochemical decomposition of Hydrogen Peroxide, the main activator in teeth whitening.

A special liquid filled light guide, transmits all the light energy, eliminating all of the heat, making the whitening experience a cool and comfortable procedure.

Zoom 3 in-surgery teeth whitening takes less than one hour.

The active ingredient in the Zoom treatment is Hydrogen Peroxide, which has been used safely in Dentistry for hundreds of years. Hydrogen Peroxide is recognised as a common and effective ingredient by the dental community. It has also been tested and found safe by university researchers. The Zoom treatment has no adverse effect on existing restorations (fillings), and does not soften the enamel tooth structure. Zoom 3 in-surgery teeth whitening can only be performed by qualified dental staff, which further ensures your safety.

The process is normally painless. A very small percentage of people may experience some sensitivity during the procedure. We have techniques to resolve the sensitivity. Applying a fluoride gel almost always resolves the sensation.

Convenient

A comfortable, Hydrogen Peroxide based whitening gel is applied to the teeth by a qualified dental staff member. The gel is activated by the unique Zoom 3 light source. Only two or three, eight-minute applications are required and the entire procedure is complete in less than an hour.

How white will my teeth become?

Clinical studies have shown that the Zoom 3 in-surgery whitening treatment generally achieves a 7-10 shade improvement. Individual results may vary and will depend upon your initial tooth colouring and your oral hygiene circumstances. With Zoom 3 your teeth will be whitened to their optimum natural shade.

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How long does it last?

Your teeth are as individual and unique as you are, and therefore your results may vary. However, in general Zoom 3 whitening results can last up to two years assuming you have good hygiene. Certain habits, such as the use of tobacco products, drinking a lot of tea, coffee or dark drinks can work against the result. Your qualified dental staff member will explain this at the initial consultation.

We also provide you with home bleach trays so that you can touch up the shade at home whenever you like.

Does it work on veneers, crowns or tooth coloured bonded materials?

NO! The Zoom 3 treatment is designed to work on vital (living) teeth.

Regular professional cleaning and use of the touch up whitening gel will help maintain the results indefinitely.

How Can I Find Out More?

Just call the office and schedule your complimentary whitening consultation.

Non-Vital Bleaching

Teeth discoloured by root canal treatment can be whitened simply using slow release hydrogen peroxide gel. The procedure may take 2 to 3 visits for optimum results.

Sometimes we may recommend one or more different methods of bleaching depending on your particular case and expectations. Those patients in our practice who have under gone cosmetic dental whitening treatment have acquired not only a more pleasing smile, but have experienced enhanced self-esteem and self confidence.

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