Dental Teeth Whitening
Dental teeth whitening is a cosmetic treatment that lightens teeth and removes stains. Factors like aging, medications, tobacco, and certain foods and drinks can cause discolouration.
Teeth whitening can be done in a dentist’s office or at home. In-office treatments use a potent bleaching agent activated by a special light and typically take less than an hour, yielding immediate results. At-home options use custom-fitted trays with a lower-strength bleaching agent, worn daily for several weeks.
While teeth whitening is generally safe and effective, it may not suit everyone. Consult a dental professional to see if it’s right for you. Some stains may not respond to whitening, and overusing products can lead to sensitivity. Your dentist can suggest the best treatment for your needs.
Teeth Whitening Recommended by professional dentists worldwide
Procedure for Teeth Whitening
A whitening tray is a flexible mouth guard that holds whitening gel, ensuring it only contacts your teeth.
We take impressions of your upper and lower teeth to create custom trays that fit your mouth. This process typically takes about two days in Australia. Once ready, you’ll return for instructions and to receive your supplies.
We’ll teach you how to use the gel properly. It’s generally recommended that you wear the trays for 30 minutes to two hours each time, once or twice daily, over a two-week period, although this can vary depending on the specific gel used.
Some whitening formulas are designed for overnight use over five days.
You can select the whitening method that best fits your lifestyle. Results usually last a long time but will gradually fade. We suggest a touch-up treatment every 1 to 2 months for 1 to 2 days. Since your mouth is unlikely to change, your trays should still fit, and we can provide you with extra bleach if needed.
How much does professional teeth whitening cost?
Teeth Whitening Packages
Starter Bright Kit$320
- Custom Upper and Lower trays. Moulded specifically for your teeth, ensuring accurate cover of whitening gel across teeth
- Sensitive toothpaste
- Private health may cover a portion of the teeth whitening costs for the custom trays (please check with your provider as this varies upon individual cover)
Pola Smile In-Chair Bleaching$499
- 15-30 minute packages for quicker results than take-home kits
- Up to 38% bleaching agent with Pola Rapid or 35% with Pola Office
- Performed by a dental professional
- Only one consult is required
- SAVE $70 OFF Startar Bright Package! As part of this offer, purchase the Starter Bright Kit for just an additional $250
Why we recommend Pola Smile
- Fluoride releasing – Pola Day and Pola Night both contain fluoride, which helps
strengthen the tooth to protect it against sensitivity. - Safe and convenient – unique high water content formulation has a neutral pH to protect gums and teeth during treatment.
- Effective whitening with long lasting results – The desired whitening effect
can be achieved in as little as 15 minutes. - Only available from registered dentists – All packages include Australian registered dentists’ professional examinations. Dentists examine the health of your teeth before providing or applying whitening products.
Whitening agents are only available by dental prescription only due to administering appropriate whitening strengths.
If sensitivity occurs, then dentists can prescribe softer gels.
- Custom trays provide better gel application – custom moulded whitening trays to fit your teeth and mouth to ensure more accurate teeth bleaching.
Pola Smile Options
- Pola Luminate – 6% teeth whitening agent
- Pola Office – 35% teeth whitening agent
- Pola Rapid – 38% teeth whitening agent
- Pola Day – Products ranges between 6%-9.5% teeth whitening agent
- Pola Night – Products range between 10%-22% teeth whitening agent
- Pola for Aligners – 10% teeth whitening agent
- Pola Day CP – 35% teeth whitening agent
$189 Check-up & Cleans*
Special offer for new dental patients to Amazing Smiles Dentistry.
Patients without private health insurance pay only $189 for a Check-up and Clean*, or no-GAP for patients using eligible coverage. Standard fees apply for patients using no-GAP. It is highly recommended that patients get a check-up, scale, and clean before getting any professional teeth whitening treatment.
What is Pola Smile Teeth Whitening?
Pola Smile Teeth Whitening safely removes hard, longer-term stains from teeth and returns the smile to its whitest natural shade without damaging the teeth’s health.
Pola Smile is clinically tested and made in Australia.
SDI has created a unique, high-water-content formulation with a neutral pH and a high viscosity to protect your gums during treatment.
Pola White Teeth Whitening also contains fluoride to remineralise your teeth and protect against tooth sensitivity.
When applied to teeth, Pola Smile’s advanced formula safely penetrates enamel to remove longer-term stains and discolouration.
The stain molecules are then naturally coated by your saliva, safely removing them from your system.
Pola teeth whitening formula is exclusively available through trained and registered dental clinics.
Do I need to have a check-up, scale and clean before teeth whitening?
In most cases, it’s advisable to have a dental check-up before teeth whitening. This allows your dentist to perform a scale and clean, removing plaque and tartar that could affect the whitening process. A recent check-up ensures that your teeth are healthy and free from decay, cavities, or soft enamel, which can impact sensitivity during whitening.
Additionally, a cleaning helps determine the appropriate strength of hydrogen peroxide to use based on your teeth and gum sensitivities. Remember that teeth whitening does not work on artificial restorations like veneers, fillings, or crowns.
What is Pola Day?
Pola Day offers a balanced pH formulation that works in just 30 minutes a day. Each application contains fluoride to strengthen enamel and minimise sensitivity during whitening.
This take-home treatment includes custom-fitted trays and advanced Pola whitening gel, achieving noticeable results in 5 to 14 days. The active ingredient, hydrogen peroxide, provides effective whitening while Pola’s desensitising technology ensures minimal discomfort. Your Amazing Smiles dentist may suggest shorter application times or an alternative like Pola Night for sensitive people.
Your dentist will recommend the best gel concentration for your needs. Higher strengths may yield faster results but could increase sensitivity. All formulas are designed to achieve the same goal: a whiter, brighter smile with professional care.
What is Pola Night?
Pola Night offers a neutral pH formula with fluoride to strengthen enamel and reduce sensitivity. It uses carbamide peroxide, a gentler whitening agent, making it suitable for sensitive teeth. Results can be seen in 5 to 14 days, with treatment times as short as 45 minutes per day.
Your dentist will recommend the appropriate strength based on your needs. While higher concentrations may speed up results, they can also increase sensitivity. When followed as directed, all strengths are effective for achieving a brighter smile with professional support.
Why use dental teeth whitening vs DIY online products?
The rise of social media has made it easy to promote unregulated dental products from companies lacking professional expertise. Many of these products are endorsed by celebrities with porcelain veneers, but often have unclear manufacturing processes and questionable ingredients. As a result, most are not approved by the TGA or FDA.
Many teeth whitening systems, especially those labelled as “non-chemical,” use sodium bicarbonate, commonly known as baking soda. However, this weaker formula only addresses mild surface stains.
In contrast, Pola offers a scientifically refined formula for effective whitening results. Developed by SDI, an Australian company with 50 years of experience in oral health, Pola White is recommended by dentists in over 100 countries.
Do you provide in-chair whitening?
Yes, we also provide fast in-chair teeth whitening.
Some people desire a faster result to do an in-office whitening. This process is also called in-chair Bleaching. Whitening your teeth in one or two shades takes approximately one hour in the dentist’s chair.
We recommend an at-home whitening routine for the best long-term results.
Are there side effects?
Our whitening gel is a safe and effective treatment that won’t damage your enamel. Some patients may experience temporary tooth sensitivity, which is unlikely due to our gel’s concentration. If sensitivity occurs, take a break from bleaching for 1-2 days. Gum irritation may also happen, especially if you have gingivitis or bleeding gums. Therefore, we recommend thoroughly cleaning your teeth and gums before starting the bleaching process.
I have sensitive teeth; can I get get whitening done?
The dentist must examine patients with sensitivity before undertaking any form of whitening.
Proper dental examinations allow for a professional assessment of your enamel and a prescription of appropriate gel grades.
How much whiter do my teeth get?
On average most patients see a 2-3 shade change lighter. Shades are based on the clinical referral chart provided by SDI Polawhite.
Our dentists will consult you on strength and whitening application recommendations based on your teeth. Polawhite has been clinically tested to protect your teeth and gums.
How long does Pola at-home whitening take to see results?
The Pola take-home whitening system takes about 5 to 14 days, depending on the formulation used. Stronger formulations provide faster results but may cause temporary sensitivity.
Your cosmetic dentist will help you choose the best option for your oral health needs.
How long will my teeth stay white?
Your lifestyle greatly impacts your oral health. If you frequently drink coffee, wine, or soft drinks, your teeth whitening results may fade faster compared to someone who prefers water. Whitening is usually at its brightest for the first 6 months before gradually fading.
Pola Luminate is an excellent option for quick touch-ups whenever needed.
Is dental teeth whitening safe?
Yes, clinical studies confirm that Pola Smile teeth whitening with carbamide or hydrogen peroxide is safe when done under the supervision of a trained dentist.
A small number of people may experience temporary tooth sensitivity during whitening, but it typically subsides quickly and does not cause any lasting tooth or gum issues.
Is teeth whitening safe during pregnancy or breastfeeding?
Although there are no studies on the potential risks for pregnant women, using teeth whitening products during pregnancy or breastfeeding is not recommended.
