Why whiten with a dentist?
Whitening works by lifting stain from within enamel, and doing that safely means checking first that your teeth and gums are healthy, that the discolouration will actually respond, and that existing fillings or crowns won't end up mismatched. That's the difference between a dental whitening plan and a pharmacy kit that over-promises.
Your options at Align
- Take-home whitening: custom-fitted trays with professional-strength gel, worn over one to two weeks. Even, controlled results with less sensitivity.
- A clean first: often half the battle: professional scaling and polishing removes surface stain and shows your true baseline before you spend anything on whitening.
Honest expectations
Whitening lightens natural teeth; it doesn't change fillings, crowns or veneers, and results vary between individuals depending on the cause of discolouration. At your consultation we'll tell you what your teeth can realistically achieve. If whitening isn't the right tool, we'll say so.
Whitening is best done before new front-tooth fillings, crowns or veneers, so the new work can be matched to your brighter shade.