Are you unhappy with the colour of your teeth? Over time, teeth can become stained due to factors like smoking, coffee, tea, red wine, or simply the natural aging process. Fortunately, professional teeth whitening can effectively restore a brighter, more youthful smile.
Professional whitening removes stains and discolouration, giving you a noticeably whiter smile. A brighter smile can boost your confidence in social and professional settings.
Unlike over-the-counter products, professional whitening provides immediate and long-lasting results. In-office treatments can lighten teeth by several shades in just one session.
Dentist-supervised whitening ensures that the process is safe for your teeth and gums. Custom-fit trays and professional-grade whitening whitening gels offer even results with minimal sensitivity.
While over-the-counter whitening products are widely available, they often come with drawbacks such as ill-fitting trays, uneven results, and potential gum irritation. Professional teeth whitening, on the other hand, offers:
✔ Safer, more effective results with dentist-supervised treatment
✔ Custom-fit trays for comfort and precision
✔ Stronger yet controlled whitening gels tailored to your needs
“Have had the misfortune of seeing many dentists, and Peninsula has to be one of, if not the best practice I've dealt with. Dr Mostafa is outstanding at what he does. Would highly recommend.”
In-Office Whitening
For fast, dramatic results, in-office whitening is an excellent choice. Your dentist will apply a professional-strength whitening gel using custom-made trays, ensuring even coverage and protecting your gums. Many patients see noticeable improvements in just one session.
Take-Home Whitening Kits
Prefer to whiten your teeth at your convenience? A customised at-home whitening kit includes custom trays and a dentist-selected whitening gel strength to suit your needs. You'll receive detailed instructions to ensure safe and effective results.
Whitening products available for purchase in shoppes are designed to be "one size fits all" which often translates to "one size fits none".
The strength of the whitening product is much lower than what you can get in a professional kit, meaning that you must use the product for a longer period of time and are still unlikely to get the results you can find in a professional product. Additionally, your results are not being monitored by the dentist you know and trust.
Activated charcoal in toothpaste may help remove surface stains on your teeth. Charcoal is mildly abrasive and is also able to absorb surface stains to some degree. There is no evidence, though, that it has any effect on stains below a tooth's enamel, or that it has a natural whitening effect.
For deeper stains the underlying colour of your teeth will not be improved by charcoal toothpaste, a major lightening of tooth colour can only come from professional whitening treatments.
But it’s very important to use an approved activated charcoal toothpaste. The best charcoal toothpaste products should be free of things like sodium lauryl sulfate erythritol but should contain Fluoride.
Don’t be too aggressive when using charcoal toothpaste - gently brush in a circular motion and use infrequently. Charcoal can be quite abrasive, and it’s very important to protect the tooth enamel to maintain a healthy smile.
Looking to brighten your smile? Contact our clinic to learn more about our professional whitening treatments and find the best option for you!
Dr. Mwaffak Rabih has been caring for smiles in Wellington since 2001. He graduated in 1991 and made the move to New Zealand in 1999, later completing the NZDREX program at the University of ...
Dr Mo was born in Egypt and lived in Canada for 12 years. He attended the University of Saskatchewan, where he completed his Bachelor of Science degree in Physiology and Pharmacology. He then received a ...
