COSMETIC DENTISTRY

Teeth Whitening in Quakers Hill

Professional teeth whitening uses clinically formulated bleaching agents, applied under controlled conditions, to lighten the shade of your teeth. Results vary by individual, and we discuss realistic expectations at your consultation before treatment begins.

Dr Rutul Patel at Complete Family Dental

What is professional teeth whitening?

Over-the-counter whitening products use lower concentrations of bleaching agent and generic trays that don’t fit precisely to your teeth. Professional whitening at a dental practice uses higher-concentration formulas, custom-fitted trays or supervised in-office application, and products designed to minimise sensitivity.

If you’re considering whitening, we recommend booking a consultation first. Not everyone is a suitable candidate, and a professional assessment ensures the right approach for your teeth.

Portrait of a person with a confident, natural smile

How whitening works with us

1

Consultation

We assess your teeth and gums, check that whitening is suitable for you, and talk through realistic expectations.

2

Whiten

Either an in-chair Philips Zoom session of about an hour, or custom take-home trays with professional-strength gel, whichever suits you.

3

Maintain

We apply fluoride to help manage sensitivity and show you how to care for and top up your result over time.

About whitening photos

Whitening photographs are particularly sensitive to lighting, so a dramatic “before and after” can be mostly camera. We only publish whitening photos of our own patients, shot under the same conditions, and only with written consent.

Ask us at a check-up and we can show you a shade guide against your own teeth, which tells you more than any photo would.

Whitening results depend on the starting shade and the cause of the discolouration. Nothing here is a guarantee of outcome.

Two ways to whiten

Philips Zoom in-office

Custom take-home trays

Questions about whitening

Professional whitening uses higher-concentration formulas, custom-fitted trays or supervised in-office application, and products designed to minimise sensitivity. Over-the-counter products use lower concentrations and generic trays that don’t fit precisely to your teeth.
Whitening isn’t appropriate in all situations. It may not be recommended for patients with significant tooth sensitivity or exposed dentine, cracks in the teeth, active gum disease, extensive fillings or crowns on front teeth, or during pregnancy or breastfeeding. Your dentist assesses suitability at your consultation.
Whitening results aren’t permanent. Teeth can re-stain over time, particularly with continued exposure to coffee, tea, red wine, and tobacco. Regular professional cleans and good oral hygiene help maintain your result.

Not sure whitening is right for you?

Ask us at a check-up. We’ll look at why your teeth are the colour they’re first, because whitening doesn’t change everything.

Book a whitening consultation.

Book a check-up and we can talk about whitening then. Questions by email are answered within one business day.