A guide to the treatment
Teeth whitening,
Whitening on a defined timeline, with the fee confirmed in advance and the likely result stated plainly.
Whitening runs one of two ways: a single clinic session, or custom trays taken home over a period the dentist specifies. Either way, the fee is confirmed before treatment begins, following an assessment of whether teeth and gums are healthy enough for it. Existing fillings, crowns or veneers are considered as part of that assessment, since they hold their present colour regardless of what the natural tooth does.
Treatment study · Porcelain · 01Why it is done
Teeth whitening
A method matched to the schedule
A single clinic session suits a fixed appointment; custom trays suit a longer, self-paced course at home.
The fee, agreed first
Cost is confirmed before treatment begins, following the initial assessment.
A result described honestly
The degree of change depends on the type of staining and the tooth's own shade, set out plainly before any commitment.
How it happens
Whitening on a defined timeline, with the fee confirmed in advance and the likely result stated plainly.
Assess and quote
Teeth, gums and existing restorations are examined, and a fee is confirmed once whitening is judged appropriate.
Treat
A single clinic session, or a defined period of home use with custom trays, depending on the option chosen.
Review
The result is examined against the original assessment, and any restoration requiring further thought is discussed again.
Questions before a decision
Whitening suits anyone seeking a defined appointment or a self-paced course, with the fee known before either begins. Consultation confirms which method fits.
What is the appointment length?
A single appointment, for in-clinic treatment. A set period at home, for custom trays, determined by the dentist according to the case.
When is the fee confirmed?
Before treatment begins, following assessment. The exact cost depends on the method chosen.
Which method suits which schedule?
A single clinic session suits a fixed appointment; take-home trays suit a longer, self-paced week. The dentist recommends the method suited to the teeth, the schedule and the budget at consultation.
How are existing restorations factored in?
They keep their present colour. This is factored into the plan, and discussed again once the result is visible.
An assessment, first
Nothing proceeds until it has been examined properly.
Tell the team what has changed or what concerns you. Everything else, including whether treatment is even necessary, follows only after a proper look.
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