Teeth whitening is done by taking an impression of your teeth. We use your dental impression to create whitening trays that fit you perfectly. Whitening gel is hydrogen peroxide, which can cause unsightly damage to the gums and throat, and the advantage of custom-made trays is that you don't risk getting whitening gel on your gums or swallowing it. 

The whitening gel penetrates the tooth and can remove any colorants that have penetrated. However, it is difficult to predict how well whitening will work, but anyone can achieve brighter teeth and often with great results. 

When you pick up your whitening trays at the clinic, you will also receive your whitening gel. You'll then receive thorough instructions so you're well prepared to start your home teeth whitening treatment.

Your teeth whitening takes about 14 days. For some, a shorter whitening session is enough, for others it takes longer. For best results, sleep with the trays at night.

There is another type of whitening called internal whitening. In order to perform this treatment, the tooth must have previously undergone root canal treatment. Internal whitening is effective in removing discoloration that can occur for various reasons after tooth eruption.

A small amount of tooth enamel is dissolved each time you whiten, so the treatment should not be repeated too often. If your tooth enamel is very worn, your dentist will assess whether teeth whitening is the right treatment for you.

During bleaching, you may experience icing and increased sensitivity as the surface temporarily becomes more open and porous. Sensitivity usually disappears as soon as you stop bleaching or a few days after the treatment is completed. For some, it may be necessary to stop treatment or take a break along the way.

During and a few days after your whitening treatment, your teeth will be more susceptible to dyes. Therefore, you should avoid/limit foods and drinks with strong colorants, such as curry, tea, coffee, red wine and tobacco.

Over time, your teeth will reabsorb dyes and become darker. How long teeth whitening lasts is highly individual. It depends on your lifestyle and how you look after your teeth. Typically, teeth whitening lasts 2-3 years, but often longer.

You will be able to use your custom-made rails again at a later date if you want a second bleaching. That way, you only need to buy bleaching gel. So remember to save your splints at home after your treatment.

The price of a teeth whitening treatment includes the impression for the tray, the tray itself, the whitening gel and thorough instruction.