Teeth whitening
Gentle whitening by several shades – in the practice or at home.
What is Teeth whitening?
In the practice we whiten teeth with power bleaching (40 % hydrogen peroxide) in about 30 minutes per application; 4 to 8 applications are recommended. At home you use custom trays made in the laboratory and a milder gel. Beforehand we check that your teeth and fillings are suitable.
In four steps
- 01Shade check & suitability
- 02Dental hygiene first
- 03Whitening in the practice or at home
- 04Checking the result
FAQ
Nicotine, coffee or tea build up on the enamel, some medicines leave stains, and teeth lose their bright colour with age. Loss of enamel makes teeth look more yellow, and a dead tooth can even turn black.
Yes, with internal bleaching. We place the bleaching agent inside the tooth for a few days and so lighten it from within – for example when it has darkened after root canal treatment or because the nerve has died.
First we cover your lips and gums, then we apply the whitening gel to your teeth and leave it to work. Depending on how much lighter you would like your teeth, we repeat this up to three times in the same session.
You fill your custom-fitted trays with the gel and wear them at home for one to two hours in the evening or overnight. It takes about two weeks to reach the shade you want.
No, nothing is removed from the enamel. The active oxygen in the bleaching agent removes the colour pigments in the tooth.
With careful dental care, the result can last one to three years.
One application in the practice takes about 30 minutes; for a clear result we recommend 4 to 8 applications.
Usually not. Where necessary, we use local anaesthesia. For anxious patients we also offer treatment under general anaesthesia.
In Switzerland, dental treatment is usually not covered by basic health insurance. Many supplementary insurance plans contribute – we will gladly prepare a cost estimate for you to submit.
Usually within the same week – and on the same day if you are in pain. We offer emergency treatment Monday to Saturday until 21:00.