Teeth whitening by experts – long-lasting results

When do you need professional teeth whitening, and who is the treatment not recommended for?

The colour of your teeth is partly determined by genetics, but teeth also darken because of the food and drinks you consume.

Nowadays, a sparkling white colour also contributes to a healthy appearance, so it is an important aesthetic consideration. If it matters to you not only that your teeth are healthy, but that they visibly look it too, it is worth paying attention to habits that cause discolouration.

• We recommend the treatment for those who are big fans of coffee, tea, red wine and cola and regularly eat ready meals, as the natural and artificial colourings they contain cause rapid and lasting discolouration of the teeth.
• Another great enemy of white teeth is tobacco and cigarettes, which cause brown deposits because of nicotine and tar.
• Among our natural, brightly coloured foods there are also plenty with a milder staining effect, such as carrots or beetroot, which may also contribute to the process, although we eat far smaller amounts of these compared with the above, so their effect is not significant.

We do not recommend peroxide whitening:

• while you are pregnant or breastfeeding,
• if you suffer from tooth sensitivity due to thinning enamel,
• if you have wear at the necks of your teeth, which must be treated first,
• if you have active gum inflammation, which must be resolved first,
• if you are sensitive or allergic to hydrogen peroxide,
• under the age of 16, as the teeth and nerves are still developing, which could lead to lasting sensitivity.

Results are harder to achieve:

• with discolouration caused by medication (e.g. tetracycline),
• with tooth colour changed by excessive fluoride intake,
• with root-filled teeth, where internal whitening is recommended first.

In these cases, it is definitely worth consulting a specialist before starting teeth whitening.

What can you expect if you don’t choose professional treatment?

Although at-home whitening devices are very tempting when you see a celebrity taking a selfie with one in their mouth, you should know that they also have their teeth scaled, and in most cases they have already had one or more in-surgery whitening treatments, so for them the device is more of a maintenance treatment.

Both professional in-surgery and at-home whitening require prior mechanical – ultrasonic – removal of deposits; without this, there is no point starting the treatment.

There is no home remedy or whitening toothpaste that can remove built-up deposits as effectively as the scaling carried out before teeth whitening.

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If your teeth have never been whitened before, the result from an at-home device will not last; you may have to repeat it as often as every week, which becomes quite annoying after a while. Professional in-surgery whitening takes just 1 session and can give you results that last for years.

According to dentists and dental hygienists, if your teeth have never been whitened, in-surgery whitening is definitely recommended the first time.

All about professional teeth whitening: popular types and the treatment process

There are now many types of in-surgery, or professional, teeth whitening. The main difference is always the device used for whitening. The most popular today are treatments using a cold-light lamp, as these cause the least sensitivity. Next comes laser whitening, the newest technology, which is also popular because of minimal sensitivity, followed by treatments with a traditional, warm-light whitening lamp.

Experience shows that the latter may cause the most intense sensitivity; these are the oldest types, and newer and newer developments followed them.

• For the most striking result, the treatment must always be preceded by thorough scaling, so that the whitening agent can work evenly on the entire surface of the teeth.

• What’s more, for long-lasting white teeth, our dental hygienists also recommend a special toothpaste for home care and the correct brushing technique, which is how a professional treatment can deliver truly long-term results. Of course, this is only an advantage if you want to perfect your smile without more extensive treatment such as porcelain veneers or crowns.

The benefits of professional teeth whitening

At our clinic, we provide effective smile-enhancing treatment with professional equipment and expert care. And if you would like to enjoy your white smile for a long time, our dental hygienists will also give you personalised advice:

• when to come in for check-ups and scaling,
• which toothpaste is recommended for caring for your teeth,
• whether you can use whitening toothpaste at all,
• or how often to use at-home whitening treatments, etc.

All about Beyond professional teeth whitening

This whitening technology is based on a cold-light system, in which whitening is performed with high-efficiency blue light. Beyond whitening can improve tooth colour by as much as 6–8 shades. In-surgery whitening is carried out with a whitening gel containing 6% hydrogen peroxide and a cold-light whitening lamp, under the supervision of a specialist or dentist.

At our clinic, we use the Beyond whitening system, which offers further benefits in addition to guaranteed results:

• Painless

The whitening agent we use is gentle on the teeth, so the treatment is painless. At most, it may be uncomfortable to sit in the chair for so long, but at our clinic we make even that more comfortable for you.

• Effective and long-lasting – Your smile will be whiter immediately, and the result of the whitening is visible by the end of the treatment. It is a more comfortable and effective procedure than at-home whitening. Based on patient feedback, Beyond is the best teeth whitening in central Budapest.

What does the price of Beyond whitening treatment depend on?

• Professional technology

The market-leading Beyond in-surgery whitening system we use is one of the most effective solutions for long-lasting teeth whitening.

• Professional materials that comply with regulations

Only whitening agents of impeccable quality that comply with EU regulations are used.

• Advanced developments

A whole range of studies has shown that today’s Beyond in-surgery teeth whitening can be used with complete peace of mind to enhance our smile, as it does not damage our teeth or gums.

Why we recommend our clinic’s professional teeth whitening

The procedure takes about an hour and a half, makes your teeth 6–8 shades whiter, and the effect can last up to 1–2 years. Clinident uses the most advanced technology to help you achieve your goal quickly and effectively.

• Comprehensive, personalised care – Our aim is for the result to last, so we treat your teeth holistically. We always strive for the best aesthetic result while also keeping the health of your teeth in mind.

• A gentle and effective method – We achieve the result with safe products and proven tools that remove the discolouration responsible for an unattractive look not only on the surface of the teeth, but also in the deeper layers.

• Quick and comfortable treatment – At our clinic you can have snow-white teeth in just an hour and a half, and we do everything we can to keep you comfortable during the treatment. You can support your neck with a special anatomical pillow to make the procedure as comfortable as possible. What’s more, you can even enjoy calming, relaxing aromatherapy if you wish.

What does the result of teeth whitening depend on and how long does it last?

Dental check-ups and aftercare

Clinident has long been known for its professional care and its kind, empathetic dentists and assistants. If you want to know your teeth are in safe hands, and want to enjoy your white smile – or your new aesthetic filling or aesthetic restoration – for a long time, be sure to get to know us better.

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Clinident Dental Clinic also provides outstanding quality in cosmetic dentistry, which includes monitoring our patients’ dental health from time to time and reminding them of upcoming check-ups. All this so that the new smile after treatment reflects real and lasting joy.

At-home teeth whitening to maintain white teeth

It is best to think of at-home whitening as a complementary treatment that helps maintain or refresh the result of a previous whitening treatment.

At-home treatment is also available at Clinident, but even at-home whitening is always preceded by scaling, carried out by a specialist under professional conditions at our clinic, so that we can achieve the best whitening effect.

Want long-lasting results after teeth whitening? Pay attention to these!

The effectiveness of teeth whitening depends on what is causing the discolouration and how often the teeth are exposed to it:

• If a tooth has turned yellowish or brownish because of coffee, tea or smoking, its colour can lighten by as much as 6–8 shades.

• Teeth that are greyish or yellowish because of natural pigmentation become 2–3 shades lighter with whitening.

• Whatever colour you start from, your teeth will become noticeably brighter after whitening, and you can maintain this for a long time with a special toothpaste.

This page was reviewed by: Dr. Péter Czigler, chief medical officer