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Professional Teeth Whitening in Marsfield

In-chair and custom take-home whitening at 52 Waring Street, Marsfield, after a dentist checks your teeth are suitable.

Professional teeth whitening at Marsfield Dental Care starts with a check that your teeth and gums are healthy enough to whiten. Then you choose in-chair whitening in one visit or custom take-home trays, with a written quote before treatment starts.

We are open six days: Monday to Friday 9am to 6pm, Saturday 9am to 4pm. Call (02) 9887 1961.

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What Is Professional Teeth Whitening?

Professional teeth whitening is a dentist-supervised treatment that lightens natural tooth enamel with a peroxide gel stronger than products sold in shops. It is also called teeth bleaching. The whitening gel contains hydrogen peroxide or carbamide peroxide, which breaks down stain molecules in the enamel and the dentine beneath it.

It works well on extrinsic stains, surface discolouration from coffee, tea, red wine and smoking, and on the gradual yellowing that comes with age. It works less predictably on intrinsic stains, discolouration inside the tooth, such as grey tones after an injury.

How much lighter your teeth become depends on your starting shade and the type of staining. Results vary from person to person and are not permanent. Colour slowly returns with diet, smoking and time.

Whitening changes natural teeth only. It does not change the colour of crowns, veneers or fillings. That is why every tooth whitening treatment here begins with a dentist checking which teeth will respond and which will not.

[Confirm whether a light is used with in-chair whitening and which type (LED or blue light). If none, delete this sentence] In-chair whitening here uses [light type] alongside the gel.

Teeth Whitening at a Glance

Teeth whitening here takes one in-chair visit or a course of take-home trays, after a dental check.

Who provides itA general dentist at Marsfield Dental Care [confirm which dentists provide whitening]. Meet them on our team page.
OptionsIn-chair whitening, or custom take-home trays with gel to use at home [product name of the whitening system for each option]
Time in the chair[length of an in-chair whitening appointment]
Take-home course[daily wear time] each day for [usual course length]
Before you startA check-up, plus a scale and clean if one is due
How long results lastVaries with diet, smoking and top-ups, typically several months to a couple of years. Not permanent.

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A dentist checks your teeth first and gives you a written quote before anything starts.

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Mon to Fri 9am to 6pm
Sat 9am to 4pm

Who Is Teeth Whitening Suitable For?

Teeth whitening suits adults with healthy teeth and gums whose natural teeth have yellowed or stained. Your dentist confirms this at the assessment, because some teeth respond poorly and some need treatment first.

Usually suitable

  • Adults with surface staining from coffee, tea, red wine or smoking
  • Teeth that have yellowed gradually with age
  • People planning crowns or veneers who want to whiten first, so new work can be matched to the lighter shade

Wait, or consider another option

  • Pregnant or breastfeeding: healthdirect says whitening is not recommended
  • Untreated decay, cracks or gum disease, which we treat first
  • Teeth that are already sensitive, which we assess before you start
  • Crowns, veneers or large fillings on front teeth, which will not change colour
  • Grey or intrinsic discolouration, which may respond poorly
  • Patients under [minimum age the practice whitens]

Not sure which list you fit? The assessment answers that before you commit to anything.

Benefits and Limits of Professional Whitening

A dental whitening treatment can visibly lighten natural enamel under a dentist’s care, and each benefit comes with a limit you should weigh first.

BenefitThe limit
A dentist checks your teeth first, so decay or gum disease is treated before whiteningIt means an extra appointment if a check-up or clean is due
Gel strength and timing are set for your teeth by a dental professionalSensitivity is still common for a few days
Custom trays fit your teeth, which helps keep gel off your gumsTake-home results build over days, not in one visit
Visible lightening of natural enamel in many peopleResults vary, are not permanent, and do not change crowns, veneers or fillings
Your trays can be reused for top-upsTop-up gel is an ongoing cost [confirm whether top-up gel is sold separately, and its price]

In-Chair vs Take-Home Teeth Whitening

In-chair teeth whitening is faster and supervised, take-home whitening is gradual and done in your own time, and a chemist kit uses weaker gel without a dental check.

In-chair whiteningCustom take-home traysChemist or online kit
Who applies itA dental professional, with your gums protectedYou, with trays made for your teethYou, with one-size trays or strips
Gel strengthProfessional strengthLower than in-chair, dispensed by the practiceLimited to 6% hydrogen peroxide or less in Australia (healthdirect)
TimeOne appointment of [session length]Daily wear over a set coursePer product instructions
Dental check firstYesYesNo
SensitivityCommon, usually short-livedCommon, usually short-lived; wear can be pausedPossible, with no professional follow-up
FeeSee costs belowSee costs belowNot quoted

Who tends to choose in-chair

In-chair whitening suits people who want a noticeable change before a set date, such as a wedding or a new job. A dental professional applies the gel and watches your gums throughout, and it is done in one appointment.

Who tends to choose take-home

Custom take-home trays suit people who would rather lighten gradually and control the pace. If your teeth become sensitive, you can pause for a day or two. The trays are yours to keep for later top-ups.

Image to add: clear custom whitening tray on a plain bench in the practice, next to an unbranded gel syringe.
Alt: Custom take-home whitening tray made at Marsfield Dental Care

Some patients combine both: in-chair whitening to start, then trays to maintain the result. [Confirm whether a combined in-chair plus take-home package is offered, or delete these two sentences] For a longer comparison, read our guide to teeth whitening options, results and safety.

What Happens During Teeth Whitening

Every tooth whitening treatment here starts with the same assessment, then differs in where the gel is applied: in the chair, or at home in custom trays.

In-chair teeth whitening

  1. Shade record

    Your dentist records your starting shade with a shade guide, so you can see the change afterwards.

  2. Protection

    Your lips are held back with a retractor and your gums are covered with a protective barrier.

  3. Whitening gel

    Professional gel is applied to your front teeth for a set period, sometimes in more than one round [confirm the number of rounds, and whether a light is used].

  4. Rinse and check

    The gel is removed, your new shade is recorded and your dentist explains how to manage any sensitivity.

Custom take-home trays

  1. Scan or impression

    Your teeth are scanned with our intraoral scanner or impressions are taken, so the trays fit closely [confirm: intraoral scan or impressions]. See our technology.

  2. Fitting

    Your dentist checks the fit of the trays and shows you how much gel to use.

  3. Daily wear

    You wear the trays at home for the set time each day over the course.

  4. Follow-up check

    Your dentist checks the result and any sensitivity, then advises on top-ups.

Your Whitening Consultation and Assessment

Before whitening, a dentist checks your teeth and gums, notes which teeth have crowns, veneers or fillings, and confirms whitening suits you.

  • A check-up and clean if one is due. Whitening gel works on clean enamel and cannot pass through plaque or tartar. [Confirm whether a recent check-up is required before whitening, and how recent]
  • X-rays only if your dentist needs them, for example to look at a darkened tooth.
  • A frank talk about realistic results for your type of staining.
  • A written quote before any treatment starts.
Image to add: dentist showing a patient an intraoral camera image of their teeth on the chairside screen.
Alt: Dentist showing a patient an intraoral camera image before teeth whitening

If decay or gum disease is found, we treat it first and whiten once your teeth and gums are healthy. The assessment is also the time to raise sensitivity or upcoming crown work.

Aftercare and Managing Sensitivity

Sensitivity is the most common side effect of whitening, and it is usually short-lived. Most people notice improvement within 48 hours, with full resolution in a few days to a week.

Managing sensitivity

  • Brush with a desensitising toothpaste in the days around treatment [confirm which desensitising products the practice supplies or recommends].
  • Avoid strongly coloured food and drink, such as coffee, tea, red wine and curries, for a short period after treatment, as your dentist advises.
  • With take-home trays, pause wear for a day if sensitivity builds, then restart once it settles.

Call us on (02) 9887 1961 if sensitivity is severe or does not settle, or if your gums stay sore. Our article explains how long sensitivity after whitening usually lasts.

Keeping the result

Results fade gradually. Keep your custom trays, and top up with fresh gel when you notice colour returning, as your dentist advises. Regular check-ups and cleans also remove new surface stains before they build up.

How Much Does Teeth Whitening Cost?

Professional teeth whitening at Marsfield Dental Care costs [in-chair fee] for in-chair whitening and [take-home fee] for custom take-home trays, and you receive a written quote after your assessment. [If fees will not be published, replace this sentence with “We give you a written quote after your assessment” and delete the Fee column]

ItemFeeWhat it includes
In-chair whitening[in-chair fee]Single appointment, gum protection, sensitivity care afterwards
Custom take-home trays[take-home fee]Scan or impressions, two trays, starter gel, fitting check
Combined package [if offered][package fee]In-chair whitening plus custom trays
Check-up and clean beforehandSeparate itemOnly if due. Claimable through your health fund depending on cover

Your fee depends on your starting shade, existing restorations, whether a clean is needed first, and how sensitivity is managed.

Health fund cover for whitening varies by policy [confirm whether whitening is claimable on any fund’s extras cover]. Where cover applies, we claim on the day with HICAPS, so you pay only the gap. We are a network provider for Bupa, Medibank Private, NIB and CBHS [confirm current]. [Confirm whether a payment plan provider is offered for whitening, or delete this sentence] Payment plans are available through [provider].

HICAPS logoBupa logoMedibank logoNIB logoCBHS logo

Risks of Teeth Whitening and the Alternatives

The most common risks of teeth whitening are temporary sensitivity and gum irritation. Less common is uneven colour, where crowns, veneers or fillings do not lighten with the teeth around them.

Risks

  • Tooth sensitivity, usually for a few days.
  • Gum, lip or tongue irritation if gel touches soft tissue (healthdirect).
  • Uneven results, especially with intrinsic stains.
  • Mismatch with existing crowns, veneers or fillings, which may then need replacing to match.
  • Pain in cracked or decayed teeth, which is why teeth bleaching starts only after these are treated.

Who should wait

Pregnant or breastfeeding patients, and anyone with untreated gum disease or decay.

Alternatives

Your dentist will tell you if whitening is unlikely to work for your type of staining, before you pay for it.

Emergency Dentist FAQs

Pain, injury, swelling or bleeding that needs a dentist the same day. Examples include a knocked-out adult tooth, a broken tooth with a sharp edge, and toothache that pain relief does not settle. Swelling that affects breathing or swallowing, or heavy bleeding, needs a hospital or 000.

Call 000 or go to a hospital emergency department if you have trouble breathing or swallowing, heavy bleeding or a serious injury. We are not open evenings or Sundays. For advice, call healthdirect on 1800 022 222. Otherwise, take pain relief as directed and call us when we open.

Call 000 or go to a hospital emergency department if you have trouble breathing or swallowing, heavy bleeding or a serious injury. We are not open evenings or Sundays. For advice, call health direct on 1800 022 222. Otherwise, take pain relief as directed and call us when we open.

It depends on the X-rays and treatment you need. The examination and any X-rays are usually the first cost, and we explain the cost of each option before treatment starts. With HICAPS, you can claim on your health fund on the day.

Yes, where it is clinically appropriate [confirm, or state when emergency extractions are usually booked]. The dentist considers saving the tooth first, for example with root canal treatment. If an emergency tooth extraction is the right option, it is explained, with costs, before it starts. Read more about tooth extraction.

Book Your Teeth Whitening Assessment in Marsfield

At your assessment, a dentist checks your teeth, explains both whitening options and gives you a written quote before anything starts.

Call (02) 9887 1961 or visit us at 52 Waring Street, Marsfield NSW 2122. We are open Saturday 9am to 4pm, and weekdays 9am to 6pm. Directions are on our contact page.

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