Tooth Whitening is the use of bleaching agents to lighten the color of teeth that have not responded sufficiently to professional cleaning. Tooth discoloration occurs for a variety of reasons:

Surface stains due to lifestyle (smoking, coffee, tea & red wine)

Age

Poor oral hygiene

Certain medications

It is important to note however that not everyone is suitable for tooth whitening. Factors contributing to this are:

Tooth sensitivity Defective or absent tooth enamel Gum disease Presence of dentures Dental implants Crowns/Veneers or fillings Pregnancy or Breast feeding

At Maroondah Dental Care we offer our patients three types of tooth whitening: