Whitening

At Future Dental, we offer two options for whitening your teeth. You may choose between at-home Tray Bleaching or in-office Zoom!® Whitening. It is possible also to combine the two methods for dramatically whiter and brighter teeth.

Tray Bleaching involves the use of custom-made bleach trays, fabricated individually to fit snugly over your teeth. A small amount of specially formulated bleaching gel is applied inside the trays and the trays are worn over your teeth for 15 minutes to an hour, every day, for 10-14 days. Some types of discolouration require longer periods to be most effective. You will notice a gradual but dramatic change in the brightness of your teeth. Tray Bleaching is comfortable, painless and affordable, and the trays plus any excess bleach can be reused in the future should you require touch-ups.

The Zoom!® In-Office Whitening System also produces dramatically whiter teeth, but requires only a bit over an hour to achieve this result. You may have seen Zoom! used on the “Extreme Makeover” television series. Our practice, Future Dental, is one of the only dental clinic in Cairns that offers Zoom! Whitening. It is one of the most effective tooth whitening systems available. This procedure uses a combination of lighting and hydrogen peroxide to whiten teeth—by 6 to 10 shades – in one, or sometimes two, brief office visits. Zoom! Whitening is ideal for anyone looking for immediate results and is the perfect choice for the busy individual.

The Zoom! Whitening procedure is simple and efficient. It begins with a short preparation to isolate your lips and gums. Your Dentist or Therapist then applies the proprietary Zoom! Whitening Gel, which is activated by a special whitening lamp. A five-minute fluoride treatment completes the procedure. You’ll be amazed with the results. In most cases, teeth get even whiter the first few days after the procedure.

The Zoom! light activated gel is a scientifically formulated, pH balanced hydrogen peroxide that, when activated by the Zoom! lamp, gently penetrates teeth to remove deep stains and discoloration. With proper care and an occasional touch-up at home, your whiter smile can sparkle for years to come.

We are often asked if whitening or bleaching your teeth will cause them any damage. Whitening your teeth will not damage your tooth structure in any way. Teeth are, however, slightly dehydrated by the bleaching process, and you will notice transient hypersensitivity to cold food and drinks. This does not linger and any sensitivity will disappear within 48 hours after completion of your whitening regimen. Whilst bleaching, your teeth will also stain much more readily. As such, we recommend you refrain from eating or drinking black coffee, black tea, red wine and heavily-coloured foods for at least 48 hours after completion of your whitening regimen, as this can hinder the bleaching process.

Future Dental is looking forward to helping you achieve your whitest smile.