A brighter, healthier-looking smile — achieved safely, comfortably, and with lasting results through our professional take-home whitening system.
Central Coast Dentist – Teeth WhiteningTeeth whitening is a procedure that uses a gel product to gently and effectively lighten the shade of your teeth by removing dietary stains embedded over time within the superficial layers of enamel.
At Element Dental, our preferred whitening solution is a professional take-home system using customised trays worn for two weeks. This offers the safest, most comfortable, and most effective means of whitening — providing superior, longer-lasting results compared to a single in-chair session.
Maintaining your result is simple and affordable through the occasional use of top-up product approximately every six months, or prior to an important event.
The achievable level of whitening is unique to each individual, making it an important first step to any cosmetic treatment. Whitening is not right for everyone — it should only be used on healthy teeth and gums, and is contraindicated during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Whitening does not affect the colour of existing restorations or crowns, so we always recommend a consultation to ensure it's right for you.
A supervised, step-by-step approach to achieving your brightest, healthiest-looking smile — safely and comfortably at home.
An initial consultation to ensure whitening is right for you — your teeth and gums are healthy, and your expectations are realistic.
We select a suitable gel product — the right concentration and duration — based on your individual needs and sensitivity profile.
Impressions are taken and precision-fit whitening trays are manufactured to ensure complete, even gel coverage across every tooth surface.
You leave with your custom trays, TGA-approved whitening product, and thorough at-home instructions.
Teeth staining can be caused by numerous factors. Foods that are dark in colour — "hyper pigmented" — such as tea, coffee, and red wine are among the heaviest contributors. Enamel porosity which is affected by genetics or fluorosis makes teeth more susceptible to staining over time.
Diet
Tea, coffee, red wine and deeply pigmented foods gradually embed colour into enamel over time.
Medication
Tetracycline antibiotics and liquid iron supplements are known contributors to intrinsic staining.
Genetics & Fluorosis
Naturally higher enamel porosity or fluorosis during tooth development increases susceptibility.
Lifestyle
Tobacco use, poor oral hygiene and the natural ageing process all accelerate discolouration.
Whitening is an important first step to any cosmetic dental treatment, as it establishes your natural tooth shade before matching restorations or veneers.
Whitening does not affect the colour of existing crowns, veneers, or composite restorations. These may need to be replaced after whitening to maintain a consistent appearance.
Whitening is contraindicated during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
As with all dental treatments, there are some considerations to be aware of. You can review treatment risks here.
We use only TGA-approved whitening products at clinically safe concentrations that have been thoroughly tested. Our low-and-slow approach protects enamel integrity while delivering colour-stable, long-lasting results — so you can whiten with confidence.
Results vary depending on your diet, lifestyle habits, and natural enamel porosity. For most patients, a short top-up session every six months is all that's needed to maintain a bright, healthy-looking smile. Your custom trays make this easy and convenient at home.
Our take-home system works gradually, giving you full control over your result. You can stop treatment at any point if you feel your shade is bright enough — many patients prefer a subtle, natural-looking lift rather than a dramatic change.
A thorough assessment before whitening is essential to check for any areas of exposed dentine or existing sensitivity. Some patients experience mild temperature sensitivity during or shortly after treatment — this is common and temporary. We include desensitiser gel in every kit to help manage any discomfort safely.
Whitening gel lifts stains embedded within natural enamel only — it does not alter the colour of crowns, veneers, or composite restorations. We always recommend completing whitening prior to any restorative work, so your new restorations can be matched to your brightened smile.
Most healthy adults are suitable candidates. Whitening is not recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding, and is generally not performed on patients under 18. A consultation with our team is the best first step — we'll assess your teeth, discuss your goals, and recommend the most appropriate approach.
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