Teeth Whitening

Do you want whiter teeth in an hour? If your answer is “Yes”, then this may be the procedure for you. POLA OFFICE a teeth whitening treatment that is fast, simple, incredibly effective and only takes 1 hour!

How much does teeth whitening cost at Capstone Dental?

• POLA OFFICE In-Chair Teeth Whitening System for $700 (this includes a FREE Take Home Teeth Whitening Kit)

• POLA WHITE Take-Home Teeth Whitening Kit with Custom Made Trays for $350

Why do we choose POLA Teeth Whitening?

• Our dentists have reviewed lots of different brands of teeth whitening products and believe that the POLA teeth whitening kits and POLA Office in chair teeth whitening products are the best on the market! If we find something better, we will use that for our patients instead.

• We have gotten the most consistent results for our patients from POLA Teeth Whitening products

• POLA SMILE is the Official 2019 Tooth Whitening Partner of Miss Universe Australia - if the most beautiful women in Australia are using it Pola Teeth Whitening - then we’re definitely heading in the right direction with using it at our Seven Hills dental clinic!

Why should you choose Teeth Whitening at Capstone Dental?

• We look at you as a patient - not as a sales opportunity. This means we take the time to understand your teeth, your lifestyle and your circumstances. We won’t recommend our most expensive teeth whitening options if we don’t think its suitable in your situation. If we think that you can achieve whiter teeth that meet your expectations simply from having a good and thorough dental clean, that will be what we will tell you.

• We have options that suit everyone - we have the Pola Luminate Pen for entry level teeth whitening, we have the Pola Take Home Teeth Whitening Kit for the gold standard whitening experience, we have the Pola Office In Chair Whitening (includes a free Take Home Whitening Kit) for patients seeking the Rolls Royce experience of Teeth Whitening.

• We believe in providing the best results - the best results for Teeth Whitening come from having an In Chair Whitening followed by a Take Home Whitening Kit. Which is all our patients who choose the In Chair Teeth Whitening option will receive a FREE complimentary Take Home Whitening Kit. Many dental clinics will charge upwards of $800 just for In Chair Whitening. We charge $600 for our In Chair Whitening plus you get a FREE Take Home Whitening Kit (Valued at $250).

WHICH OPTION IS BEST FOR ME?

Many people are interested in whiter teeth. The best way to tell if your teeth are suited for any kind of whitening treatment is to talk to us. We will talk to you about the causes of the issue, and help you make an informed decision about which treatment option may work best.  What we want to do is help you to understand:

• What causes teeth staining?

• What whitening options are available?

• What do I need to understand about whitening treatments?

What causes stained or discoloured teeth?

Most causes of tooth stains are from an external source, rather than from within the tooth itself.  Much of this comes from your diet and lifestyle habits. E.g 

• coffee, tea, red wine, fizzy drinks

• eating foods high in colouring like soups, curries and pasta sauces

• smoking or chewing tobacco

• poor brushing and cleaning technique

Often the external causes of stains can be reduced by coming regularly for check up and cleans.  Having a habit of drinking water regularly after eating and drinking can also help to minimise external stains. 

Other tooth stain causes are internal, which means the discolourisation comes from inside the tooth usually during the development and formation of the tooth or in some cases from a tooth with an unhealthy nerve.

What teeth whitening options do we offer?

It is important to understand that if you want to whiten your teeth, it is best to seek a qualified dental professional and not rely on whitening products from the supermarket, pharmacy or internet.  How do the different teeth whitening products work? Please read below

• Teeth Whitening Pen (Teeth Whitening at Home)

  • This is an entry level teeth whitening experience that is easy and simple to use. You literally rub the pen on the teeth you want to whiten once or twice a day

  • Each pen has 60+ applications so you can use it twice a day for 30 days!

  • Who is it for?

    • Patients who want something easy and affordable - this is a great entry level product

    • Patients who want just a light enhancement to their teeth

    • Patients who buy teeth whitening toothpastes (they don’t work) - please save your money and buy this instead

• Take Home Professional Whitening Kits (Teeth Whitening at Home)

  • We take moulds of your teeth and fabricate customised upper and lower whitening trays for you (they look like thin mouth guards)

  • At home, you follow instructions in the kit to apply the whitening gel to the tray and wear the trays for about 30-60 minutes each day for about 1-2 weeks depending on your circumstances

  • Who is it for?

    • Patients who want whiter teeth with a product that works!

    • Patients who want long lasting results

• In Chair Whitening

  • We believe in providing the best results - the best results for Teeth Whitening come from having an In Chair Whitening Treatment followed by a Take Home Whitening Kit. All of our patients who choose the In Chair Teeth Whitening option receive a FREE complimentary Take Home Whitening Kit (valued at $250).

  • These appointments usually take 1 to 1.5 hours long at the dental clinic

  • Don’t worry, we’ll turn on Netflix for you during treatment to keep you entertained!

  • We polish the surfaces of your teeth, place a mouth retractor on, line the gums with a special protective seal and the paint on the whitening gel

  • We repeat the cycle a few times depending on your tolerance and expectations. 

  • Who is it for?

    • Patients who want the best and most complete teeth whitening experience

    • Patients who want immediate results

    • Patients who want long lasting results

What do I need to understand about whitening treatments?

Q: Is teeth whitening safe or dangerous?

A: Yes teeth whitening is safe when you are supervised and instructed by a professionally trained dentist who understands your teeth and your health. A question I would ask in return - “Is a sharp knife safe?” - In the hands of a trained chef, of course it is. But if you gave it to someone who isn’t trained or inexperienced with knives, then it can be quite harmful. Likewise, with teeth whitening. It’s safe in the hands of a professional.

Q: How long does teeth whitening last?

A: The results of whitening procedures will largely depend on your lifestyle and diet, but may last up to 1-2 years. Lifestyle and diets which cause staining more rapidly include poor oral hygiene habits (brushing/flossing), smoking, lack of drinking water, wine, coffee, tea, cordials, etc.

Q: Can teeth whitening cause sensitive teeth or sensitive gums?

A: Sensitivity on the gums and teeth can be a common occurrence during and even after whitening procedures. The symptoms generally go away quite quickly or within a few days and our job as trained professionals is to advise our patients carefully on how to minimise these issues.

To maximise your teeth whitening treatment, the following should be avoided:

• Avoid consuming foods and drinks that can stain your teeth e.g. If it could stain a white T-shirt, then it’s best to avoid it

• Avoid red wine and instead, select a refreshing Semillon or other white wine

• Don’t use coloured mouthwash and toothpaste

• Avoid soft drinks that are red, orange, purple, pink, blue or any other bold colour

• Avoid brightly coloured fruit drinks and cordials

• Stop consuming tobacco products of any kind