Why should you have your teeth whitened by us?

At White Smile Professionals, only a dentist will get your teeth the whitest they can be, and the best part is, WE COME TO YOU!

 

 

White Smile Professionals
(Mobile Dentists)

Dental Surgery
(Dentist in Clinic)

Non-Dental Whitening
(Not Dentists)

Will a dentist perform the whitening procedure?

Yes – White Smile Professionals only employ dentists to perform the whitening procedure

Yes – The dentist at the surgery will perform the whitening procedure

NO - these companies have ‘whitening technicians’ which are NOT dentists

Are the products non-acidic, safe dental products

Yes – many studies have been done on these products. White Smile Professionals uses the only whitening product approved by the TGA

Yes – many studies have been done on these products

? – Not many/if any studies show these products to be safe or effective

Will the products damage the enamel on my teeth?

No – the products used are non-acidic, neutral products which do not harm your enamel

No – the products used are non-acidic neutral products which do not harm your enamel

Some – some products are acidic and acid-etch the enamel causing the teeth to ‘appear’ whiter

Registered with the Dental Board of NSW and members of the Australian Dental Association?

Yes – all dentists in NSW must be registered with the Dental board and comply with their regulations

Yes - all dentists in NSW must be registered with the Dental board and comply with their regulations

NO – the ‘Australian Cosmetic Teeth Whitening Association’ is a self-regulated group established in 2009 and is NOT a Dental association

 Will Health Fund rebates apply?

Yes – Health funds will rebate a percentage of the fees as they recognise the work undertaken is by an experienced dentist

Yes – Health funds will rebate a percentage of the fees as they recognise the work undertaken is by an experienced dentist

NO – Health Funds in no way support this style of tooth whitening.

 How long will my whitening last?

On average 1-3 yrs – although for many people it may last a lot longer

On average 1-3 yrs – although for many people it may last a lot longer

? – depending on the product used, sometimes the teeth are just dehydrated by the products used and ‘appear’ white when in fact, they have not been whitened and as soon as the teeth are rehydrated, they go back to their original shade

Will a vacuum formed, custom-made whitening tray be made to fit my teeth and gums?

Yes – this is important since an accurately made tray is needed to effectively whiten your teeth and ensure that no gel spills onto your gums. An impression of the your teeth and gums will initially be taken, and with this, a custom made whitening tray will be constructed. These are NOT boil and bite trays

Yes – this is important since an accurately made tray is needed to effectively whiten your teeth and ensure that no gel spills onto your gums. An impression of the your teeth and gums will initially be taken, and with this, a custom made whitening tray will be constructed. These are NOT boil and bite trays

NO - Whitening booths are not qualified or legally allowed to take impressions of the patients mouth, and therefore universally sized trays (or boil and bite trays) are used to hold the whitening gel, increasing the risk of whitening product spilling onto the gums

Is the operator allowed to touch my mouth or place the whitening gel?

Yes – dentists are the only people legally allowed to apply whitening gel

Yes – dentists are the only people legally allowed to apply whitening gel

NO – they are not legally allowed to touch your mouth or apply any gel

Is the operator skilled enough to detect any abnormalities like tooth decay or oral cancer in my mouth?

Yes – dentists are highly trained and can check for tooth decay and any other pathological abnormalities

Yes – dentists are highly trained and can check for tooth decay and any other pathological abnormalities

NO - these ‘technicians’ have no formal medical or dental training

If I have a bad reaction (in rare cases) is the operator skilled enough to take care of me?

Yes – dentists are trained to detect any reactions and are skilled to take care of you

Yes – dentists are trained to detect any reactions and are skilled to take care of you

NO – you will need to see a dentist

Can I have the procedure done at home or work?

Yes – White Smile Professionals are dentists that come to you and perform the whitening procedure at a place and time most convenient to you

No – with other dentists, you must go to the surgery to get the whitening procedure done. 

Some non-dental companies are mobile, most are in shopping centers or sell you ‘do it yourself’ kits over the internet

Can I get a group discount?

Yes – contact us for better prices and group discounts

Usually not

Usually not

 

 

 

 

What Do White Smile Professionals do that my dentist can’t do?
The only difference between White Smile Professionals and Dental Surgeries is that White Smile Professionals ARE dentists that come to you and whiten your teeth at home or work at a place and time that is convenient for you. We also believe that our prices are very competitive and in 90% of cases, cheaper than a dental surgery. You will also receive group discounts in most cases.