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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 |