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Boost whitening before and after

Professional whitening changes natural tooth colour with peroxide after checking gums, enamel, decay and existing restorations.

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What is the direct answer?

Professional whitening changes natural tooth colour with peroxide after checking gums, enamel, decay and existing restorations.

What does this question mean?

Before-and-after results depend on the original stain, enamel and dentine colour, gel concentration, contact time and whether crowns or fillings are present. Only natural tooth structure responds to peroxide.

What can you do next?

Complete a dental examination first and follow the prescribed tray or in-office protocol. Avoid staining foods while the dentist advises and use the recommended desensitising care if needed.

When should you seek dental care?

Seek assessment for pain, gum burns, a single dark tooth, cracked enamel or untreated decay before whitening. Contact the clinic if sensitivity is severe or does not settle.

What should you ask the dentist?

Ask what type of stain you have, what result is realistic, whether restorations will need replacement for colour matching and how sensitivity will be handled.

Frequently asked questions

Will whitening change a crown?

No. Whitening changes natural tooth structure, not the ceramic or resin colour of a crown.

Why can results look uneven?

Natural teeth, fillings, crowns and different stain depths respond differently.