Dental Bleaching

Dental bleaching is, in simple terms, the whitening of teeth. It involves removing staining and using a product to change the intrinsic tooth colour, giving you a brilliant white smile. At Wellness Kliniek, we use the safe dental bleaching PrevDent method, which combines bleaching gel with light technology. This makes teeth 6 to 9 shades whiter.

Unfortunately, not all dental bleaching techniques are safe. Some providers use too high a concentration of hydrogen peroxide, which is not even allowed in Belgium and the Netherlands because it damages tooth enamel. At Wellness Kliniek, we use the PrevDent treatment, a safe and comfortable method to painlessly whiten teeth up to 9 shades. There's no need to worry about damaging tooth enamel, as the technique is completely safe to use.

Teeth become less white as you get older. This is a natural process which cannot be prevented. It is due to the mineral structure of the teeth, which in time affects the enamel and causes it to discolour. In addition, teeth can be more susceptible to discolouration due to bacteria, food and drinks. Coffee, tea, red wine and tobacco lovers are more likely to get stains on their teeth than people who avoid all products that cause staining. However, you can never 100% prevent tooth discolouration, even if you only drink water, so to speak.

It is important to realise that teeth can become stained again over time. This is a natural process that results from the consumption of food. Coffee, tea, red wine and tobacco are the biggest culprits. In any case, with good oral hygiene, you can expect a whiter result for 2 to 3 years. Longer is also possible, but the effect may diminish over time. In that case, a repeat treatment can be considered.

Veneers involve placing a cap over existing teeth. The colour is usually adapted to the rest of the teeth. Veneers are normally preferred if the teeth are very brittle or if you want to fill gaps and corners. They can also be used to slightly correct crooked teeth. There are also a number of other dental treatments, such as dental crowns, dental implants or even full snap-in dentures.

If your current teeth are still healthy, then dental bleaching will normally be the best option. If you also want to correct or strengthen brittle teeth, one of the alternative methods may suit you better. Our dentists will always give you tailored advice and be transparent about what to expect.

There are many products on the market that promise to whiten teeth at home with a simple treatment. Unfortunately, most products only remove the top staining rather than actually whiten the teeth, so the effect is not as hoped. Also, some products are not safe to use, which can damage tooth enamel. We do not recommend these products - especially the last category - especially if you want to achieve an optimal whitening result.