Please be informed that we’ll be open until the 23rd of December at 1PM and will be back on the 3rd of January. Merry Christmas and have a happy New Year!
Please be informed that we’ll be open until the 23rd of December at 1PM and will be back on the 3rd of January. Merry Christmas and have a happy New Year!
A brighter smile may be one of your goals for your teeth. When it’s done professionally, the results are safer, more even, and longer lasting, as you’re guided well by a qualified dentist.
At Bellevue Hill Dental, we offer two professional teeth whitening options: in-chair Zoom whitening for fast, single-visit results, and custom take-home kits for a more gradual lift. Both are performed or supervised by our dental team, and we will help you choose the option that suits your timeline, lifestyle, and goals.
Professional teeth whitening uses a dental-grade whitening gel, usually hydrogen peroxide or carbamide peroxide, to gently lift staining from the tooth’s surface and the layer just beneath it. The result is teeth that look noticeably whiter and brighter, while preserving the natural structure of your tooth.
Because the treatment is supervised by a dentist, your gums are protected throughout, the strength of the gel is matched to your sensitivity, and the process is monitored to give you a safe, even result.
We always recommend a hygiene appointment (scale and polish) before whitening. Removing surface stains and tartar first means the whitening gel can contact your teeth evenly, giving you the best possible result.
Professional whitening works best on natural tooth enamel. You may be a good candidate if:
There are some situations where whitening is less effective or not recommended, including:
Your dentist will assess your suitability at your consultation and let you know what’s likely to work best for you.
Zoom is one of the most widely used professional whitening systems in Australia. The treatment takes around 60–90 minutes in the chair. We apply the whitening gel in a series of 15-minute sessions, activated by a special light that helps speed up the lifting of stains. Most patients leave with a visible improvement after a single appointment.
This is the option to consider if you have a wedding, special event, or holiday coming up, or if you would rather not stretch the process out.
We take impressions of your teeth and create custom-fitted trays so the whitening gel sits accurately against your tooth surface, and not your gums. You wear the trays for around an hour a day (or overnight, depending on the gel) over one to two weeks at home.
This option suits patients who prefer a gentler, more gradual lift, and who like the flexibility of whitening at their own pace.
The cost of professional teeth whitening varies depending on which option you choose, the current condition of your teeth, and whether any preparation (like a hygiene appointment) is recommended first. In general:
Because teeth whitening is a cosmetic treatment, it’s generally not covered by private health insurance extras. The hygiene appointment beforehand, however, is a preventive treatment and may attract a health fund benefit.
We’re happy to provide a tailored quote at your consultation, once we have assessed your teeth and discussed the result you’re hoping for.
To help make treatment more accessible, Afterpay is available so you can spread the cost into manageable instalments rather than paying upfront.
We provide professional teeth whitening to patients from Bellevue Hill, Woollahra, Double Bay, Rose Bay, Paddington, Bondi Junction, Bronte, Clovelly, Coogee, Randwick and surrounding Eastern Suburbs.
The clinic offers two professional options performed or supervised in a controlled setting: an in-chair procedure delivered in the clinic, and a take-home option using custom trays you wear at home.
A whitening gel is applied in a series of sessions—generally 4 cycles of about 15 minutes each—and activated with a special light. Your planned shade is discussed beforehand.
Many people see a visible lift in one visit because the in-chair method is completed in those short, repeated cycles on the day. (Your dentist will confirm what’s achievable for you.)
First, impressions are taken to make custom trays that fit your teeth. You’ll get a demonstration on how to use them properly, then whiten at home over several weeks.
The page notes about one hour per day (or more, depending on your teeth and target shade), with most patients reaching their goal in around two weeks.
A professional clean removes external stain and tartar so the whitening agent can contact tooth surfaces evenly, helping you get optimal results.
Your preferred shade is agreed with the dentist before treatment, so the plan can be tailored for a natural-looking result.
Yes—Bellevue Hill Dental highlights whitening in a safe, controlled environment, with current technologies and products to support a consistent outcome.
Absolutely—speak with the dentists to match the approach (single-visit vs home-based) to your goals and schedule.
The team demonstrates tray use and provides instructions so you can whiten safely and effectively between visits.
