Professional Teeth Whitening in Mumbai: Safety, Costs & Results

A bright, radiant white smile projects youthfulness, health, and confidence. Over time, consumption of tea, coffee, turmeric curry, red wine, and natural aging can cause teeth to turn yellow or stained. Professional laser teeth whitening offers a safe, fast, and dramatic solution to brighten your smile up to 6-8 shades lighter in just 45 minutes.

What Causes Tooth Discoloration?

Tooth stains fall into two primary categories:

• Extrinsic Stains: Surface stains on the enamel caused by dark food colors, tea, coffee, pan/tobacco, and smoking.
• Intrinsic Stains: Deep internal enamel discoloration caused by aging, excessive fluoride intake during tooth development, or past root canal infections.

Professional Whitening vs. Over-the-Counter DIY Kits

While drugstores sell whitening strips and charcoal powders, professional dental whitening performed by a trained dentist is vastly superior:

• Enamel Safety: Abrasive DIY charcoal powders strip protective enamel permanently. In-clinic whitening gels are pH-balanced and enamel-safe.
• Gum Protection: We apply a protective liquid barrier over your gums before applying the clinical gel, preventing painful chemical burns.
• Immediate Results: In-clinic laser whitening achieves 6-8 shade improvements in 45 minutes, compared to weeks of weak DIY strips.

Our Instant Whitening Procedure at MediSmile

1. Ultrasonic Scaling & Polishing to eliminate surface tartar and plaque.
2. Application of a protective liquid gingival barrier over the gums.
3. Application of professional hydrogen peroxide whitening gel onto enamel.
4. Activation using specialized cool laser light for 15-minute cycles.
5. Rinsing and application of a soothing desensitizing agent.

How Long Do Teeth Whitening Results Last?

With good oral care, professional whitening results last 1 to 3 years. Maintain your white smile by avoiding dark liquids for 48 hours post-treatment ("white diet") and keeping up regular dental cleanings.