How Much Whiter Can Your Teeth Get?

Everyone’s teeth respond differently, and depending on your initial shade, most people see their smile lift by three to four shades after professional whitening. At Surry Hills Dental Centre, we use advanced whitening systems that break down deep stains caused by coffee, tea, wine, smoking, or simply the natural aging process.

Internal bleaching is a process that we do for teeth that have discolored (gone grey) from trauma, or root canal treatment. These teeth are often resistant to external bleaching and can lift up to nine shades.

External bleaching, more commonly known as teeth bleaching, can be done in just one appointment, or in the comfort of your own home over two weeks (15-30 minutes each day). Both will give you similar results of up to four shades lift, it just depends on your time commitments and lifestyle. 

How Long Will Professional Teeth Whitening Last?

At-home kits, whitening strips, and toothpastes may give a slight improvement, but they often can’t tackle deeper stains. Professional teeth whitening treatments penetrate beneath the surface, targeting discoloration that store-bought products can’t reach.

For public protection, over the counter or store bought whitening strips and whitening toothpaste as often at a lower concentration than one prescribed by your dentist. Which means the results, in the same amount of time, are often underwhelming. 

Additionally, most of the whitening toothpaste available in Australia has an RDA of over 70. RDA is relative dentine abrasivity - think of higher abrasive toothpaste like brushing your teeth with sand or Jif! We see far too many patients who have done irreversible damage to their teeth causing gum recession and teeth sensitivity from long term use of abrasive whitening toothpaste. 

With a dentist overseeing the process, you’ll have peace of mind knowing your treatment is safe, effective, and customised for your teeth.

A Straighter, Brighter, More Confident Smile

Whitening isn’t just about colour, it’s about confidence. A brighter smile can make you feel more comfortable in photos, at work, or even just in everyday conversations.

And when combined with good dental care (and perhaps even clear aligners like Invisalign), many patients say it feels like a complete transformation.

At Surry Hills Dental Centre, we believe in the transformative powder of ABC - align, bleach and contour. This is conservative modern dentistry at its best - without the destructive heavy handed dentistry of the yesteryears.

Ready to Brighten Your Smile?

If you’re considering professional teeth whitening in Surry Hills, you don’t have to wonder about the results; you can experience them first-hand with a treatment tailored to your smile. At Surry Hills Dental Centre, we’ve helped countless patients achieve brighter, more confident smiles that look natural, healthy, and lasting.

And while our clinic is based in Surry Hills, we’re also proud to welcome patients from nearby suburbs like Darlinghurst, Zetland, Redfern, and Waterloo, who trust us to provide professional, safe, and effective teeth whitening. Wherever you’re visiting from, we’re here to help you smile with confidence.

Book your teeth whitening consultation in Surry Hills today and take the first step towards the brighter smile you’ve been waiting for.

Curious about the different whitening options available? In our next blog, we’ll compare different professional whitening options to help you decide which might be the right choice for you.