North Brisbane Dental Clinic

Should I get my teeth professionally cleaned before teeth whitening?

It's important to have clean teeth before undergoing a teeth whitening treatment to achieve optimal results. When plaque or calculus build-up is present on your teeth, the whitening solution may not be able to penetrate your enamel effectively, leading to unsatisfactory outcomes.

To ensure a successful teeth whitening treatment, we recommend scheduling a professional teeth cleaning within three months before the procedure. If this isn't feasible, we can stretch it to six months. However, if it has been longer since your last dental check-up and cleaning, we advise visiting us before your teeth whitening appointment to ensure your teeth and gums are healthy and ready for treatment.