WHY SHOULD I CONSIDER BRIGHTSIDE OVER NON-DENTIST WHITENING ESTABLISHMENTS?

All our dentists are qualified practitioners registered with the Singapore Dental Council. Treatment at Brightside is only prescribed after a thorough examination and diagnosis performed by them.

Additionally, the Health Sciences Authority of Singapore only allows professional dentists to prescribe whitening gels that exceed 0.1% in concentration. Our products range from 10% to 35% in concentration to ensure efficacy.

Non-dentist establishments therefore are limited to ineffective products that require multiple visits to achieve results, overall making treatment more dangerous, time consuming and expensive.

WHY SHOULD I CHOOSE BRIGHTSIDE DENTAL WHITENING VS OVER-THE-COUNTER WHITENING SOLUTIONS?

Only dental professionals are permitted to prescribe whitening products over 0.1% in concentration. Therefore, OTC kits are not as effective. Additionally, our take home whitening system includes custom made whitening trays that are molded to your teeth, ensuring ideal application of the product, enhancing effectiveness, reducing side effects and reducing wastage of gel lost to the oral cavity.

WILL MY TEETH BE SENSITIVE AFTER WHITENING?

It is normal to have some sensitivity after whitening (clinic or take home) is performed. However, the sensitivity is manageable and should not affect your day to day life. To reduce chances of sensitivity after treatment, use a sensitive toothpaste (such as Colgate Pro-Relief) for a week prior to treatment.

WHAT SHOULD I AVOID TO MAKE MY RESULTS LONGER LASTING?

We believe that you should not let your dental treatment affect your lifestyle. Live your life and have fun! However, should you truly wish to prolong your results, avoid heavily coloured food and drink (like red wine, turmeric) and avoid using tobacco. Brush and floss your teeth regularly too.

IN WHAT SITUATION WOULD I NOT BE SUITABLE FOR WHITENING?

Individuals with large decay, or multiple dental restoration on their front teeth would not be suitable for whitening. Certain clinical conditions such as discolouration from severe fluorosis and staining from childhood antibiotic usage can only be treated on a case-to-case basis.

WILL IT DAMAGE MY TEETH AND GUMS?

There will not be any long term damage to teeth and gums. We take precautions to prevent the whitening gel from coming in contact with gums. However, should that occur, your gums may turn white for a day or two with no long term effects.

HOW OFTEN SHOULD I WHITEN MY TEETH?

It is generally safe to whiten your teeth whenever you desire.

WHAT ARE DIFFERENCES BETWEEN TAKE HOME AND CLINIC WHITENING?

Clinic whitening utilises a high concentration whitening gel that provides visible results within the day. This gel requires professional application and precautions that are provided at Brightside in order to ensure patient safety and wellbeing.

Take home whitening kits are lower in concentration and require disciplined usage daily. Results are usually visible in 1 week.

DO YOU OFFER TAKE HOME WHITENING ONLY?

Yes, we do. Our home whitening costs $399 and includes custom trays, and enough gel to last at least 2 weeks.

Take home whitening kits are lower in concentration and require disciplined usage daily. Results are usually visible in 1 week.