Discoloured or yellowed teeth can affect your confidence — yet professional teeth whitening can restore a bright, radiant smile in a single session. At our practice in Freienstein, we offer safe and effective in-office bleaching that is significantly more effective and gentler than over-the-counter products available in pharmacies or online.
During the treatment, a high-concentration whitening gel is applied directly to the tooth surfaces while the gums are carefully protected with a special barrier. Activated by a light or laser source, the gel breaks down deeply embedded pigments caused by coffee, tea, red wine, tobacco, and natural ageing. The result: your teeth can become several shades lighter — visible after just one comfortable session of approximately 60–90 minutes.
Professional bleaching carried out under dental supervision offers several important advantages over home whitening kits. The concentration of the active whitening agent (hydrogen peroxide or carbamide peroxide) used in a dental practice is clinically controlled, ensuring both safety and efficacy. Your dentist can also assess whether teeth whitening is suitable for your individual situation — for example, if you have crowns, bridges, or ceramic or composite fillings, which do not respond to bleaching agents and may need to be considered in your overall aesthetic treatment plan.
For patients seeking a complete smile transformation, bleaching is often combined with other aesthetic treatments such as veneers, which use ultra-thin ceramic shells to correct shape, colour, and minor alignment issues simultaneously.
Bleaching is suitable for most healthy adults with intact tooth enamel and healthy gums. It is particularly effective for patients who notice yellowing or staining due to lifestyle factors or natural ageing. We recommend a professional dental check-up before treatment to ensure your teeth and gums are in optimal condition — and to discuss any existing restorations that might influence the final result. Bleaching is not recommended during pregnancy or for patients under the age of 18.
Some patients ask about take-home whitening trays. We can also provide custom-fitted whitening trays for gradual home use, using a lower-concentration gel applied over several days. While results take longer to appear compared with in-office treatment, custom trays offer a convenient and affordable option for maintaining brightness between professional sessions. Both approaches are safe when used as directed under dental guidance.
With good oral hygiene and a moderate intake of heavily staining foods and drinks such as coffee, tea, and red wine, teeth whitening results typically last between 1 and 3 years. Tobacco use is one of the most significant factors in accelerating re-staining and is best avoided to preserve your results. Touch-up treatments are available at any time. We also recommend scheduling regular biological prophylaxis and vital cleaning appointments, which help remove surface staining and support a healthy oral environment between bleaching sessions.
No. Professional teeth whitening carried out under dental supervision does not damage tooth enamel when performed correctly. The whitening agents used in a dental practice are carefully dosed and applied with protective measures in place for your gums and soft tissues. Temporary tooth sensitivity may occur in the days following treatment — this is a common and short-lived response caused by the whitening agent temporarily affecting the dentinal tubules. It resolves quickly without intervention in the vast majority of cases.
At our practice, we take a holistic approach to dental health. Where appropriate, we may complement aesthetic treatments with supportive therapies such as ozone therapy for gentle disinfection, or discuss whether gum contouring could further enhance your overall smile aesthetic alongside bleaching.
Patients with pre-existing tooth sensitivity can often still benefit from professional bleaching, but a careful assessment beforehand is essential. We may recommend a lower-concentration gel, a shorter application time, or a preparatory remineralisation protocol to strengthen enamel before treatment begins. Please inform us of any sensitivity during your consultation so we can tailor the treatment to your needs.