Assessment and starting shade
We check the state of your teeth and gums, look at whether you have fillings or crowns on the visible teeth, and record the shade we're starting from. We tell you realistically what result you can expect in your case.
We lighten your teeth's shade with a professional treatment, carried out at the practice under supervision. A visible result, without being harsh on the enamel and clear advice on how to keep it for as long as possible.
Teeth whitening is a cosmetic treatment that lightens the natural shade of the enamel. The active agent penetrates the tooth and breaks down the pigments built up over time from coffee, tea, wine, smoking, or simply from the tooth's natural ageing.
Unlike a cleaning, which removes deposits from the surface, whitening acts on the colour of the tooth itself. That's why it's done after a cleaning, on clean teeth, so the result comes out even.
It doesn't just remove surface stains, it acts on the pigments within the tooth's structure. That's what sets it apart from a simple clean.
At the practice we use professional concentrations, applied in a controlled way, with the gum protected. That's the difference from over-the-counter products, where you have neither the right concentration nor any protection for the soft tissues.
It depends on your starting shade, the type of staining and the structure of your enamel. At the consultation we tell you what result you can realistically expect in your case.
Artificial materials, fillings, veneers, crowns, keep their colour. If you have any on your visible teeth, we discuss beforehand how the overall result will look and whether they'll need replacing afterwards.

The most common situation. Pigments have built up over time on and within the outer layer of enamel. It usually responds well to whitening, especially after a cleaning that first removes the surface deposits.

Some people naturally have a darker enamel shade, and with age the dentine beneath darkens too. Whitening can lighten the shade, but starting from your own baseline, which is why we agree a realistic expectation together.

Fillings, veneers and crowns don't whiten, they keep their colour. Likewise, a tooth that has darkened after root canal treatment has internal discolouration, which calls for a different approach. We check your situation at the consultation.
SIMPLE STEPS, NO RUSH
Whitening at the practice is done in a single appointment, under the dentist's supervision. Beforehand we check whether you're a suitable case and agree a realistic expectation together. Here's what happens, step by step.
We check the state of your teeth and gums, look at whether you have fillings or crowns on the visible teeth, and record the shade we're starting from. We tell you realistically what result you can expect in your case.
Whitening is done on clean teeth. If needed, we carry out a cleaning first, so the agent works evenly and the result isn't patchy because of tartar or deposits.
Before applying anything, we protect the gums and soft tissues with a special barrier. This is the step that separates professional whitening from products used at home, without any protection.
We apply the whitening gel to the teeth and activate it, in one or more rounds depending on the case. You sit back and relax; if any sensitivity comes up, tell us and we'll adjust.
We remove the gel, check the shade achieved and explain what to avoid over the first few days, the period when teeth take up pigments most readily. You leave with a visible result the same day.
Professional whitening at the practice costs 800 RON. The consultation is free, and if a cleaning is needed beforehand, that's added separately. Everything is set out in detail in your quote, before we begin.
The complete treatment, carried out in a single appointment, under the dentist's supervision, with the gum protected.
Whitening is done on clean teeth. A cleaning removes tartar and surface stains, so the agent works evenly.
Prices for the procedures that may come alongside a whitening treatment. Amounts vary from case to case; you'll get the exact figures in writing, in your quote.
Whitening lightens your natural shade, it doesn't replace it. Enamel starting from a lighter base goes further than one that's naturally dark. That's why we agree a realistic result for your case at the consultation.
Stains from coffee, tea or smoking usually respond well. Discolouration coming from inside the tooth, after root canal treatment or from certain medications, behaves differently and calls for another approach.
Thicker, denser enamel responds differently from thin enamel or enamel with demineralised areas. We check this beforehand, since it affects both the result and any sensitivity afterwards.
On tartar and deposits, the agent doesn't work evenly and darker patches can remain. That's why we recommend a cleaning before whitening.
Coffee, black tea, red wine and smoking re-stain the teeth over time. The more frequent they are, the faster the result fades.
Fillings, veneers and crowns keep their colour. If they're on visible teeth, we discuss beforehand how the overall result will look and whether they'll need replacing.
The difference between professional whitening and something bought off the shelf isn't just the concentration of the agent, it's everything around it: the gum protected, the teeth assessed beforehand, sensitivity monitored throughout. Without those, the result is uneven and the discomfort greater than it needs to be.
We tell you from the start what result you can expect in your case, what whitening can't do and how to keep it for as long as possible. We'd rather set the right expectation upfront than make a promise that disappoints afterwards.
Both promise whiter teeth, but they differ in concentration, safety and result. The comparison below is for guidance and doesn't replace the clinical assessment.
“Whitening” toothpastes only remove surface stains, they don't lighten the tooth's shade. Whatever the method, fillings and crowns keep their colour. We'll tell you at the consultation what's realistic in your case.
No, when it's done professionally. The agent acts on the pigments within the tooth, without thinning or eroding the enamel. The risks come from products used without supervision at home, where the agent reaches the gum and there's no prior assessment.
Professional whitening at the practice costs 800 RON. If a cleaning is needed beforehand, that's added separately, from 150 RON. The consultation is free, and everything is set out in detail in your quote before we begin.
The appointment usually takes between 60 and 90 minutes, including preparation and protecting the gum. You leave with a visible result the same day. We'll tell you at the consultation exactly how much time is needed in your case.
Usually between a few months and two years, depending on your habits. Coffee, black tea, red wine and smoking re-stain the teeth faster. With good hygiene and regular cleanings, the result lasts considerably longer.
It doesn't hurt, but temporary sensitivity to cold can appear, during the appointment or in the days after. This is a common reaction and settles on its own. If any discomfort comes up during treatment, tell us and we'll adjust there and then.
No. Artificial materials: fillings, veneers, crowns, keep their colour, whatever the whitening method. If you have work like this on your visible teeth, we discuss beforehand how the overall result will look and whether it will need replacing afterwards.
It depends on the shade you're starting from, the type of staining and the structure of your enamel. We can't promise a fixed number of shades. At the consultation we agree a realistic result for your case, so you know what to expect.
For the first 48 hours, teeth take up pigments more readily. Avoid coffee, black tea, red wine, beetroot juice, tomato sauce and smoking. Sticking to light-coloured food during this period helps a great deal in keeping the result.
Not everyone. It isn't recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding, for people under 18, or for anyone with inflamed gums, untreated cavities or heavily demineralised enamel. At the consultation we check whether you're a suitable case and, if not, tell you what needs doing first.
Before whitening, we check the health of your teeth and prepare the surface for an even result.
Call for a free consultation and receive a written treatment plan with all costs included.