Chairside whitening is done at the practice, in a single session, under a professional's supervision. It lightens your teeth by several shades and the result is visible at the end of the appointment.
How the session goes
We first assess the health of your teeth and gums, and treat any cavities. Scaling is carried out if necessary: the product works on clean enamel, otherwise the result is uneven. The soft tissues are then protected before the whitening product is applied.
How long the result lasts
The result generally fades after about a year, depending on your coffee, tea or tobacco habits. An occasional touch-up helps maintain the shade.
Sensitivity and limits
Sensitivity is the effect most often felt during and just after the treatment. Tell us about it before starting: the concentration of the product and the pace of the session are adapted. Whitening works only on natural teeth; crowns and veneers do not lighten.
Whitening at home
Whitening with custom-made trays is done at home, a few hours a day for one to two weeks. Its result most often lasts between five and seven years. This is the method we recommend in most cases. The choice is discussed during the consultation, depending on the starting shade and your schedule.
Price
The price of chairside whitening is on the page Prices, along with that of the hygiene session including an express whitening. Whitening is a cosmetic treatment: in Switzerland, basic insurance does not in principle cover dental care, and a cosmetic service is not covered by any supplementary insurance.
See also: Teeth whitening, Whitening with trays, Whitening techniques, safety and results.
