Knowing Your Care Provider Matters.
My name is Marnie St George and I personally perform every teeth whitening treatment at Polish + White here in Epsom, Auckland. As a registered dental hygienist I am qualified to use higher-strength whitening gels than those typically found in cosmetic salons, while carefully managing sensitivity.
This is not cosmetic salon whitening and this is not rushed dentistry.
Yes. When delivered within clinical guidelines professional whitening is safe for teeth. It alters stain molecules within the tooth without removing enamel or causing lasting weakening. Gel formulation, including controlled oxygen free-radical activity and balanced pH, is key to managing enamel stress and sensitivity. More here >
Is Professional Teeth Whitening Safe?
Teeth Whitening in 4 Easy Steps.
Here's a step-by-step overview of what to expect during your appointment at Polish + White.
Step 1. Assessment & Preparation.
Your appointment begins with a quick assessment to ensure whitening is suitable, followed by a 'before' photo for shade comparison and a light polish to remove superficial surface deposits. A protective barrier is then applied to the gums, Vitamin E oil to the lips followed by pre-treatment hydration.
*Professional teeth whitening uses hydrogen peroxide to gently break down stain molecules which exist within the enamel and underlying tooth structures.
Step 3. Post Treatment Care.
Once the whitening treatment is done, focus moves to supporting enamel hydration through the use of a surface mineral balancing varnish or a desensitising protocol. An 'after' photo is taken and a shade comparison is completed.
*These compounds absorb less light so more light is reflected back to the eye and teeth appear brighter, without changing the tooth structure.
Step 2. Whitening Treatment.
Once treatment has been decided a whitening gel is applied over 3 controlled cycles using a Beyond II blue light with ultrasonic to gently accelerate whitening. There is continuous monitoring to manage any sensitivity that might occur. This can take between 50 min to 1 hr 1/2 depending on the treatment.
*Hydrogen peroxide penetrates enamel safely and breaks stain molecules into smaller, less pigmented compounds.
Step 4. Aftercare and Maintenance.
After the treatment, a hydrating lip mask is applied and aftercare protocol is reviewed. This includes a brief transition to white foods & drinks. Signature treatment includes 3 pre-filled 15-minute whitening trays for home use to help stabilise whitening result.
*Clinical trials show that combining in-office whitening with short periods of at-home whitening can help maintain colour stability for up to 1 year.
What clients are saying.
"I cannot recommend Polish and White highly enough. As a business person I immediately recognise professionalism and expertise in other businesses. Added to that Marnie whitened my teeth significantly like no other person or product I have used before"
A.M, Akl