Teeth bleaching in Amsterdam - Dentist Amsterdam (2024)

Bleach your teeth in Amsterdam for sparkling white teeth within two hours. Are you unhappy with the colour of your teeth? Bleaching treatment is a safe, quick, and highly effective way to give your teeth a radiant white colour. You have two options for teeth bleaching in Amsterdam: you can have it done at a dental practice, or you can opt for home treatment under the guidance of a dentist.

To bleach your teeth in Amsterdam, opt for:

Safe and painless teeth bleaching
Effective removal of discolouration
The option of bleaching your teeth at home yourself
Naturally sparkling white teeth within two hours
Long-lasting method of keeping your teeth whiter

‘I felt my teeth were too yellow and I opted for home bleaching in consultation with the dentist. After about 8 nights, my teeth were the right colour.’

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Bleekmethodes

The dentist does this using a spatula by means of which the bleaching agent is placed directly on your teeth.

External bleaching of teeth and molars

Dit doet de tandarts met een bleeklepel waarmee het bleekmiddel direct op uw gebit wordt aangebracht.

Internal bleaching of teeth and molars

If you have a discoloured or ‘dead’ tooth or molar caused by a fall, for example, the dentist bleaches this tooth by placing the bleaching agent inside the root canal. Crowns, bridges, and fillings retain their original colour after a bleaching treatment. Unfortunately, no bleaching method has an effect on making dentures whiter.

Teeth bleaching at the dental practice

If you opt to have your teeth bleached by professionals at a dental practice, treatment takes about 2 hours. Teeth bleaching is carried out as follows:

1. Cleaning and polishing of your teeth.
2. Application of gel to the gums to protect them;
3. Application of bleaching gel to your teeth and molars;
4. Positioning of a plasma lamp;
5. Removal of the gel after 15 minutes;
6. These steps are repeated once or twice depending on the desired colour;
7. The dentist applies fluoride to your teeth to reduce sensitivity.

Bleaching your teeth at home

In order to bleach your teeth at home yourself, a number of appointments at the dentist are required. The dentist will take an imprint of your teeth during the first consultation. That way, the dental technician can easily make mouth guards for your upper or lower jaw. The process for this bleaching method is as follows:

1. You collect the mouth guards from the dental practice after a week.
2. During this consultation, you receive the bleaching ampoules and are given instructions for home bleaching.
3. Put the bleaching gel into the mouth guards and wear them for four to ten nights.
4. Stop the treatment once the result is visible.

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‘I had my teeth bleached at the practice last summer. The dentist gave a clear explanation of the process and I had sparkling white teeth again after 2 hours.’

The advantages and disadvantages of teeth bleaching treatment

Advantages of teeth bleaching

Your teeth and molars are whiter
‘Dead’ or discoloured teeth take on the same colour thanks to internal bleaching
White stains or other imperfections are less obvious
It is a safe and painless procedure

Disadvantages of teeth bleaching

The discolouration may reappear after a while
The effect decreases if you keep consuming the same foods and drinks
Crowns, bridges, and fillings do not change colour
It has no therapeutic effect

Bleaching at the practice vs. home bleaching

Advantages of bleaching at the practice

A quick treatment for whitening your teeth

Disadvantages of bleaching at the practice

The result quickly deteriorates
The result is limited because of the legally permissible concentration of H2O2 (6%)
After two hours, teeth are visibly dry; once teeth absorb moisture again, the result is always disappointing
You have to sit in the treatment chair with your mouth open for two hours
The treatment is expensive by comparison because of the facilities used

Advantages of home bleaching

The results are better because you bleach your teeth in stages
It is relatively cheaper by comparison

Disadvantages of home bleaching

You wear a mouth guard for two hours for five to ten nights
You need to take care not to eat any food that contains many colouring agents

Ageing and your consumption habits may damage the enamel of your teeth. Smoking and consuming food and drink that contains colouring agents, such as coffee, cause plaque and deposits on your teeth. Bleaching your teeth gives them a sparkling white colour again. Bear in mind that the cause of discolouration continues to exist if you maintain the same consumption habits.

Tips after bleaching your teeth

The result of your bleaching treatment lasts for approximately two years. As it happens, your teeth will gradually discolour again because of colouring agents in drinks and foods, among others. How quickly this happens varies from one person to another. You can delay the discolouration process by following these tips:

Use a good whitening toothpaste
Brush your teeth at least twice a day for two minutes
Keep your teeth healthy by having them thoroughly cleaned by an oral hygienist
Visit the dentist twice a year for periodic check-ups
Avoid smoking and consuming products that contain many colouring agents such as coffee, red wine, and red curries

The cost of bleaching teeth

The cost of bleaching your teeth depends on the dental practice and the bleaching method used. If you have your teeth bleached in a dental practice, the cost will be approximately € 380 excluding VAT. For home bleaching, the cost is approximately € 150 per jaw and € 10 excl. VAT per ampoule.

The cost depends on the technician or dental laboratory charges and may therefore vary. As it happens, your costs could be higher or lower depending on technician charges. We recommend scheduling a consultation to discuss the options and to get an idea of the costs. You will then receive a customised treatment plan with a cost estimate.

Reimbursem*nt by your health insurer

In most cases, the cost of bleaching treatment is not covered by basic health insurance. If you have supplementary dental insurance, your insurance provider may reimburse the costs after all. Ask your insurance provider what applies to you.

Frequently asked questions about bleaching treatment

When should you bleach your teeth?

You can have your teeth bleached for various reasons. The primary reason is to make your teeth a few shades lighter. You may also have a single tooth that is darker in colour due to an infection, for example. The dentist can bleach this tooth.

Will my teeth discolour more quickly after bleaching treatment?

No, your teeth will not discolour more quickly after you have had them bleached. During the treatment, the dentist removes discolouration that has developed externally on your teeth over the years. After the treatment, you go home with clean, fresh teeth.

Can I eat and drink as normal straight after treatment?

No, we advise against eating or drinking for the first three hours after bleaching. It is advisable to avoid consuming anything that contains many colouring agents in the first 24 hours, such as coffee, tea, red wine, cola, red cabbage, and tomato ketchup.

Make an appointment

Make an appointment for teeth bleaching with a dentist in Amsterdam. View the following dental practices and find the one closest to you.

Lassus Tandartsen

Address: Lassusstraat 9, 1075 GV Amsterdam
Tel: +31 (0)20 4221 912
info@lassustandartsen.nl | www.lassustandartsen.nl

Lassus Tandartsen is an attractive and modern dental practice with three offices located in the center of Amsterdam and open 7 days a week, including evening hours. Through a combination of high-quality dentistry and a people-oriented approach, we assist the client in the maintenance of healthy teeth. The high-quality dentistry is provided by a team of various specialist (general dentists and dental hygienists) who can provide you with a variety of dental treatments.