A smile can have many meanings. It can leave a great first impression, improve your mood, lower heart rate, and improve others’ perception of you. Celebrities on billboards and print media have glamorous, flashy smiles with perfectly aligned teeth, creating a glamorous cosmetic aesthetic appearance.
Teeth Whitening in the Philippines in 2024
In this article, we’ll cover everything about teeth whitening in the Philippines for 2024 below.
At The Smile Bar, we are all about improving the quality and cosmetic appearance of your teeth and your smile. This leading cosmetic center provides a pain-free experience that boosts your confidence, self-esteem, and overall quality of life.
While a traditional dental clinic may intimidate some, The Smile Bar offers a different approach. We focus on creating a comfortable environment that prioritizes your ease and well-being. Rest assured that The Smile Bar will provide quick, effective, and pain-free teeth whitening in the Philippines.
Teeth Whitening Philippines
Teeth Whitening is a cosmetic dental service that removes stains and discolorations from the teeth. It lightens the aesthetic color of the tooth and brings it to its natural color without damaging the enamel. There are many teeth whitening services available in the Philippines.
Teeth whitening can also be done to bring your teeth to an even shade with your veneers. Just note that veneers can’t be whitened by any whitening treatment.
When choosing between in-office treatments or at-home kits, remember to opt for a service that is experienced and knowledgeable like The Smile Bar.
The Smile Bar is a leading professional teeth whitening service in the Philippines. Our presence in other countries, such as Thailand and South Africa, has allowed us to gain experience and learn more about the intricacies of safe teeth whitening at an affordable cost.
You can find our teeth bleaching services in BGC and Quezon City.
How much does Teeth Whitening cost in the Philippines?
On average, a tooth whitening session in the Philippines can cost you anywhere from Php 3,000 to Php 8,000, depending on session length and products used. The Smile Bar offers multi-session packages that reduce the cost of an individual session. Labour, the whitening gel, and use of facilities all play a role in the price of teeth whitening in the Philippines.
What is Teeth Discoloration?
Tooth discoloration is the process of your teeth’s color changing, often leading to a less bright, white, or uneven smile. Because everyone wants to have whiter teeth, here are two possible causes for tooth discoloration:
External Stains
These are surface stains on the enamel (the outermost layer of the tooth) and are usually caused by lifestyle factors. Common culprits include consuming strongly colored foods and beverages (like coffee, tea, red wine, and some fruits and vegetables), tobacco use, and poor dental hygiene. These stains are typically yellow or brown.
Internal Discoloration
This type of discoloration is caused by hue shifts within the dentin or the enamel of the tooth. Causes can be more intrinsic and include excessive fluoride consumption, exposure to certain antibiotics, and trauma.
When dealing with external discoloration, the good news is that there is something you can do about it, whether that’s by using a different set of dental products, toothpaste, or peroxide.
Extrinsic teeth discoloration is not permanent, it can be reversed. Contact us here at The Smile Bar to receive our top-tier teeth whitening services and get the cosmetic dental treatment that you’ve always dreamed of.
Causes of Teeth Discoloration
There are many possible causes of tooth discoloration. Here are some common ways that your teeth can lose its white luster:
Food and drinks
Coffee, tea, red wine, and cola are just a few of the many beverages that can cause tooth discoloration. As for food to avoid, blueberries, blackberries, and pomegranates are top culprits for teeth stains.
Nicotine and tobacco products
A study has found that if you chew tobacco or smoke cigarettes or cigars, you are more likely to experience tooth discoloration and feel unsatisfied with the color of your teeth.
Tartar
Plaque, a soft film of bacteria that coats your teeth, can accumulate and harden, becoming tartar. Tartar appears as yellow to brown discoloration along the gum line.
Tooth decay
In cases of tooth decay, brown spots may eventually turn black as the damage progresses.
Aging
The older you get, the darker and spottier your teeth become. This is part of the natural aging process.
Genetics
Some people are just born with teeth that are more brown than others. In rare cases, there are also genetic disorders, like dentinogenesis imperfecta, which result in people being born with brown spots in their teeth.
Previous Dental Work
Old metal, silver, or white fillings done by a dentist can turn brown over time.
Root Canal
Root canal treatment is a dental procedure that relieves pain caused by an infected or abscessed tooth. Usually done by a dentist, this process involves the removal of the inflamed pulp. However, a tooth that requires this procedure may turn and stay brown because the root of the tooth dies and darkens.
Chlorhexidine mouth wash
Those taking this prescription mouth rinse for gum disease may be subject to its side effect, brown spots on teeth. Other possible side effects are altered taste perception and tartar build-up.
Medications
Antibiotics like tetracycline and doxycycline can stain teeth. However, this most often occurs in children whose teeth are still developing. Tetracycline is used to treat infections caused by bacteria including pneumonia and other respiratory tract infections; certain infections of the skin, eye, lymphatic, intestinal, genital, and urinary systems; and certain other infections that are spread by ticks, lice, mites, and infected animals. Doxycycline is an antibiotic that’s used to treat infections including chest and dental infections, skin infections and conditions like rosacea, and sexually transmitted infections (STIs).
Trauma
If the nerves of your teeth are damaged due to trauma, brown spots may appear. In severe cases, the entire tooth may turn brown. Teeth are also known to turn gray in certain instances of trauma.
How Teeth Whitening Works At the Smile Bar
Ready to light up the room with your smile? Combatting discolored teeth with at-home kits, natural whiteners, and peroxides can only go so far. The professionals at the Smile Bar make the journey to pearly whites not just effective, but also quite an experience with different products and best service!
Before you book a session, let us tell you how you’ll embark on your teeth-whitening adventure:
STEP 1 : The Discovery Phase
Imagine walking into The Smile Bar and being greeted not just with smiles, but with a roadmap to your own brighter smile. It all starts with a ‘smile assessment’ using a dental shade guide. It’s like picking your favorite shade of paint, but for your teeth! And it doesn’t stop there; you’ll be walked through the entire process, what tools will be your teeth’s new best friends, and how to keep that sparkle post-treatment.
STEP 2 : Prep Time
Now, think of your teeth as having a ‘spa day’. Before the main event, they get treated to a refreshing cleanse with the BrilliantSmile Whitening Mouthrinse followed by a gentle scrub with the BrilliantSmile Whitening Toothpaste. It’s like setting the perfect canvas for the masterpiece to come.
Step 3 : The Main Event – Direct Whitening
Here’s where the magic happens! Whether you’re cozying up at home with a kit or opting for the star treatment at The Smile Bar, your teeth are in for a treat. The special gel with a low amount of hydrogen peroxide we use is used for bleaching your teeth whiter and removes all organic stains from your teeth pain-free and without any side effects. The Smile Bar takes things up a notch with our LED technology – no pain, all gain, and in less than 20 minutes, your teeth will jump 2 to 9 shades lighter based on our dental shade guide. It’s faster than your favorite pizza delivery!
STEP 4 : The Encore – After-Whitening Care
The show might be over, but the glow continues. Just like a good skincare routine, your teeth need some love to keep healthy and shining while staving off sensitivity. Regular brushing with a twist – think high-performing toothpaste that repairs and rebuilds the enamel in your teeth. And don’t forget to play food detective, keeping those stain culprits at bay.
With The Smile Bar, it’s not just about getting whiter teeth; it’s about enjoying the ride there and making sure the sparkle stays. So, are you ready to turn your smile into your best signature accessory?
Have you got ready for your bright smile?
Teeth Whitening Aftercare
We’ve highlighted some of our top tips for teeth whitening aftercare below:
Avoid certain foods and drinks
The procedure will cost you money so making the most out of this investment ensures that your results will last for a longer time. Being aware of the food that can cause discoloration can help in avoiding them. A rule of thumb to note is to not take in any food or drink that will stain a white t-shirt within 72 hours of teeth whitening.
Should you decide to drink any of these beverages, drinking with a straw will help as it lessens the contact with your teeth. This is also a cost-friendly way to keep your teeth whiter for longer.
Some of the food that can lead to teeth discoloration include:
- Tea and coffee are brews that can stain your teeth instantly
- Dark-colored sauces such as red pasta sauce, soy sauce, and barbeque sauce
- Fruit juices and other acidic food that can weaken the enamel
- Dark chocolate which contains caffeine, an ingredient that causes stains
But if you really can’t help eating these foods right after your whitening session, Nano Seal Total+ is perfect for you. It is a two minute solution that remineralizes the enamel and seals the whiteness of your teeth allowing you to eat and drink anything you want right after your treatment.
Having proper oral hygiene
While most of these may seem familiar from our dentist, it’s all the more significant to do these after teeth whitening.
- Brush your teeth at least 2x a day with the right toothpaste.
- Floss your teeth at least once a day to get rid of plaque build-up.
- Rinse your mouth with an antiseptic mouthwash at least once a day to get rid of bacteria and plaque.
- Maybe opt for a Brilliant Smile Boost at least once or twice a week as a form of touch up and prevention for discoloration. Regular toothpaste may be used for the remainder of the days of the week.
- Add Brilliant Smile Oral Care to your daily routine, this is the perfect aftercare to maintain your bright smile at an affordable price.
Receiving touch up treatments
This may depend on what kind of bleaching treatment you got for your teeth, but the results’ length will depend on your diet and lifestyle.
Touch up treatments every six months or so are a great way to keep your teeth bright and restore that natural shine to your smile. If price is a concern, you may avail single whitening for touch-ups. However, it may be better to avail our Premium Smile Bundle (especially if you’re in Metro Manila) to lower the cost of each session.
Choosing The Smile Bar: The Best Teeth Whitening in the Philippines
At The Smile Bar, we believe that having good oral hygiene and a brighter smile makes you feel more confident as a person. It can change people’s perception of you and give you the confidence to face the world. To help give you confidence in booking an appointment with us, here are compelling reasons as to why you should have your teeth whitened at The Smile Bar Philippines.
Safe Treatment and Comfort
No doubt you may have heard horror stories of dental procedures gone wrong, they may scare you from trying out The Smile Bar yourself.
But you shouldn’t worry. At The Smile Bar BGC and The Smile Bar Quezon City, your comfort and safety is our number one priority. When you choose our teeth whitening services, we promise a safe tooth whitening treatment backed with cutting-edge technology and soothing gels designed to provide an experience that you will never forget.
We take care of you before, during, and after the treatment, so what are you waiting for? Book a session with us today.
Guaranteed Results
We understand that you may have had ineffective treatments in the past, rest assured that we guarantee you excellent results in the shortest time possible.
Before the service is provided, we provide a quick orientation and evaluation, where we give a quick overview of our process and evaluate your teeth against our shade guide to determine the actual color of your teeth prior to the treatment.
We’ll then repeat the same evaluation process once we’ve finished the process. We guarantee 2-9 shades whiter.
Enhanced Self-Esteem
Do you find yourself covering your mouth when talking or smiling because your teeth are discolored? Has your self-esteem plummeted because of this? Can you put a price on your confidence? We at The Smile Bar assure you that once you take any of our teeth whitening packages, we will restore the color of your teeth and enhance your self-esteem.
You need to feel confident about your smile and that is what we at The Smile Bar promise you!
Speedy Procedure
We live in a fast-paced world. You want teeth whitening services that are fast, effective, and with notable excellent results. That is what we at The Smile Bar are all about. Our teeth whitening procedure or sessions last only 20 minutes and you will be ready to be wowed by the transformation.
Depending on the package you choose, you will be in and out within no time. We promise you a speedy, effective, and pain-free teeth whitening procedure backed by cutting-edge technology.