From coffee to desserts, it seems like everything we consume can cause tooth discolouration. Some people go the extra mile to prevent stains by brushing their teeth after every meal or using an at-home teeth whitening treatment.
If that’s too much of a hassle or you haven’t seen much of an improvement, you may want to try one of these teeth whitening treatments in Singapore. Read on to find out the difference between the treatments in aesthetic salons and dental clinics, so you can choose what’s best for you.
Aesthetic salons use an LED blue wavelength light in their teeth whitening treatments. A gel will be applied on the teeth and activated with an LED light. This helps catalyse the whitening agent to form oxygen radicals, effectively removing discoloured substances in the enamel.
More aesthetic salons are switching over to a non-peroxide gel, which is recommended for those with sensitive teeth. Unlike ones with hydrogen peroxide, it uses a substitute that contains no bleaching agents but is still effective at lightening stains.
Outfitted with comfy furniture and pops of green, Wellaholic’s outlets are cosy spots to go to for an aesthetic treatment.
The TeethWhite treatment on its menu uses a non-peroxide teeth whitening gel to remove stains. The treatment comes in an Unlimited Price Plan, which lets you schedule weekly treatments for the best results, and a Per Session Plan, so you can treat your teeth whenever you want to.
Price: $109 for 1 TeethWhite Per-Session treatment, $169 for 1 month of the Unlimited Price Plan
Address: 16M Penhas Road, #02-00, Singapore 208180 | 2 Havelock Road, #01-34, Havelock II Mall, Singapore 059763 | 545 Orchard Road, #04-11C, Far East Shopping Centre, Singapore 238882 | No.1 Irving Place, #07-04, The Commerze@Irving, Singapore 369546 | 210A Telok Ayer Street, #02-00, Singapore 068643
Booking: Email wellaholic@outlook.com or fill in the contact form to make an appointment
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Mirage Aesthetics has a botanical theme running throughout. You’ll be greeted with walls lined with grass, hanging glass terrariums and a mini fountain when you step in.
Its LED Teeth Whitening treatment uses the same LED blue wavelength light to activate the peroxide-free gel. This means it doesn’t damage the enamel and cause tooth sensitivity after the treatment.
Price: $180 for a 60-minute LED Teeth Whitening treatment
Address: 1 Tanglin Road, #04-08, Orchard Rendezvous Hotel, Singapore 247905 | 3 Gateway Drive, #03-20, Westgate, Singapore 608532 | 6 Scotts Road, #03-03, Scotts Square, Singapore 228209
Booking: Email my@mirageaesthetic.com or fill in the booking form to make an appointment
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Splashed in pink and purple, Kosmé Aesthetics looks more like a hip cafe than your regular ol’ dentist. It’s a Korean aesthetics centre that offers a wide range of treatments, including teeth whitening.
Its LED Teeth Whitening treatment uses a non-peroxide gel to remove stains and discolouration, promising to whiten teeth up to 8 shades lighter in a single session. Depending on your lifestyle habits, the results can last up to a year or longer.
Price: $180 for a 60-minute LED Teeth Whitening treatment
Address: 277 Orchard Road, #03-08/09, Orchard Gateway, Singapore 238858
Booking: Call 6536 6954 or fill in the booking form to make an appointment
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Simply Aesthetics’ warm tones and touches of gold give the spa a luxurious feel. It offers an array of treatments, from oxygen facials and fat freezing to Super Hair Removal and LED Teeth Whitening.
The treatment promises to whiten teeth up to 8 shades lighter in one sitting. It’s able to address multiple kinds of tooth stains, such as those from coffee, wine and smoking.
Price: $98 for an LED Teeth Whitening Treatment
Address: 13 Stamford Road, #B1-28, Capitol Piazza, Singapore 178905
Booking: Call 6384 2598, email enquiry@simplyaesthetics.sg or fill in the contact form to make an appointment
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With marble counters and glittery details, Lush Aesthetics appears more like a swanky bar than a spa. Most customers go to Lush Aesthetics for its targeted facials, slimming treatments and hair removal. However, its outlets also offer LED Teeth Whitening.
The treatment uses a non-peroxide whitening gel that’s gentle on sensitive teeth and gums. After activating the gel with an LED light for 45 minutes, your teeth will be up to 8 shades lighter.
Price: $201.16 for a 60-minute LED Teeth Whitening treatment
Address: 176 Orchard Road, #03-33, The Centrepoint, Singapore 238843 | 311 New Upper Changi Road, #B2-37, Bedok Mall, Singapore 467360 | 1 Maritime Square, #02-65, Harbourfront Centre, Singapore 099253
Booking: Fill in the booking form to make an appointment
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Queen’s Market is a Japanese beauty salon that’s located in a cosy shophouse along Tanjong Pagar Road. Its Bihaku Teeth Whitening treatment can help lighten teeth up to 3 or 4 shades whiter. It also prevents tooth decay, tartar deposition and bad breath.
The aesthetic salon uses natural ingredients to whiten each tooth, so it’s suitable for those with sensitive teeth. The entire procedure, which includes a consultation, takes up to 30 minutes. If your office is located nearby, you can pop by during lunch for a quick session.
Price: $69.90 for a 30-minute Bihaku Teeth Whitening treatment
Address: 81B Tanjong Pagar Road, Singapore 088502
Booking: Call 6329 1166 or send a message to 9858 6458
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Professionally dispensed gels are more concentrated, which is why in-office whitening is considered the most effective, quickest way for noticeable results. However, you’ll have to fork out much more for an in-office session. If you prefer to whiten your teeth in the comfort of your own home, the dentist will prescribe a teeth whitening kit for your convenience.
The effects of in-office whitening can last from several months up to 3 years, depending on your lifestyle. If the discolouration is too extreme, you may be recommended veneers or crowns instead.
With 12 branches across Singapore, it’s easy to find a Raffles Dental outlet near you for an in-office teeth whitening treatment.
Before the procedure, routine scaling and polishing will be done to remove plaque build-up. This also helps to maximise the contact between your teeth and the whitening gel. The gel will then be activated by a laser light. Based on the severity of your teeth discolouration, you may have to head back for multiple sessions.
Price: $950.20 for an In-office Whitening treatment
Address: View the full list of clinics here
Booking: Call 6311 2360, email enquiries@raffleshospital.com, or fill in the form to make an appointment
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Smilefocus uses Zoom technology to whiten teeth, which involves the use of a hydrogen peroxide whitening gel. When the lamp is being activated, the light works with the gel to penetrate the teeth to break up stains and discolouration.
This method takes two hours or less and it lightens teeth an average of 8 shades whiter in one visit.
Price: $1,284 for a 120-minute Light-activated Teeth Whitening treatment
Address: 1 Orchard Boulevard, #08-02/03 and #08-07/08, Camden Medical Centre, Singapore 248649
Booking: Call 6733 9882, 6834 0877 or email enquiry@smilefocus.com.sg to make an appointment
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PKWY Dental Specialist Practice uses the Zoom whitening procedure, which uses an LED light to activate the hydrogen peroxide gel for 15 minutes. The process is then repeated 3 times, so the entire procedure takes 45 minutes in total. After that, a sensitivity-reducing gel will be applied on your teeth to protect the enamel.
Before you leave, you’ll be provided with custom whitening trays and a whitening kit to protect the brightness of your smile.
Price: $950 for a 45-minute LED Teeth Whitening treatment
Address: 9 Scotts Road, #12-02, Pacific Plaza, Singapore 228210
Booking: Call 6836 9808 or email services@pkwydental.com.sg to make an appointment
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At Vivid Dental, your dentist will first examine your teeth and find out what caused the stains. Next, he or she will clean your teeth to remove the film of bacteria and food substances before the teeth whitening procedure begins.
The treatment is divided into 3 consecutive sessions of light-activated teeth whitening, so it’ll take about an hour in total.
Price: $778 for a 60-minute Teeth Whitening treatment
Address: 71 Seng Poh Road, #01-43, Singapore 160071
Booking: Call 6227 7708, WhatsApp 9723 2013, or email inquiry@vividdental.sg to make an appointment
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Tooth decay and gum disease can affect the teeth whitening treatment and cause old fillings and crowns to look darker. To prevent that, dentists at Unity Denticare will do a thorough dental examination to ensure your teeth and gums are healthy enough for the treatment.
You can also purchase an at-home teeth whitening kit from Unity Denticare for $420.
Price: From $800 per session
Address: View the full list of locations here
Booking: Call 6336 6222 or make an e-appointment on the website
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Q & M Dental Group has 66 clinics spread across Singapore, which makes locating a clinic for your teeth whitening session quick and easy.
During your first appointment at Q & M Dental Group, your dentist will take an impression of your teeth to make custom trays for your at-home whitening kit. On your second visit, you’ll have a whitening treatment performed using Plasma Light Technology, which is gentle on the teeth.
Price: From $963 per session
Address: View the full list of locations here
Booking: Fill in the form to make an appointment
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Healthway Dental Group has an in-clinic teeth whitening service that lets you choose which teeth you want whitened. You can opt to whiten every tooth, the top front teeth or the bottom front teeth.
You can also take home a teeth whitening kit. The dentist will create a custom mouthguard to hold the bleaching agent against your teeth. After the session, you’ll be given the mouthguard and a bleaching gel to take home. Wear the guard for about 3 to 4 hours every night for 2 weeks for a brighter smile.
Price: From $1,300 per session
Address: View the full list of locations here
Booking: Call 9181 4777 or fill in the form to make an appointment
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After your teeth whitening treatment in an aesthetic salon or dental clinic, be sure to refrain from consuming darker-coloured foods and beverages over the next few days so as to protect your megawatt smile.
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