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4 Things You Should Know Before You Whiten Your Teeth

Everyone knows that teeth whitening can improve the appearance of their smile, but there are other factors you need to consider. It’s not as simple as getting a perfect smile – there are things that may remove you as an ideal candidate for teeth whitening and there is information you may need to know. As your teeth are extremely important in life it’s important you know enough about whatever comes in contact with your teeth.

How does teeth whitening work?

Professional teeth whitening with your dentist has one of two active bleaching ingredients. Either carbamide peroxide or hydrogen peroxide, and when it is applied to your teeth it will break down into peroxide and urea – although the peroxide will be the active whitening ingredient. The peroxide will then normally be activated using an LED light although is not always necessary which is how take-home whitening works.

Is teeth whitening or bleaching safe?

If you’re worried about how safe teeth whitening is then there are a few things you should know. There is only approximately 15-35% hydrogen peroxide in one teeth whitening application – which is only a small amount of peroxide.

The problem with store bought whitening products is that the percentage of bleaching agent contained is much smaller than dispensed by a dentist and therefore doesn’t work very well.

Do I need to do anything before whitening my teeth?

Before whitening your teeth you should see your dentist. Stains should first be cleaned and removed to allow the whitening agent to work.

Why won’t stains on my teeth go away with brushing and cleaning?

That’s because there are two types of stains – extrinsic and intrinsic. Extrinsic stains are on the outside of the teeth and are commonly caused by the food you eat and the drinks you consume. Intrinsic stains are when stains penetrate the surface of the tooth. These are generally only treatable with professional teeth whitening and even then sometimes they are too deep to remove completely unless veneers or cosmetic dental bonding is used.

Your dentist can help you get rid of intrinsic stains with professional whitening in a safe way. At Millennium Dental Mosman in Mosman we will only perform teeth whitening when we’re sure your smile is healthy enough for treatment. Our dentist, Dr Rosenberg will apply our high quality whitening product – ZOOM! Teeth Whitening which has been used on thousands of smiles across the globe.

This treatment is perfect if you feel embarrassed about your smile and as long as your smile is healthy. Many people feel self-conscious about cigarette stains or brown spots on their teeth. If this sounds like you then you may benefit from our special offer.

Book a dental check-up online. Or call us on 02 8766 0409

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Sibel Serce

Oral Health Therapist

Sibel is one of our Oral Health Therapists at Millennium Dental.

Since becoming a member of the team, Sibel has consistently demonstrated the utmost commitment and dedication towards helping each of our patients. She has gained her experience in both the public health sector, as well as other private clinics throughout Sydney.

Her friendly nature makes her extremely approachable. When tailoring to her patients’ needs, Sibel ensures she is able to provide an attentive yet pleasurable dental experience for everybody she meets.  She is extremely passionate about promoting oral health to both her friends and fellow peers.

Sibel is a graduate of the University of Sydney with a Bachelor of Oral Health. She is also bilingual in speaking English and Turkish.

When she is away from the clinic, Sibel loves spending time with her big family, finding cafes for brunch as well a gym workout.

Lisa Bow

Dental Hygienist

Lisa has dedicated her working life to the field of dentistry, initially, at the youthful age of 19, graduating in 1989 as a Chairside Dental Assistant and later graduating in 1994 as a Registered Dental Hygienist. Lisa’s 32 years of experience in the dental setting makes her a valuable and sought-after practitioner in our practice. 

Lisa began her dental career in Ottawa, Canada. She later brought her skills and passion for oral health to Sydney in 2000, where she accepted a position with Millennium Dental Care. Lisa spreads the flossing gospel and cares for her loyal clients by providing gentle and effective preventive treatment combined with individualized education and instruction, along with respectful and ongoing encouragementOften hearing, “That’s the best dental cleaning I’ve ever had!” at the end of her appointments. Lisa has many long and loyal client relationships within Millennium Dental Care, several have been in her care for over 20 years. Lisa’s gentle nature and respectful manner can put even the most nervous dental clients at ease. Lisa looks forward to welcoming you and your family and friends into our Millennium Dental Family. 


Lisa regularly attends ongoing continuing education through conferences and courses and is a member of the Australian Dental Hygiene Association and the Canadian Dental Hygiene Association. In her free time Lisa enjoys ridiculously long walks, spending time with her two funny teenagers, and learning new skills by watching DIY videos on YouTube. 

Shruti Kulhalli

Dentist

Since graduating with a Bachelor of Dental Surgery from the University of Adelaide, Dr Shruti Kulhalli has worked in Sydney and Adelaide, both as a dentist and as a university clinical tutor.  Dr Shruti brings extensive range of experience to our practice and strives for perfection when treating each and every one of her patients, always tailoring her approach to an individual’s needs. Her warm and friendly manner ensures a comfortable, personal experience for each patient. Always seeking to stay up-to-date with the ever-evolving world of dentistry, she regularly attends dental conferences and courses all around Australia. With a keen interest in both cosmetic and complex restorative dentistry.  As a mum of 2 young kids, Dr Shruti is especially passionate about the need for great paediatric dentistry.

Dr Shruti particularly enjoys the interpersonal and artistic aspects of dentistry. She loves being able to meet and to get to know different people each day and nothing gives her greater pleasure than using her skills and experience to help people gain optimal dental health and a beautiful smile. She also firmly believes that health is holistic, and when planning treatment, and always considers her patient’s general physical health and their well-being with the knowledge that these can have an important influence on oral health. 

In the little time that she’s not being a dentist or a mum, Dr Shruti is a regular at her local pilates studio, and also loves learning and reading about health and wellness. In 2013, she received her certificate in health coaching with the Institute of Integrative Nutrition. This has given her the unique ability as a dentist to provide advice to her patients on the link between dental health and nutrition.

Mark Rosenberg

Dentist

Dr Mark Rosenberg graduated in South Africa in 1982, before moving to London for fifteen years. During his time in London, Dr Rosenberg furthered his studies in implant dentistry, orthodontics, cosmetics and general oral surgery. In 1987 Dr Rosenberg received the LDS from the Royal College of Surgeons and also passed his American board exams. Dr Rosenberg benefited from the great experience of running multiple surgeries and a general anaesthetics clinic for many years.

Dr Rosenberg has done extensive courses in cosmetics and implant surgery and holds several post graduate implant and orthodontic diplomas.

Since immigrating to Sydney, he has enjoyed the daily drive from the Eastern suburbs to Mosman. His spare time is spent chasing after his young daughter who keeps him young and tired at the same time! He has kept fit for many years and his present regime involves running, swimming and pilates; however, his knees have decided his marathon running days are over!