What is the difference between teeth whitening at dental clinics versus aesthetic spas as the latter tends to be much cheaper?

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Dental professionals and dental clinics are the only entities licensed to perform teeth whitening by the Ministry of Health in Singapore.

It is illegal for non dental professionals to dispense whitening gels and perform whitening treatments.

I have written an extensive answer on why having a non dentally trained person perform your teeth whitening is not a good idea.

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What are quick and effective options for teeth whitening in Singapore?

Thank you for your question! (: There are various ways to whiten your teeth. In order of the “efficiency” and “effectiveness” as what you mentioned, I would rank them accordingly as such from fastest to slowest: In office teeth whitening (in the dental clinic)- generally an hour or so Take home teeth whitening kits (from a dentist)- may take days to 2 weeks OTC teeth whitening products- variable effects Teeth whitening effects are generally “quickened” when the concentration is higher.

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How does dental bonding compare to veneers when it comes to making teeth appear longer?

Both dental bonding and dental veneers can make teeth appear longer. Bonding of the tooth is definitely cheaper, faster and, possibly, less invasive. Placing dental veneers requires more time, cost and there is some shaving of the teeth. The disadvantages of bonding are that it is not as long-lasting, they tend to stain more easily and they are weak. It is advisable not to bite with these teeth on anything hard. If they break then please understand that more tooth needs to be removed to be able to place a new filling.

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