Bleaching & dental hygiene

Bleaching agents do not work on materials such as plastic or porcelain, which many dental restorations are made of. If you have such restorations, especially in the visible area of your smile, bleaching can lead to an uneven colour result where your natural teeth become lighter but the restoration remains unchanged.

If you have many defective fillings, bleaching may not be feasible. Defective fillings can cause the bleaching gel to penetrate areas it shouldn't reach, which can lead to uneven results or damage.

Bleaching is not advisable in the presence of periodontitis, an inflammation of the periodontium which, depending on its severity, can result in the loosening of teeth. The treatment can irritate the inflamed areas and aggravate the condition.

If you suffer from excessive bleeding of the gums, this may be a sign of gum disease. In such cases, creating a gingival barrier to protect the gums during bleaching may be difficult or impossible. This increases the risk of gum irritation or damage from the bleaching gel.

Our bleaching restores the natural whiteness of your teeth. Despite the effectiveness of our bleaching, it may not lead to any significant whitening of teeth that are already very light in colour.

Hollywood whiteness is not possible. This can only be achieved with invasive procedures that conceal the underlying discolouration, such as veneers or crowns.

Your last dental cleaning should not have been more than two months ago for optimum bleaching treatment.

We do not recommend bleaching in the following cases:

• If you have numerous erosions on your front teeth caused by excessive consumption of acidic drinks or if you suffer from emesis.
• If you have many initial lesions or advanced caries, consultation with a dentist is required.
• In the case of dead teeth (trauma/accident tooth), bleaching the teeth from the outside does not lead to success. These must be bleached from the inside.

Important to know

Dental hygiene must be carried out a maximum of 2 months before bleaching.



Before bleaching

The desired whitening result can be achieved even better with professional tooth cleaning. Dental hygiene removes tartar, plaque and biofilm from the tooth surface. This allows the whitening gel to work better on the tooth surface. You can book both treatments in one session with the Combo and Combo Pro package.

Please do not consume any discolouring food or drink 1 hour before the whitening treatment. Complete the health questionnaire so that we can respond to your individual dental situation in the best possible way.

Immediately after the treatment

We recommend that you avoid discolouring foods and drinks, discolouring mouthwashes and smoking for the next 24 hours after bleaching.

Long-term result

How to optimise your white smile: Pay attention to good dental care and optimal oral hygiene. Over the next 7 days, we recommend that you apply our whitening strips for 1 hour a day, which you will receive free of charge with your whitening treatment. You can also use our Whitening Toothpaste Extra White, which also enhances the whitening effect.

During professional bleaching, the bleaching gel penetrates the tooth enamel, breaks up discoloured pigments and lightens the tooth structure. The bleaching gel is applied in 4 sessions of 15 minutes each. You can relax completely as no bleaching lamp is required. The process is completely painless thanks to our gentle bleaching formulation without peroxides.

A distinction can be made between extrinsic and intrinsic tooth discolouration. Extrinsic discolourations are caused by external influences, such as deposits. Intrinsic discolouration affects the inside of the tooth, i.e. the enamel or the dentin.

The dentin determines the colour of your tooth. Often, however, the dentin is not white, but slightly darker. How dark the dentin is is genetically determined. 

Depending on the structure of the enamel, it is possible for the dark dentin to shine through the enamel, resulting in intrinsic discolouration. So if you have darker dentin, you may not get the desired result with our whitening.

We want you to be satisfied and understand what you can expect from our teeth whitening before you book an appointment.

Based on our experience, we can say that people with a light initial colour or customers who have already had their teeth whitened within the last two years can achieve a stronger result than with initial treatments.

If you start with a darker initial colour, yellow, brown or orange tooth discolouration cannot usually be completely removed in one treatment. In some cases, discolouration of the enamel and its degradation can be very stubborn. You should therefore plan to have a second treatment within the next 3 months to completely remove the discolouration.

The effect of tooth whitening can last up to 18 months. However, this depends on your lifestyle, as your diet, any smoking and the condition of your teeth have a major influence on the colour of your teeth. However, you can refresh the result with a whitening strip or use the whitening toothpaste every day. Charcoal Powder also helps you to keep discolouration at bay and maintain a radiant smile. The dental specialists at the Studio will be happy to advise you on this. You can find our Studios in Zurich and other locations throughout Switzerland.

Classic power bleaching with peroxides in a dental practice can cause classic side effects such as hypersensitivity or enamel erosion. Power bleaching can also lead to hypersensitivity and pain in the tooth necks. Electrifying pain in particular makes many people shy away from a bleaching treatment at the dentist.

With our in-office bleaching in the Studio, you won't experience these side effects. This is because ALPINE WHITE bleaching is based on our tried-and-tested whitening formulation, which was developed as a cosmetic product for professional use. The formulation is not harmful to your dental health.

Unlike conventional bleaching agents used in dental practices, the ALPINE WHITE whitening gel used in the Studio does not contain peroxides such as hydrogen peroxide and carbamide peroxide. Whitening is completely painless. Neither tooth enamel nor gums are damaged, as confirmed in our clinical study. In the dental practice, the whitening agent is also activated with light, which is not necessary with our bleaching method and is therefore more pleasant to carry out.

Please note: We do not currently offer dental trays, but specialise in in-office bleaching.

Home bleaching, on the other hand, is a method that the customer can carry out at home. ALPINE WHITE offers you various products for home bleaching.

Overall, in-office bleaching is the faster and more effective bleaching method that is supervised by a dental professional. Home bleaching, on the other hand, is the more convenient and cost-effective method that you can carry out yourself at home. The choice between the two bleaching methods depends on your individual needs and preferences and how much time and money you want to invest.

• Combo: Choose this package if your last dental hygiene was between 2 and 4 months ago and you want a quick but effective cleaning.
• Combo Pro: Choose this package if your last dental hygiene was more than 4 months ago or if you prefer a more comprehensive dental cleaning and check-up.

If you have any further questions or are unsure which package is right for you, please don't hesitate to contact us!

Combo package:

• Duration: 30 min dental hygiene + 90 min bleaching
• Suitable for: People whose last dental hygiene was 2 to 4 months ago.
• Details: With this package, we concentrate our dental hygiene on the front teeth, especially if there is an excessive amount of tartar. This enables effective cleaning and whitening in a shorter time.

Combo Pro package:

• Duration: 60 min dental hygiene + 90 min bleaching
• Suitable for: People whose last dental hygiene was more than 4 months ago.
• Details: This package offers a complete dental cleaning, including a detailed assessment and check of caries activity. The longer duration of dental hygiene allows a more thorough cleaning and care of your teeth.

The different durations of dental hygiene in our Combo and Combo Pro packages enable customised dental cleaning based on the condition of your teeth and the time that has passed since your last dental hygiene. This ensures that your teeth are optimally cared for and prepared for the subsequent bleaching.