REVIEW: BriteSmile Teeth
Whitening
There is a
direct correlation between tooth color and age. Over the years, teeth darken as a result of wear and tear and
stain accumulation. Teeth starts to show a yellow cast in our twenties due to the wearing down of the
porcelain-like enamel which allows the yellow colour of dentin – the teeth’s core material – to show through. By
the forties, the yellow gives way to brown and more maintenance may be called for. By the fifties, the teeth
have absorbed a host of stubborn stains which can prove difficult to remove.
Thanks to my
coffee habit, my teeth have definitely lost their luster and are starting to look a little yellow. To get them
sparkling white, I sought the help of Dr Ronnie Yap at the Orchard Scotts Dental and he scheduled me in for a
cleaning session before the BriteSmile Teeth Whitening treatment. This will make the treatment more effective.
On top of that, I would also be given a take-home kit to maintain my bright smile.
Treatment
process:


Orchard Scotts
Dental is a pristine and luxurious clinic that treats every patient like a VIP. I was first shown around the
clinic before being ushered to the X-ray room where two X-rays were done using a digital X-ray with 70 percent
less radiation. Then, photos were taken and molds of my teeth done for my take-home whitening
kit.

A cleaning
session was next and it was the most thorough one I have ever had. After scaling my teeth three times and
polishing them, my dental hygienist gave them a good flossing, and even threw in a flossing lesson for me. She
also explained why I have sensitive teeth (thanks to overly-aggressive brushing with the wrong toothbrush), gave
me a tube of Colgate’s new toothpaste for sensitive teeth as well as recommended a toothbrush to me. I was
advised to use the toothpaste to de-sensitize my teeth before my laser teeth whitening in a week’s
time.
After a week,
I returned to Orchard Scotts Dental to do my BriteSmile Teeth Whitening treatment, also referred to as the
in-office whitening treatment. First, a short survey was done to assess my lifestyle and dietary habits, then
photos were taken and my teeth polished again to maximize treatment results. Plastic retractors were placed in
my mouth to expose my teeth and a gum barrier cream applied to protect them. Whitening gel was applied on my
teeth and a bright, blue light placed in front of my mouth to activate the whitening gel. The entire whitening
process took three rounds of 20 minutes each with a new application of gel for each
round.
Results:

My teeth were
definitely a few shades whiter after the treatment. Their yellowish tinge was gone and they looked much
healthier and cleaner! Dr Yap used the whitening brand, BriteSmile, which is suitable for sensitive teeth.
What’s amazing is that my teeth did not feel sensitive at all during the treatment process, and even after when
I had hot noodles and cold fruits for dinner.

I was also
pleasantly surprised by the nice touches during the hour-long treatment. For example, a warm blanket was placed
over my exposed legs and I was also given an alarm to sound if my teeth became sensitive. I was given my
before-and-after photos in a nice card, a hi-tech looking home whitening kit as well as desensitizing gel to use
at home, in case my teeth got sensitive.

Orchard Scotts
Dental scores top marks for its personalized service. It offers complimentary consults for patients who wish to
find out more about their services and you can count on their highly-informed assistants to help you create
healthy, beautiful smiles, just like Hollywood celebrities!
Duration: 120 minutes
Cost: $1200 for in-office and take-home whitening, $120 for teeth cleaning
(First 10 readers of ReviewAntiAging.com, will get a free New Patient Exam
valued at $200 and a $100 voucher off your teeth whitening treatment, please quote “ReviewAntiAging.com” when
you make your appointment).
Location: Orchard Scotts
Dental
Orchard Scotts
Dental is at:
501 Orchard
Road
Wheelock Place
#05-08
Tel: 6732
9939
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