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A Dentist’s Guide to Teeth Whitening in Singapore (2025)

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A brighter, whiter smile can do wonders for your confidence and make a lasting impression, but with so many teeth whitening options available in Singapore, where do you start? From professional in-clinic treatments to over-the-counter products, understanding the differences can help you achieve the best results safely. In this guide, we’ll break down the various […]

The A to Z of Teeth Whitening Treatments

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Tooth discolouration is a common dental concern faced by many due to how easily it can occur. Not only does it impact the aesthetics of one’s smile, but it can also have detrimental effects on a person’s confidence. Fortunately, thanks to the availability of teeth whitening treatments, achieving a bright and white smile isn’t difficult. […]

What’s the Difference Between Veneers at a Dental Clinic VS a Beauty Salon?

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Dental veneers are thin shells of tooth-coloured material designed to cover the front surface of your teeth. This helps to improve the appearance of discoloured, stained, chipped, or misaligned teeth, giving you a perfect, beautiful smile. You would think that veneers can only be done at dental clinics, but they can be found at beauty […]

Achieving the Perfect Smile can be as simple as ABC

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These are the ABCs of a perfect smile: A. Alignment: your teeth should be straight B. Brightness: your teeth should be white C. Contours: Every tooth should have an aesthetically pleasing shape Question: When is a smile just a smile? Answer: Never! While cheesy, it is true that a smile is a window to one’s […]

PAP and Titanium Dioxide Dental Whitening: Too Good To Be True?

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The pursuit of white teeth is a tale as old as time. Decades ago, Hydrogen Peroxide was found to be effective for teeth whitening. To date, it remains the only chemical compound that has stood the test of time, proving itself to be clinically effective with the hundreds of research papers available on the subject. […]

Teeth Whitening: Professional Whitening or DIY?

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With the increasing number of people looking for ways to achieve a dazzling and beautiful smile, the demand for teeth whitening treatments is on the rise. Some people may opt for professional teeth whitening services provided by dentists while others may prefer a DIY approach to save costs. Although both options give you the same […]

Tooth Discolouration: How to Prevent It From Happening?

Close up image of a smile that shows difference between stained teeth and whitened teeth

A dazzling smile with a set of white teeth gives you a confidence boost. However, achieving clean and white teeth without professional teeth whitening treatments can be challenging, especially when daily habits such as drinking coffee can easily lead to teeth discolouration. However, with proper dental care and healthy practices, you can effortlessly maintain a […]

Debunking 5 Myths and Misconceptions About Teeth Whitening

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Many people dream about having a sparkly white set of teeth, and would go on the search for teeth whitening products, such as toothpastes or teeth whitening kits to achieve cleaner teeth. Some of these methods can help to lighten teeth shades slightly, but not all of them are as effective. If you’re thinking about […]

6 Reasons Why You Should Only Whiten Your Teeth At A Professional Dental Clinic

Woman comparing tooth color shades for whitening.

Updated: Dec 1, 2022 Many non-dentist whitening establishments have popped up over the years. They claim to offer cheaper, yet equally effective dental whitening or bleaching as a professional dentist. Are their claims too good to be true? Well, here at Brightside Dental, we’re dentists and we’re here to shed some light on the matter. […]