What can teeth whitening change?
Whitening aims to lighten the shade of natural teeth. It does not change the colour of crowns, veneers or fillings. The result depends on the starting shade and the cause of the staining.
Sensitivity can occur. The protocol and precautions are therefore chosen after checking the teeth and gums.
What are veneers for?
A veneer covers the visible face of a tooth. It can change a shape, a shade or an irregularity. Before proposing it, the dentist checks what will have to be changed on the tooth and the way the teeth meet.
A solution that touches the tooth less can sometimes meet your request. The dentist compares the possibilities with you before proposing a treatment.
How to choose between the solutions?
The choice starts from the change you are looking for and from what is possible without compromising the health of the teeth. Whitening mainly concerns colour, whereas veneers can also change shape. Hygiene care or the restoration of a tooth may need to be done before the cosmetic treatment.
Would you like to talk about your smile?
The consultation starts from your request and compares the suitable options.
The practice plans short videos to explain the main treatments. This one will be added once it has been filmed. [VIDEO TO BE CONFIRMED]
In practice
- Appointments
- Book online or call 022 320 19 19. You do not need to know the name of the treatment, just say what brings you. Appointment length: [DURATION TO BE CONFIRMED].
- Estimate and funding
- In Switzerland, most dental care is not covered by basic health insurance (LAMal/KVG). When a treatment is proposed, a written estimate is given to you before starting. [PAYMENT AND INVOICING TERMS TO BE CONFIRMED]
- Accident
- If the treatment follows an accident, it is reported to your accident insurance (LAA/UVG) or your health insurer. Mention it when booking, the team explains the declaration.
- Where
- The treatment is provided at the Meyrin practice. For Nyon, the treatments offered are still to be confirmed. [TO BE CONFIRMED]
This information helps you prepare the appointment. Only an examination can tell which treatment suits you. Additional source: SSO Geneva, cosmetic dentistry and whitening. Updated 25 August 2026.