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Say Hello to Summer with a Fresh Bright Smile!

 
As we slowly begin to regain some sense of normalcy in our daily lives, we can finally start looking forward to seeing our family and friends again. What better way to greet them than with a radiant smile! A smile is one of the first things you notice when you meet someone. A confident, healthy smile can help you feel better about yourself and leave a memorable, positive impression. Over time, your teeth may be discoloured or stained due to a number of factors.

Teeth whitening is a cosmetic dental service that can restore discoloured teeth to a healthy, natural colour. It is a safe, efficient, and highly effective procedure under the supervision of a dental professional.

Common Causes of Tooth Discolouration

  • Food/drinks: Coffee, tea, sodas, wines, and certain foods (e.g. curry, tomato-based sauces, berries etc.) can stain your teeth.
  • Tobacco use (smoking or chewing).
  • Disease or trauma: Several diseases that affect the enamel (the hard surface of the teeth) or dentin (the underlying material under the enamel) can cause discoloured teeth. Trauma, such as damage from a fall, can also cause discoloration to the enamel in young children and adults.
  • Medical treatments: Some medical treatments such as high blood pressure medications, chemotherapy, radiation etc. can contribute to tooth stain.
  • Poor dental hygiene: Not brushing, flossing, and rinsing enough to remove plaque and stain-producing substances.
  • Aging and genetics: As you age, the outer layer of enamel on your teeth wears away, revealing the natural colour of dental underneath. While some people may have naturally brighter or thicker enamel than others, most suffer from enamel loss which results in staining of teeth.

How Does Professional Teeth Whitening Work?

Most teeth whitening systems use a peroxide-based formula, such as hydrogen peroxide or carbamide peroxide. The bleaching agent breaks down stains into smaller pieces, which makes the color less concentrated and your teeth brighter.

Over-the-counter (OTC) whitening products also work this way. The greatest difference between OTC products and professional in-office or take-home whitening methods is the peroxide ratio in the formula. With a professionally prepared treatment, your dentist can offer you higher peroxide percentages, and therefore stronger whitening.

What to Expect at an In-Office Teeth Whitening Appointment

  1. Your dentist would use a tooth shade chart to determine the current shade of your teeth and discuss the desired result with you.
  2. Your dentist would then polish your teeth and remove any remaining plaque.
  3. The whitening agent would be applied to your teeth and left on for up to an hour. Your dentist may also use a UV light to activate the agent if it is part of your treatment.
  4. Once the whitening process is complete, your mouth is rinsed and your dentist may apply fluoride, which will help mitigate any potential sensitivity.

If you are interested in teeth whitening to help bring out your brightest smile, contact our office today to find out if it is the right procedure for you!

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Fees and Financial Information

At our North York dental office, our fees are based on the most current Ontario Dental Association fee guides.

If you have any questions about the costs of any of our dental services, please contact us so one of our staff members can clarify and guide you through the price determinations.

Doctor Referral

You can find our patient referral form here. We provide dental care for the whole family, including children's dentistry and emergency dental care.

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