What Would People Most Like to Change About Their Smiles?
Most people desire whiter teeth!
Teeth whitening is not only the fastest and easiest way to enhance your smile but also has added benefits that go beyond aesthetics. It boosts your confidence and can even motivate better oral hygiene habits. A whiter smile often encourages people to take greater care of their teeth, leading to improved overall dental health.
Teeth whitening, when done by a professional, is a safe and effective process that minimizes the risk of gum irritation or enamel damage that can occur with over-the-counter products. In-office treatments are customized to your needs, ensuring you get the results you want while protecting the health of your teeth and gums. Plus, you’ll notice a brighter, healthier smile in as little as one visit, all under expert supervision.
Why Choose Professional Teeth Whitening?
Everyone’s teeth are different. Factors like age, lifestyle, diet, and medications can all impact your teeth and gums, meaning that an over-the-counter whitening product might not work for you—or worse, could even harm your gums. Professional teeth whitening offers distinct advantages that ensure both safety and effectiveness.
- Tailored to Your Needs: When you visit us, we take the time to understand your concerns and goals. After thoroughly examining your teeth and gums, we recommend the most suitable whitening procedure to achieve the results you want, while keeping your oral health in mind.
- Performed by Experts: Our dentists are highly trained in advanced teeth whitening techniques. They follow strict safety protocols to ensure the procedure is performed correctly and without risks to your health.
- Dramatic Improvement: We use prescription-strength bleaching solutions that are more powerful than anything available in stores, offering maximum whitening potential.
- Immediate Results: In just about an hour, you’ll see noticeable results that far exceed what any off-the-shelf product can deliver.
- Even Whitening: Store-bought products, like whitening strips, often lead to uneven results. Our expert dentists ensure that all surfaces and angles of your teeth are evenly whitened for a uniform, bright smile.
- Increased Comfort: We use advanced techniques, including lasers, to minimize sensitivity and protect your gums, providing a more comfortable experience.
Here’s why professional teeth whitening is a better choice:
Only a qualified dentist can evaluate the safest and most effective whitening procedure for you, ensuring your teeth stay healthy while achieving the bright smile you’re after. Give us a call today!
At-Home Whitening Kits
For those who prefer to brighten their smile at their own pace and from the comfort of home, we offer customized take-home whitening kits.
- Medical-Strength Whitening Gel: Our kits contain a much more powerful whitening formula than anything available over the counter, ensuring faster and more effective results.
- Custom-Fit Dental Trays: Unlike generic trays found in store-bought kits, our trays are custom-made to fit your teeth perfectly. This ensures even and complete whitening by conforming to the unique contours of your teeth.
- Expert Guidance: Our dentists will guide you on how to use the kit safely and effectively, maximizing results while protecting your teeth and gums.
Unlike store-bought options, our kits gradually whiten your enamel over three to four weeks and provide several key advantages:
Get near-professional whitening results with our personalized at-home whitening kits!
When to Whiten?
As our dentists often advise, teeth whitening won’t change the appearance of crowns, bridges, veneers, or fillings. That’s why we recommend whitening your teeth first if you’ll need any of these dental restorations in the near future. This way, our dentists can match the colour of your new dental work to your freshly whitened teeth.
Professional teeth whitening not only removes surface stains but also tackles deep discoloration, giving you a brighter, more even smile.
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Why Teeth Become Stained or Discolored
Surface Stains: Our teeth are covered by a strong layer of enamel, the hardest substance in your body.
- Dark-coloured drinks like tea, coffee, wine, colas, and fruit juices.
- Dark-coloured sauces such as tomato or soy sauce.
- Sugary drinks and foods.
- Brightly coloured fruits like berries, cherries, and pomegranates.
- Tobacco products.
- Poor nutrition and inconsistent oral hygiene can also contribute to discoloured teeth.
However, enamel is porous, meaning it has tiny openings that can absorb substances, leading to stains. Common causes of surface stains include:
Deep Stains: Discoloration can also occur within the tooth, in the layer just beneath the enamel, which is naturally yellow or gray. As you age and enamel wears down, this underlying colour becomes more visible, making teeth appear dull. Additionally, certain medications, illnesses, and injuries can cause internal tooth discoloration.
Top Teeth Whitening Options
Teeth whitening is a safe and effective way to brighten your natural teeth without needing more invasive procedures like veneers. Whether you choose an in-office treatment or a take-home kit, you’ll see noticeable results without experiencing lasting sensitivity.
Professional Whitening Treatment
For most patients, the fastest and most effective option is a professional in-office treatment. During this procedure, a powerful bleaching solution is applied to your teeth using specially designed trays. Once the trays are in place, a laser is used to gently heat the solution, activating oxygen molecules that penetrate the enamel and lift stains. This method provides immediate, dramatic results and helps minimize the risk of sensitivity and gum irritation.
Take-Home Teeth Whitening Kit
For those who prefer whitening their teeth at home, we offer customized take-home whitening kits. These kits include trays that are tailored to fit the contours of your teeth, ensuring even and thorough whitening. Unlike over-the-counter kits, our trays are moulded to your specific teeth, which helps reduce the risk of sensitivity and irritation. Over the course of three to four weeks, you’ll gradually see your enamel lighten for a brighter smile.
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to schedule an initial consultation & exam.
Your consultation will include an examination of everything from your teeth, gums and soft tissues to the shape and condition of your bite. Generally, we want to see how your whole mouth looks and functions. Before we plan your treatment we want to know everything about the health and aesthetic of your smile, and, most importantly, what you want to achieve so we can help you get there.
Cost of Professional Teeth Whitening in Toronto
The cost of professional teeth whitening performed in a dental office typically ranges from $600 to $1200. If you’re looking for a more budget-friendly option, a take-home whitening kit guided by dental professionals can cost between $300 and $600.
So why is there a significant difference in cost? Here’s a breakdown of the pros and cons between in-office whitening, take-home kits, and over-the-counter options:
- Performed by experienced dental professionals for optimal results.
- Precise application minimizes gum irritation and reduces the risk of lasting sensitivity.
- Stronger, more effective whitening agents are used in the office.
- The fastest option for achieving noticeably whiter teeth.
- Guided by dental professionals, take-home kits offer more effective results than over-the-counter products.
- You can achieve noticeably whiter teeth in weeks rather than months.
- Custom-made trays ensure easy application, reduce gum irritation, and provide even whitening.
In-Office Whitening
Take-Home Kit
For a more accurate quote or if you have further questions, feel free to give us a call or request an appointment today!
Frequently Asked Questions
Plaque forms when bacteria from food and drink particles aren’t fully cleaned off your teeth. Over time, plaque hardens into tartar, which can only be removed by a dentist or hygienist. This yellow buildup can develop if you’re not brushing thoroughly or frequently enough.
Yes, teeth whitening is generally safe, though you may experience some tooth sensitivity, especially during the first or second treatment. This usually subsides over time. It’s important to carefully follow instructions for any take-home kits or over-the-counter products to avoid issues.
Teeth whitening does not change the colour of crowns, veneers, or fillings. Whitening surrounding teeth may make these restorations appear more noticeable, so it’s something to consider when planning your treatment.
Teeth whitening is typically considered a cosmetic procedure and is not covered by most insurance plans. Check with your insurance provider for details. We can also provide an estimate to submit to them for consideration.
To maintain your newly whitened teeth, avoid foods and drinks that would stain a white shirt. This includes tea, coffee, red wine, dark sodas, fruit juice, tomato sauce, curry, soy sauce, red meat, chocolate, and most fruits except bananas.
The longevity of teeth whitening results depends on the type of treatment and how well you maintain your oral hygiene. Typically, results can last from 6 months to 3 years.