Whiter, brighter teeth can make a big improvement in your appearance and your self-confidence. At Dr.Kapur’s Crowns & Canals Dental Pain Free Dentistry, our expert cosmetic dentists provide patients with professional teeth whitening treatments using the advanced in office whitening system for immediate results that are much superior to over-the-counter products.
Teeth can turn dark for many reasons, including years of stain accumulation from specific foods and beverages as well as cigarette and cigar smoke and chewing tobacco. Some medications can cause teeth to turn dark, as can some diseases. Teeth can turn dark on the outside or they can become discoloured from inside as a result of trauma or disease. Whitening treatments are ineffective for discoloration that occurs inside the teeth. Before your whitening treatment, your teeth will be examined to help determine the cause of discoloration to ensure whitening is the best option for you.
Your dentist will use a specially-formulated hydrogen peroxide-based gel developed specifically for professional tooth whitening in a dentist’s office. As a result it’s much more effective and provides more consistent and longer-lasting results than products you can buy in a store. During the whitening procedure, the gel will be applied to your teeth and an activating light will be used to help the gel achieve its optimal effects. A mouthpiece will be used to help hold your lips back from your teeth to ensure the entire tooth surface is exposed to the gel and the light. Once the treatment is finished – a process that takes about 15 minutes – the gel will be removed, revealing your whiter, brighter smile.
Unlike many at-home products that take weeks before even mild improvements can be seen, with our professional in office whitening, you’ll see the results of your treatment right away. You can expect your teeth to become 2-6 shades whiter, depending upon your condition . While excellent results can be achieved with a single treatment, most patients opt for a series of two to three treatments spaced a few weeks apart for the best results.