Teeth Whitening
Artarmon

We use the AMD Picasso Dental Laser. It’s nothing like the blue lights you’ll see in supermarket whitening stores. The whitening agent is first applied to your tooth. Applying the laser accelerates the chemical reaction that changes the top layer of your tooth. The result is a bigger change in colour and the results afterwards.

Some people report having sensitive teeth after having their teeth whitened. Usually, the sensitivity is temporary and will abate after one or two days. If you find that your problems persist, we encourage you to contact us straightaway.

There are many foods and drinks rich in colour that can stain your teeth. These include chocolate, curry, coffee, tea and red wine. Avoid these and you’ll show off a brighter smile without having to complete a whitening procedure. Smoking is a tremendous contributor to staining your teeth. If you’re interested in quitting, we’ll provide you with some resources.

Your teeth will appear whiter for longer if you avoid the foods and drinks discussed above and refrain from smoking. It is difficult to say how long a typical case lasts since the results of whitening can vary from one person to the next. There are also various systems that may not work as well on the market today. We’ll let you know what you can expect at your initial consultation.

We provide you with a take-home kit every time that you have your teeth whitened in our office. It allows you to “touch up” your teeth when you notice that their bright colour is fading. When you have used all of your home kit’s bleaching solution, just give us a call and we’ll discuss whether you want to have in-office whitening done again or if you’d like to repurchase a take-home whitening kit.

There are few contraindications for teeth whitening, so most people are candidates. There are, however, some exceptions to having your teeth whitened. For example, if you have decay present in your teeth, you must first address this problem before getting started with teeth whitening. Teeth whitening is only appropriate for adults and is never performed on children. If you needed a cleaning before your whitening, we can take care of that prior to treatment.

Teeth whitening works only on natural teeth. Restorations such as crowns, fillings or veneers will not be affected. If you require complex dental work, you’ll want to complete your teeth whitening first. Then, we can choose the shade for your restoration that matches your newly-brightened teeth.

When it comes to teeth whitening, the costs vary depending on the results you wish to achieve. To get a more accurate number, schedule a consultation with us. An approximation is $300-$850 for in-chair whitening and a take-home kit for $20-$500. The fees vary depending on the whitening used and the results you wish to achieve.