Staining can occur by drinking tea, coffee, soft drinks, red wine, and even smoking. Lifestyle is not the only contributing factor, genetics and the aging process can also darken your smile. Your smile can be improved.
Our dental team offers two smile whitening options: take home teeth whitening and in-office teeth whitening. Both processes will give you a whiter, brighter smile, helping you look and feel younger and healthier.
In the picture (right), you can see how dramatically a smile can be improved by teeth whitening. Just after a week and half of daily applications, you can see the amazing difference for yourself.
Take home teeth whitening: impressions of your teeth are taken to create custom bleaching trays. These trays are similar to custom-made sport/night guards, but they are much thinner. Once constructed these trays are used by placing whitening gel in the space allotted per tooth. Whitening requires little time—30 minutes a day for 7-14 days is ample to time to see beautiful results to a brighter, whiter set of teeth.
Iveri is a tooth whitening process that safely lifts stains and whitens teeth in 15 minutes. The Ivery solution is effective, designed to virtually eliminate tooth sensitivity, and is the most affordable in office whitening option.
For optimal results, it is recommended that your teeth are professionally cleaned prior to your whitening treatment. During the process, Vitamin E oil is applied to your gums, preventing irritation. A compact gel-lined tray will then be positioned in your mouth and the gel will be activated by an LED light.
If you are looking for teeth whitening in New Westminster, BC, Sapperton Dental provides professional teeth whitening consultations designed to help patients achieve a brighter, more confident smile. Our dental team can assess your teeth, discuss your whitening goals, and recommend an approach based on your oral health and the type of discoloration you have.
Professional teeth whitening is different from simply using an over-the-counter whitening product. A dental professional can first determine whether whitening is appropriate for your teeth and gums and help you understand what results you may reasonably expect.
Professional teeth whitening is a cosmetic dental treatment designed to lighten the appearance of natural tooth enamel and reduce certain types of tooth discoloration.
Teeth can become darker or stained for many reasons, including:
The best whitening approach depends on the cause of the discoloration, the condition of your teeth and gums, and whether you have existing dental restorations.
If you are considering whitening, a dental evaluation can help determine whether professional whitening is appropriate for you.
You can discuss professional teeth whitening with Sapperton Dental in New Westminster, BC.
Our clinic is located at:
301 East Columbia Street #105
New Westminster, BC V3L 3W5
Sapperton Dental serves patients in New Westminster and the surrounding communities. The clinic is located in the Sapperton area, near Sapperton SkyTrain Station and across from Royal Columbian Hospital.
If you are unsure whether whitening is right for you, you can begin with a consultation and oral health assessment.
Professional teeth whitening uses whitening agents to help reduce certain stains and discoloration from natural teeth.
The process generally involves:
The exact treatment process can vary depending on your oral health and the whitening method recommended by your dental professional.
Tooth discoloration can have both external and internal causes.
Extrinsic stains develop on the outside of the tooth and are commonly associated with:
Professional dental cleaning may help remove some surface deposits and stains.
For patients who want a brighter smile beyond routine cleaning, professional teeth whitening may be an option.
You can learn more about maintaining healthy teeth and gums on our preventive dentistry page.
Intrinsic discoloration occurs within the tooth and can be more difficult to treat with conventional whitening.
The cause may include:
Because not every type of discoloration responds in the same way, an evaluation can help determine which options may be appropriate.
Professional teeth whitening is generally considered an established cosmetic dental treatment when appropriately selected and performed according to professional guidance.
However, whitening is not appropriate for everyone, and temporary tooth sensitivity or gum irritation can occur.
Before whitening, it is important to consider conditions such as:
If an oral health problem is identified, your dentist may recommend addressing it before beginning cosmetic whitening.
Yes. Temporary tooth sensitivity is one of the possible side effects of teeth whitening.
Some patients may notice sensitivity to:
Sensitivity can vary from person to person.
If you already have sensitive teeth, tell your dentist before whitening so your oral health and treatment options can be considered appropriately.
Whitening should not be viewed as a treatment for the underlying cause of persistent tooth sensitivity.
The longevity of whitening results varies between individuals.
Results can be affected by:
Whitening is not necessarily permanent. Maintaining good oral hy