What Causes Teeth Discolouration?
Over time, your teeth can change colours due to a number of factors:
In-Office vs. At-Home Teeth Whitening
You may see different over-the-counter (OTC) bleaching products online or at your local pharmacy, such as toothpaste or strips that whiten by bleaching your teeth. However, before you try these, keep in mind a few limitations of these kits:
How Does In-Office Teeth Whitening Work?
In-office teeth whitening procedure uses a formula containing hydrogen peroxide, which breaks down into water and oxygen components when exposed to the air and water in your mouth. The oxygen molecules then break stains into smaller pieces, which makes the colour less concentrated and your teeth brighter.
Another option, one that Kaydental offers, is a product called Opalescence. This product combines the convenience of an at-home product together with professional in-office guidance. Opalescence is dispensed only by a licensed dental professional.
Some people may experience tooth sensitivity from whitening procedures. This happens when the peroxide in the whitener gets through the enamel to the soft layer of dentin and irritates the nerve of your tooth. In most cases, the sensitivity is temporary. Make sure to follow the directions of any teeth whitening products, including OTC whitening products. You are always welcome to ask our dentists for guidance.
The results from professional teeth whitening can last for as long as a year depending on your diet and lifestyle. With touch-up treatments (at home) every few months, your results can last even longer. "Touch-ups" are especially useful for patients who regularly drink beverages that can stain teeth, including coffee, tea and red wine.
Be sure to speak to our dentists or dental hygienists about professional teeth whitening as well as OTC whitening products. Together, we can compare treatments and determine which solution will be most effective for you. Contact us today to schedule a consultation appointment!
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Our fees are based on the most current Ontario Dental Association fee guide for General Practitioners for general dental services and the most current Ontario Dental Association fee guide for Specialists for specialty dental services.
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At Kaydental, we believe that a fair fee is one of the key features in building a strong patient-doctor relationship. At our North York dental office, we follow the suggested fee guide for General Practitioners from the Ontario Dental Association (ODA) in order to maintain pricing stability and keep patients in the know about the price of every service and product they pay for.
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.