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Monday, March 28, 2011

Why Should a Dentist Whiten My Teeth?

With so many tooth whitening products on the market, many of them available over the counter, you might wonder why you need to visit a dentist to remove stains from your smile. The simple answer is that tooth whitening performed at Willow Dental in Mississauga will provide better, longer lasting results than any over-the-counter product.

In- Office Tooth Whitening

Whitening products sold over the counter are usually painted on or applied with strips or plastic trays. Professional tooth whitening products used in our dental office are similar in their application, but the whitening agents are much stronger.

One popular in-office tooth whitening system is Zoom! Tooth Whitening. In this procedure, a whitening agent is applied to your teeth and then activated with a special light. The procedure usually takes about an hour and a half, and can lighten your teeth as much as 7 to 10 shades.

For best results, we recommend a teeth-cleaning session before any tooth-whitening procedure.


Take-Home Tooth Whitening

Tray whitening is also available at Willow Dental. For more stubborn staining, our experienced tooth whitening dentists provide custom-made, take-home trays and a professional-strength whitening agent. The trays are similar to over-the-counter products, but are more efficient because they are custom fit to your own teeth.

You put the whitening agent in the trays, and then wear the trays for 15 to20 minutes twice a day. After a week or two of consistent treatment, your teeth will be restored to their natural, brilliant colour.

For the very best results in tooth whitening in the Toronto and Mississauga area, please contact us about whitening at Willow Dental. We can help you determine what kind of tooth whitening will work best to give you the bright, shining smile you’ve always wanted.

posted by allisonb at 11:19 AM