Tooth whitening is a quick process that both lightens and brightens teeth. The process involves applying bleach to the tooth surface, which reacts with a UV or LED lamp for about 10 minutes. The dentist will also offer you some mouthwash containing fluoride after your appointment so it can help rebuild enamel on your newly white smile!

If you’re tired of the yellowing on your teeth or are looking to enhance their brightness, getting a tooth whitening at the dentist’s office is just what you need. Essentially it will lighten and brighten your smile by removing stains from food that have been in contact with them over time.

The most common teeth whitening formulations involve the use of either hydrogen peroxide or carbamide peroxide. This ingredient helps to dissolve stains, so your teeth get brighter as a result. Depending on what you prefer- professional bleaching in office or home with at-home treatments – formulas can vary from one another and their strength/processing time.

Teeth whitening does not work on all discolorations. Some people’s natural tooth coloration is more brown or gray than others, and therefore they can’t be made whiter with the bleaching process. Whitening procedures cannot lighten cosmetic restorations such as dental caps, veneers, crowns, and fillings.

If you’re looking for a whiter, brighter smile that isn’t going to cost your mouth its natural colour and health, some tremendous at-home whitening methods work well. The most popular of these is toothpaste or strips, which will help remove stains on teeth and leave them feeling clean.  Another option includes gels with high peroxide concentrations to make quick progress without being overburdened by long periods of sitting under bleaching lights.

You might be considering whitening your teeth right now. But if you have sensitive gums and teeth, make an appointment today with your Newmarket dentist to know if chairside bleaching is for you.