Cosmetic
Veneers
If you’re looking to cosmetically correct or enhance the appearance of one or more teeth, we suggest veneers. They are very thin, porcelain or resin shells that you can customize in color and shape. They are non-invasive and are resistant to future stains.
Common uses for veneers:
Chipped or broken teeth
Misshapen or irregular teeth
Teeth that do not respond to traditional whitening treatments
Discoloured teeth eg Fluorosis
Whitening
Professional teeth whitening is faster, more effective, and longer lasting that treatments you find over the counter. As we age, our teeth darken over time. We can brighten your teeth by five to ten shades in a single session, but maintaining good oral hygiene and steering away from certain foods and beverages will help keep any future whitening services to a minimum. We may also prescribe some medication for you to use at home that helps the whitening process.
In-office Whitening (Done by dentist or hygienist)
Procedure:
Thorough cleansing and polishing of teeth
Application of gum protectant
Application of whitening agent
Whitening agent may sometimes laser-activated
Whitening agent is left on teeth for several minutes
Teeth and gums are rinsed
Post-procedure Care
Things to avoid:
Tobacco products
Coffee and tea
Red wine
Food coloring
Any bright-colored drinks
Take home whitening(Special trays worn by patient at home)
Special custom trays are made by the dentist and provided together with a low concentration bleaching gels to our patients. The patient is instructed on how to use the trays and reviewed after about two weeks to check the progress of the treatment. Take home whitening generally takes longer to achieve the desired effect but are still effective if used as instructed. It can be used to augment or maintain the effect of in-office whitening.Professional teeth whitening is faster, more effective, and longer lasting that treatments you find over the counter. As we age, our teeth darken over time. We can brighten your teeth by five to ten shades in a single session, but maintaining good oral hygiene and steering away from certain foods and beverages will help keep any future whitening services to a minimum. We may also prescribe some medication for you to use at home that helps the whitening process.