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Teeth Whitening
When you meet someone, do you flash your smile? Or do you hide your teeth? If yellow or stained teeth are keeping you from looking and feeling your best, then bleaching -- a safe, quick process that whitens teeth -- could put a brighter smile in your life and give your self-confidence a boost.
Is Whitening for Me?
Whitening is tough on stains, but gentle on your teeth. It can remove many stains that are in the outer layers of the tooth. If your teeth have yellowed with age or are stained from tobacco, tea, coffee, or food, whitening may restore their natural whiteness. Antibiotic (tetracycline) stains and discoloration caused by an injury may take longer to whiten and not respond as well. Whitening will not change the colour of fillings and crowns, and it's not advised if you're pregnant or breastfeeding.
Keep your teeth whiter by following these tips:
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Don't smoke. Smoking stains the outer layers of your teeth causing them to turn brown.
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Avoid food and liquids that stain. Red wine, tea, coffee, and some foods, such as berries, can leave stains on your teeth.
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Brush and floss your teeth at least once a day to remove plaque. Plaque turns to tartar (calculus), which can discolor your teeth. See your dentist for regular checkups and cleaning. Removing plaque and tartar helps keep your teeth white and free of decay.
Whitening is best done once the teeth are professionally cleaned and the gums are healthy. We offer two options for whitening: a take home kit or an in-office procedure. The take home kit is convenient for those who would like to do the whitening at their convenience and don’t mind wearing a thin tray in their mouth on a daily basis. The kit includes a custom made mouth tray for both upper and lower teeth and 2 syringes of whitening material. Most patients have enough product that will enable them to do touch ups, if necessary. There is also the option of buying more product for touch ups since you will already have the trays.
The in-office procedure is recommended for those who do not have sensitivity in the teeth or gums and for those who want the convenience of having the whitening done in 1 or 2 appointments.
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Veneers
Veneers are can be made from either porcelain or composite filling material. They are placed over the front teeth to change color and/or shape of the teeth. Veneers are ideal for teeth that are too small, too big, uneven surfaces or badly discoloured. Veneers solve such irregularities and create a durable and pleasing smile.
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VENEERS BEFORE
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VENEERS AFTER
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Bonding is a procedure that uses composite resin filling material to improve the appearance of misshapen, chipped or discoloured teeth. It will lighten any stains you may have, close up minor gaps and can be used to correct crooked teeth. Bonding can be used to cover any natural flaws by applying a thin coating of a plastic material on the front surface of your teeth. After this, a bonding material is applied, sculpted, coloured and shaped to provide a pleasing result. A high-intensity light then hardens the plastic, and the surface is finely polished.
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Tooth Contouring and Reshaping
Tooth contouring and reshaping can correct crooked teeth, chipped teeth, cracked teeth or even overlapping teeth in just one session. In certain cases, it can be an alternative to braces. This is also a procedure of subtle changes. Tooth contouring and reshaping is commonly used to alter the length, shape or position of your teeth.
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