Teeth Whitening

The professional whitening take-home kits that we offer at Toothville Family Dentistry generally takes about 15 minutes. After proper use, our clients have found results in as little as a few days. After ensuring that the gums and lips are protected, leaving only the teeth exposed, a bleaching agent made up of hydrogen peroxide is applied to the teeth and it does all the work!

Our office also dispenses take-home kits along with a custom-made mouthpiece. These 10% carbamide peroxide (the bleaching agent) gels are generally used for two weeks in order to obtain the desired results.

Over-the-counter bleaching kits also contain carbamide peroxide, but you won’t get the custom-fitted mouthpiece, and your saliva tends to weaken the effectiveness of the gel.

Some people experience tooth sensitivity after using bleaching agents. This is usually temporary and goes away after completion of the whitening process. Others notice irritation of their gums – especially when the bleaching tray is not custom made and the gums come in contact with the bleaching agent.

Side effects should always be brought to our attention so we can advise you on whether they are typical or not.

Believe it or not, bleaching can become addictive for some people who never believe that their teeth are white enough! This is dangerous because too much exposure to carbamide peroxide may cause the tooth enamel to appear translucent and increase teeth and gum sensitivity and irritation.

And you certainly don’t want your teeth to glow in the dark, do you? So be safe and know when to say when, and that’s usually when the colour of your teeth match the whites of your eyes!

If you want to be really safe, schedule an appointment with Toothville Family Dentistry and let us make your smile shine! Give us a call to set up a convenient time to meet and discuss how we can help you achieve a whiter, brighter smile.