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Stronger, More Effective Formula
Professional-grade whitening uses higher concentrations of whitening agents than store-bought products, delivering more dramatic results in less time. What takes weeks with strips or trays can be achieved in a single office visit.
Customised to Your Teeth
We tailor treatment to your unique needs, considering factors like tooth sensitivity, existing dental work, and desired shade. This personalized approach ensures even, consistent whitening and minimizes discomfort.
Predictable Results
Over-the-counter products can cause uneven whitening, especially if you have fillings, crowns, or veneers that won't respond to whitening. We ensure your results look natural and harmonious across your entire smile.
Long-Lasting Brightness
Professional whitening provides results that last 1-3 years with proper care—much longer than drugstore products that fade within weeks or months. Your investment delivers sustained brightness.
Understanding Teeth Stains
Tooth discolouration happens for many reasons, and understanding the cause helps us choose the most effective treatment.
Extrinsic Stains (Surface Stains)
These develop on the outer surface of teeth from:
- Coffee, tea, red wine, and dark beverages
- Tobacco use (smoking or chewing)
- Berries, tomato sauce, and other pigmented foods
- Poor oral hygiene allowing plaque buildup
Professional whitening is highly effective for extrinsic stains, often lightening teeth by several shades.
Intrinsic Stains (Internal Discolouration)
These occur within the tooth structure from:
- Ageing (enamel thins, revealing yellower dentin beneath)
- Certain medications (like tetracycline taken during childhood)
- Excessive fluoride exposure during tooth development
- Trauma or injury to teeth
- Genetics
Some intrinsic stains respond to professional whitening, while others may require veneers or other cosmetic solutions. We'll assess your specific situation and recommend the best approach.
Your Whitening Options
How It Works
We apply professional-grade whitening gel to your teeth and may use a special light to enhance the process. You relax in our comfortable office—enjoying Netflix, music, or just resting—while the treatment works.
The Timeline
Most in-office whitening treatments take 60-90 minutes and deliver immediate, dramatic results. You'll walk out with a noticeably brighter smile the same day.
Best For
Patients who want fast results for an upcoming event, those with moderate to heavy staining, or anyone who prefers professional supervision throughout the process.
How It Works
We create custom-fitted trays that perfectly match your teeth and provide professional-strength whitening gel. You wear the trays at home for a specified time each day, gradually whitening your teeth over 1-2 weeks.
The Timeline
Results appear progressively as you use the trays daily. Most patients achieve their desired shade within 10-14 days of consistent use.
Best For
Patients who prefer whitening at their own pace, those with sensitive teeth who benefit from gradual treatment, or anyone who wants the flexibility of whitening on their schedule.
Meet Our Dentists
What to Expect During Your Whitening Treatment
Initial Consultation
We'll examine your teeth, discuss your smile goals, and assess the type and severity of staining. We'll explain which whitening option will deliver the best results for your situation and answer all your questions.
Preparation
For in-office whitening, we protect your gums and soft tissue with a barrier before applying our professional-grade whitening gel. For take-home kits, we'll take impressions or digital scans to create custom-fitted trays.
Treatment
During in-office treatment, our advanced whitening system brightens your smile while you relax in our comfortable office with Netflix, music, warm towels, and other amenities. For take-home kits, we'll provide detailed instructions for safe, effective use at home.
Results and Aftercare
You'll leave with a noticeably brighter smile and instructions to maintain your results. We'll discuss which foods and drinks to avoid temporarily and provide tips for keeping your smile bright long-term.
Maintaining Your Bright Smile
Immediately After Treatment (First 48 Hours)
Avoid dark-coloured foods and drinks like coffee, tea, red wine, berries, and tomato sauce. Your teeth are more porous immediately after whitening and more susceptible to staining. Stick to light-coloured foods during this critical period.
Long-Term Maintenance
- Brush twice daily and floss daily to remove surface stains before they set
- Rinse your mouth or drink water after consuming staining foods or drinks
- Use a straw for dark beverages to minimize contact with teeth
- Avoid tobacco products, which cause rapid discolouration
- Visit us for regular cleanings to remove buildup and maintain brightness
- Consider occasional touch-up treatments to refresh your results
With good care, professional whitening results typically last 1-3 years before requiring touch-ups.
How We Make Dentistry Better in Burlington
Relax & Recharge
Netflix, music, wireless headphones, blankets, flat screen TVs, gentle inhaled sedation, and a beverage bar for your comfort.
Advanced Care
Our dentists were trained at Boston University during dentistry's digital revolution. Advanced scanning technology and digital smile design provide precision treatment.
We Work With Your Plan
Greenshield, Manulife, Sunlife, and CDCP are accepted. Financing options and flexible payment plans are available for all families.
Care That Grows With You
Complete family care for everyone from children to grandparents. We take a specialized approach for older patients coordinated with your physician.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is teeth whitening painful?
Whitening itself isn't painful, though some patients experience temporary sensitivity to hot or cold temperatures during or after treatment. This sensitivity is usually mild and resolves within 24-48 hours. We can provide desensitising products to minimize discomfort.
How white will my teeth get?
Results vary based on your starting shade and type of staining. Most patients lighten by several shades, with noticeable improvement. We'll show you a shade guide during your consultation so you have realistic expectations about your potential results.
How do I know if I'm a good candidate for whitening?
We'll evaluate your oral health, type of discolouration, and existing dental work to determine if whitening is right for you. Ideal candidates have healthy teeth and gums with extrinsic staining. If you have intrinsic stains, extensive restorations, or very sensitive teeth, we may recommend alternative treatments like veneers or bonding.
What's the difference between professional and over-the-counter whitening?
Professional whitening uses stronger agents (higher concentration of whitening ingredients), custom application for even results, professional supervision for safety, and delivers faster, more dramatic results that last longer. Over-the-counter products are weaker, may cause uneven whitening, and require weeks of use for modest results that fade quickly.
Can I whiten my teeth if I have crowns or veneers?
Whitening agents only affect natural tooth enamel—they won't change the colour of crowns, veneers, fillings, or other dental restorations. If you have visible restorations on front teeth, we'll discuss options to ensure an even, natural look, which may include replacing restorations to match your newly whitened teeth.
How can I maintain my results?
Avoid or limit staining foods and drinks (coffee, tea, red wine, berries), use a straw for dark beverages, don't smoke, brush and floss daily, rinse your mouth after eating pigmented foods, and visit us for regular cleanings. These habits help maintain your bright smile for years.
Is whitening covered by insurance?
Most dental insurance plans consider whitening cosmetic and don't provide coverage. However, we offer flexible payment options and financing to make treatment affordable. Our team can verify your specific coverage and discuss payment plans during your consultation.
Can all types of stains be removed?
Most extrinsic (surface) stains from food, drinks, and tobacco respond very well to professional whitening. Some intrinsic (internal) stains from medications, trauma, or genetics may lighten but not completely disappear. In these cases, veneers or bonding may provide better results. We'll assess your specific staining and recommend the most effective treatment.
Will whitening make my teeth sensitive?
Some patients experience temporary sensitivity during or after whitening, which usually resolves within 24-48 hours. We can customise treatment for sensitive teeth by using lower concentrations, shorter application times, or desensitising products. Most patients find any sensitivity mild and manageable.
How long do results last?
Results typically last 1-3 years depending on your diet, oral hygiene, and lifestyle habits. Patients who avoid staining foods and drinks, don't smoke, and maintain good oral hygiene enjoy longer-lasting results. Touch-up treatments can refresh your smile as needed.
Is professional teeth whitening safe?
Yes, professional whitening is safe when performed by qualified dental professionals. We carefully protect your gums and soft tissue, use proven whitening agents, and monitor the process to ensure your safety and comfort. Professional whitening is much safer than unsupervised use of over-the-counter products.
How long does professional teeth whitening take?
In-office whitening takes 60-90 minutes to complete, delivering immediate results in a single visit. Take-home whitening kits produce gradual results over 1-2 weeks of daily use. We'll help you choose the timeline that fits your schedule and goals.
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