Teeth Whitening | The Children's Dental Centre

Achieve a Brighter Smile

Your teeth can become darkened or stained from a number of different factors, but treatment and prevention are ways to keep your smiling shining bright and white!

Whether you're looking to freshen up your smile for a big event or you want to confidently show off your smile, our team is here to help. Visit us for a teeth whitening appointment.

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What to Expect from a Teeth Whitening Treatment

An in-office teeth whitening treatment will start with applying a whitening gel to the surface of your teeth. To activate the gel, an LED light will be applied for a specific amount of time, depending on your teeth and desired results.

All teeth are different and can respond differently to whitening treatments. Fillings, crowns, and veneers can’t be whitened during this process, but they can be replaced to match the new shade of your teeth.

What Causes Discolouration?

Stains and discolouration can be categorized into 3 different types: extrinsic, intrinsic, and age-related.

Extrinsic

Extrinsic discolouration encompasses stains that affect only the surface of the tooth or the tooth enamel. This typically comes from:

Food such as red sauces or chocolate
Beverages such as coffee, red wine, and tea
Tobacco in the form of cigarettes or chewing tobacco

Intrinsic

Intrinsic stains are caused from within the tooth and look more grey in colour. These stains can come from:

Certain medications
An injury to the tooth
Tooth decay
Excessive amounts of fluoride
Genetics

Age-Related

Aging can cause your enamel to begin to wear down, allowing staining or yellowing to occur. Age-related discolouration can also come from a combination of extrinsic and intrinsic factors.

Maintaining Your Results

After a teeth-whitening treatment, your teeth are still prone to becoming stained or discoloured. By practicing good oral hygiene, you can help maintain your results.

We can’t wait to see you smile bright! Visit us today.

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Our Location

Dr. Masse and her team are available even when their office is closed. You can reach us by calling the emergency number 647-613-5437 at any time. Urgent dental issues typically include recent injuries to the mouth and/or teeth, tooth pain, swollen face from a tooth infection, fractured teeth or post-surgical inquiries. It is helpful to have photos of the dental issue, so you may want to take a few pictures with your phone and have them ready to send to us before calling. We know it’s not always easy to get a photograph, but just try your best.