Teeth Whitening South Edmonton
Do you long for the beautiful smile you used to have?
As we get older, our teeth accumulate stains from the foods we eat, the beverages we drink, our lifestyle habits, and the aging process itself. This can cause our teeth to lose their lustre and even look yellow.
Professional teeth whitening can provide impressive results. At Orchards Dental in Edmonton, we offer in-clinic whitening sessions and customised take-home whitening kits that can bleach away these accumulated stains and restore the bright smile of your youth.
Why Whiten?
It’s no secret that we live in a society that values a healthy, put-together appearance. If your teeth appear dull or discoloured, you probably feel self-conscious about them. You might even feel that they are holding you back from relationships or career success.
Teeth whitening can help you feel better about the way you look and help restore your self-confidence. Whitening is also a great choice if you have a special event coming up, like a reunion, important job interview, or even your wedding, and you want to look your best.
Orchards Dental - South Edmonton
Teeth Whitening in Edmonton
A full-service family oriented South Edmonton dental clinic
1504 91 Street SW #6
How Does Teeth Whitening Work?
When you call our South Edmonton dental office, we’ll schedule a consultation with Dr. Dennis George Anithottam so you can explore your options and determine whether teeth whitening is a good choice for you. In general, teeth whitening is a very safe procedure and can be of great benefit to most people who have the treatment.
If you and Dr. Dennis George Anithottam agree that teeth whitening will be an effective option, we will take impressions of your teeth, which will be used to craft your customized whitening trays or a convenient 30 - 40 minutes in-clinic whitening session.
We recommend professional cleaning before you whiten so that you can get the best results. Accumulations of plaque and tartar can affect the results of your whitening treatment.
Dr. Dennis George Anithottam will give you specific instructions for whitening, and you will be sent home with your trays and whitening product in an appropriate strength. Wear your trays according to the instructions provided, and you’ll soon see a big difference!
Professional Whitening or Over-the-Counter Whitening?
You’ve probably seen a lot of whitening products advertised on TV or on the shelves when you grocery shop. You might also be wondering why you should come to see a dentist for professional whitening when so many kits are available for a lower price.
While the kits you can buy in a store are cheaper than those you can buy from the dentist, there are actually a few good reasons why you may want to choose a professional product:
- Professional products come in higher strength, so you can achieve more whitening.
- The tray provided in a professional whitening kit is customized to fit your teeth. This helps keep the whitening product on your teeth where it belongs and away from sensitive soft tissues like your gums.
- Your whitening treatment will begin with a professional cleaning so you have a fresh surface on which to start.
- Your dentist can determine whether a whitening treatment is appropriate for you.
- Your dentist can monitor your results.
Am I a Candidate for Teeth Whitening?
The ideal candidate for teeth whitening is those with yellow stained teeth. If you are affected with brown stained teeth, then the teeth whitening treatment may not respond as well compared to those with yellow stained teeth. If you deal with purple or gray stained teeth than teeth whitening treatment may not work at all and another treatment may be a better option for you such as porcelain veneers or dental crowns. Teeth whitening isn’t for everyone and if you are the following it is not recommended for you
- Under 16 years of age
- If you are pregnant
- If you have gum disease
Spa Dent
At Orchards Dental in Edmonton we offer in-clinic whitening sessions starting at only $250.00. For our in-clinic whitening sessions, we use Spa Dent. Spa Dent is the global leader in LED Light-Activated Dental products and is the first in-office whitening product to incorporate Hydrogen Peroxide, Carbamide Peroxide, and Xylitol in a teeth whitening gel. Orchards Dental provides the best teeth whitening system, in the least amount of time with little to no sensitivity. Teeth Whitening at Orchards Dental allows your teeth to be as white and bright as possible. We want you to be extremely satisfied with your new smile! With Spa Dent, you get the highest quality and naturally compounded ingredients. The Spa Dent xyliproxtm uses 9 different ingredients that have been carefully studied and chosen to maximize whitening, heal oral tissue, neutralize harmful bacteria, and re-mineralize teeth. For our check-up and cleanings, we give a free take-home whitening kit from Venus Whitening. The free take-home whitening kit will help you maintain the bright white smile that our customers want.
Call Today to Schedule an Evaluation
Would you like to find out more about teeth whitening? Call our Edmonton dental office today to schedule an appointment and let us know that you are interested in achieving a brighter, whiter smile.
Frequently Asked Questions
Teeth whitening is safe and numerous studies have been done to prove the safety of teeth whitening. Although there is often sensitivity and some gum tenderness that people notice when whitening their teeth, the effects are transient and will go away on their own with time.
Teeth Whitening Options
There are a few different options for whitening your teeth. Many kinds of toothpaste nowadays advertise that they help to whiten teeth—and they do—but the effect is usually very limited and does not produce a noticeable enough change in teeth colour to satisfy most people. Strips and adhesive whitening products are also available and can be bought over the counter from many stores. These have proved to be effective and some people like to use them. The higher-end products are customized whitening solutions that can be made by your dentist. These products fit in trays customized for your teeth, and different strengths of the whitening product are available. The customized products tend to produce the biggest change in teeth whiteness and the effects tend to last longer. In addition, if your teeth become less white after a few years, you can use the same customized trays to whiten your teeth again. Simply add some whitening gel to the trays and you can begin whitening your teeth right away.
Meet Our Doctor:
Dr. Dennis George Anithottam B.D.S., D.M.D.
Dr. Dennis George Anithottam graduated with his BDS in 1998 from the Government Dental College,Trivandrum, Kerala University, in Kerala, India. He completed a compulsory rotating internship (equivalent to a general practice residency in North America) in 1999 after which he practiced as a general practitioner before immigrating to Canada. Dr. Dennis worked at a general dental practice in Yellowknife for 8 years with a focus on root canals and surgical extractions as well as all other aspects of dentistry.
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