Teeth Whitening
Teeth Whitening
Cosmetic dentistry offers patients an opportunity to look as young as they feel, and research is continuously improving the effectiveness and availability of these services. While some procedures have only been available for a short time, teeth whitening is an example of a service that has been used reliably for decades.
While your dentist can help you reach your tooth shade goals, it is important that those goals are reasonable given your age, health and lifestyle.
Check Your Habits
Are you running into challenges in achieving permanent success where it comes to smoking? Your dentist may be able to offer you medical support in kicking the habit. If you are considering whitening your teeth, talk to your dentist first. It is best to remove the offending stainers before undergoing whitening to encourage lasting results.
Looking to get in touch?
Lotus Dental Wellness is always happy to accept new patients, from individuals to families to people just visiting the area. We also offer Emergency Same-Day Appointments for those experiencing dental emergencies. Lotus Dental Wellness follows the Alberta Dental Fee Guide and offer direct billing for convenience. We look forward to seeing your smile!
What You Can’t Control
There are factors in tooth shade that are beyond our control such as age, tooth size and environmental lighting. It is natural for teeth to discolour, to some degree, as we age. Men often complain of discolouration since their teeth are typically larger than women’s and, therefore, more prominent. It is important to bear these things in mind to ensure reasonable expectations of your teeth whitening experience.
Talk to your Dentist
When considering your whitening options, talk to your dentist before purchasing a drug store product. While these products may be effective in some cases, your dentist has access to clinical strength products that will increase the comfort and effectiveness of your whitening experience. Whitening is a reasonably priced service that can often be added to compliment a checkup and cleaning.
For questions about this or other services offered by our general dentist, contact our clinic today.