TEETH WHITENING IN MISSISSAUGA

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There are three ways to whiten your teeth safely. The choice of technique and products depends on your preference and the condition of your teeth,

1- Over the counter whitening products

Whitening strips, trays, gels and toothpastes do whiten, but they have limited effectiveness and longevity due to the limited concentration of whitening chemicals necessary to meet consumer safety regulations. 

2-Take-Home Teeth Whitening

This type of whitening requires custom or prefabricated trays whic are filled with whitening gel. The tray is then placed over your teeth and worn for the prescribed time. As the whitening gel dissolves, oxygen enters the enamel and the dentin portion of your teeth. This process lightens stains on your enamel, and the results are usually seen after a couple of applications.

The active whitening ingredient is carbamide peroxide, an ingredient that has been proven safe and effective in many clinical trials. We’ll prescribe the proper strength of gel for your particular whitening needs and insure that the treatment will be completely safe and customized to your specific teeth condition.

3- In-Office Teeth Whitening in Mississauga

At North Star Dentistry, we prefer to use the ZOOM! whitening technology from Philips, which is the best in the industry. The procedure is safe, quick and very effective. In just one appointment, your teeth will be dramatically whiter. In some cases, you can see up to eight shades difference!

The Zoom! light-activated is Hydrogen Peroxide. As the Hydrogen Peroxide gel is broken down, oxygen enters the enamel and dentin, bleaching coloured substances while the structure of the tooth is unchanged.

Since the concentration of the whitening material is higher, we use special protection gels and equipment to protect your gums. The result is amazing! Pre-operative and post-operative instructions are usually given to avoid sensitivity. We also offer alternative options for whitening for sensitive teeth.

What to expect in your ZOOM! whitening session?

Provided you have been seen by the dentist before and cleared of active decay in your smile line, your teeth will be isolated using a special cheek retractor. A pre-operative photo along with your initial shade will be taken. Then our whitening specialist will protect your gums by placing a rubber material to avoid contact with the bleach. Multiple cotton rolls, cotton pads and gauze will be placed around your teeth and the bleaching procedure begins.

The bleaching procedure is composed of four applications, each application lasts for 15 minutes under the Philips blue light technology. In between applications, the gel will be suctions using surgical high speed suctions. 

At the end of the procedure, your mouth will be thoroughly rinsed and a post-operative photo is taken to compare results. Verbal and written instructions will be given to you to assist you with your diet in the 48 hours after the procedure.

Please note if you have an important life event, it is ideal to see the dentist at least one week before to plan your whitening session and allow a few days for the white shade to settle.

Our current price for the ZOOM! Whitening session is $499.

Our take home kit is $99-$129 depending on the product selected.