Zoom Teeth Whitening

A stained smile can trigger feelings of self-consciousness and embarrassment. Fortunately, you can do something about discolored teeth. Teeth whitening is an incredibly popular cosmetic procedure that transforms your stained smile within a single appointment. This straightforward cosmetic treatment allows you to have a quick and painless smile makeover.

If you’d like to discuss teeth whitening in Toronto, ON, and find out if you’re a suitable candidate for this treatment, please call us. We’re a leading, multispecialty dental office offering personalized cosmetic treatments, including veneers, teeth whitening, and dental bonding.

Types and Causes of Tooth Discoloration

There are two main types of discoloration—intrinsic and extrinsic discoloration. Extrinsic discoloration occurs when your teeth contact staining substances, e.g., tea, coffee, red wine, tobacco, etc.

Intrinsic discoloration affects the inner layers of the tooth, particularly the dentin. Intrinsic discoloration may be caused by trauma, aging, certain medications, etc.

Extrinsic discoloration responds to teeth whitening near you, while intrinsic discoloration responds better to veneers, crowns, dental bonding, etc.

You can lower your risk of tooth discoloration by adopting excellent dental hygiene habits and scheduling regular dental exams with our dentists in Toronto, ON. Remember to cut back on tobacco intake and always check with our dentists if you detect a minor problem.

What to Expect During Your Teeth Whitening Visit

Every appointment at Luma Dental begins with a thorough patient evaluation. After carefully assessing your teeth to check for ongoing issues, our dentists move to the next step, which involves cleaning the teeth thoroughly. Cleaning the teeth eliminates plaque, bacteria, food debris, and tartar.

Next, our dentists protect your lips and gums using a gingival barrier and cheek retractor. After this, dentists apply the whitening gel to your teeth. Sometimes, LED blue light is used to accelerate the whitening process. Typically, multiple applications are required to achieve the desired shade of white—which is determined before the whitening process. Finally, to conclude your teeth whitening appointment, our dentists apply fluoride varnish to your teeth to strengthen tooth enamel and manage tooth sensitivity.

Teeth whitening appointments typically last 45 minutes to an hour.

Book Your Smile Makeover

Let’s help you get rid of that stained smile. Call us to book your teeth whitening appointment with our dentists today.