Why Should a Dentist Whiten My Teeth?

In Toronto and Mississauga, Ontario

Most people would probably like to have their teeth whiter than they are. White teeth make people think of cleanliness and freshness. As we age, what we eat and drink, genetics, and more stain our teeth to darker shades. Some people with stained teeth may see their own mouths as unclean and avoid smiling or speaking in public. Over-the-counter treatments either don’t work well or work unevenly, so that the results are disappointing.

If you want your teeth whitened, the best thing to do is to have the whitening done by an experienced teeth whitening dentist like those at Willow Dental in Toronto, Ontario.

A cosmetic dentist can discuss what might cause the staining on your teeth and strategies to lessen its impact. Cosmetic dentists also use whitening gels that cannot be purchased over the counter. They have more bleaching agents in them and they can get teeth many shades whiter than store bought ones.

Zoom! Teeth Bleaching

The cosmetic dentists at Willow Dental use the Zoom! tooth whitening treatment to give their patients the results they are looking for. This procedure can be used after your teeth are cleaned to get the best results possible.

Zoom! is a whitening procedure that can be done in a very short time, but lighten your teeth up to eight shades. This is done using a gel that has hydrogen peroxide as its active ingredient. The dentists also use a special light to activate the gel that helps the bleaching agent penetrate the teeth.

In addition to having your teeth whitened in the office, Zoom! can also be used as a take-home bleaching tray you get from your dentist. This allows you to continue to keep your teeth white on your own schedule using the same kind of high quality hydrogen peroxide that is used in the Willow Dental office.

Rather than counting on over-the-counter products to whiten your teeth, consider how an experienced teeth whitening dentist can professionally whiten them. Using an experienced cosmetic dentist will help you keep your teeth white for many years.

If you are in the Toronto or Missassauga, Ontario area and would like to know more about teeth whitening, please contact the experienced cosmetic dentists at Willow Dental for an initial consultation.