Treatments
Tooth Whitening
Day to day activities such as drinking tea, coffee, colas, red wine and smoking tobacco can cause undue stress and strain on the colour of your teeth.
If you are not happy with the colour of your teeth, we have a solution!
There are several ways of bleaching your teeth. Including bleaching products available over the counter, take-home bleaching kits provided by your dentist and in-office bleaching by a dentist.
Over-the-counter bleaching products have limited effectiveness, as the concentration of the active bleaching agent is too low.
At Centennial Smiles, we believe the best; most comfortable and safest way to bleach your teeth is for us to provide you with a take-home tooth bleaching kit.
We take impressions of your top and bottom teeth. Very thin trays are made with soft plastic that are like tiny mouthguards. We provide you with a kit that has the bleaching gel. You place the gel inside the trays and wear the trays for between 4 and 8 hours per day. Some people choose to sleep with the trays in place. Other people find it more convenient to wear them during waking hours.
Depending on the amount of discolouration of your teeth, you may need to wear the bleaching trays for between one and two weeks.
At Centennial Smiles, we believe the 1-hour in-office bleaching procedures offered by other dental offices produce too much sensitivity. The final result of the take-home tooth whitening is the same as the 1-hour in-office bleaching procedure. The take-home tooth whitening procedure has been shown to be safe and effective.
Whitening your teeth will provide an instant lift to your smile to give you that extra confidence to show them off!
Why have my teeth discoloured?
What can I do to have white teeth again?
Will my teeth stay white forever?
Does Whitening Toothpastes and paint on gels work?
Who can benefit from tooth whitening?
Will whitening harm my teeth or gums?
Are there any side effects from tooth whitening?
Will my crowns, fillings or other dental work respond to Whitening?
Why have my teeth discoloured?
Our teeth discolour for many reasons, the most common causes is what we eat and drink, red wine, coloured soft drinks, tea and coffee, avocado, carrots and of course smoking - everyday life things. Also, teeth tend to darken with age and genetics is another unfortunate and common cause. The use of antibiotics during childhood and Tetracycline can also contribute to discolouration problems.
What can I do to have white teeth again?
There are many products available that claim to give you results. Whitening Toothpastes, paint on whitening gels, etc. Only Professional Tooth Whitening will give you beautiful white teeth again, results that are permanent. We give you the fast permanent results you have been looking for.
Will my teeth stay white forever?
Our Tooth Whitening Process will give you permanent results, however, you may need to do touch-up whitening, every 8 to 12 months for a day or two as your teeth become exposed to staining culprits again over time.
Does Whitening Toothpastes and paint on gels work?
The Australian and American Dental Associations have extensively researched these products and believe that these products do little to whiten your teeth because their active ingredients are in very low concentration.
Who can benefit from tooth whitening?
Almost everyone. However, there are some cases where treatment may not be effective. Tooth whitening is ideal for people who have healthy, unrestored teeth and would like a whiter, brighter smile.
Note: Pregnant and lactating women should avoid Tooth Whitening.
Will whitening harm my teeth or gums?
No! Tooth Whitening has been researched for over 10 years now and this research has proven that it is safe for your teeth and gums when used as directed.
Are there any side effects from tooth whitening?
Some patients experience slight temporary tooth sensitivity. This usually only lasts for a few days, as your teeth become use to the whitening process. We can provide a soothing gel to place in the trays if your teeth become uncomfortable. Tooth Whitening does not cause permanent tooth sensitivity.
Will my crowns, fillings or other dental work respond to Whitening?
No! Only your natural teeth will respond to the Whitening gel. Remember that over time you may choose to change these crowns and fillings and you should whiten your teeth before so that your dentist can match your new white teeth.