Cosmetic Dentistry
Teeth Whitening in Gloucester, Ottawa
Professional whitening to lighten the natural shade of your teeth, carried out after a check-up so your teeth and gums are ready for it.
- Accepting new patients
- 1942 Montreal Road, Gloucester
About the Treatment
Professional Teeth Whitening in Gloucester
Whitening lightens the natural shade of your own teeth. It is done after a check-up, because whitening gel should not be applied over untreated decay or gum inflammation.
Results vary from person to person, and we cannot tell you in advance exactly how many shades your teeth will lighten. Whitening does not change the colour of fillings, crowns, bridges or veneers, so if you have any at the front we will point out that they may end up a different shade from the teeth around them.
Causes
Common Causes of Tooth Discolouration
Whitening works best on some kinds of staining than others. We look at the cause at your check-up.
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Coffee, tea and red wine
Dark drinks gradually stain the surface of the teeth.
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Tobacco use
Smoking and other tobacco cause yellow and brown staining.
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Natural ageing
Teeth tend to look darker or more yellow with age.
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Certain medications
Some medicines can affect tooth colour.
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Genetics
Natural tooth colour varies from person to person.
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Plaque and tartar
Build-up on the teeth can make them look dull or stained.
A single tooth that has darkened can be a sign of a problem inside the tooth and should be checked before whitening. See root canal treatment.
Benefits
Benefits of Professional Whitening
What professional whitening offers. How much your teeth lighten depends on the type of staining.
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Lightens Your Natural Shade
Lightens the colour of your own teeth; results vary with the type of staining.
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Check-Up First
Your teeth and gums are examined before any whitening gel is used.
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Gums Protected
A protective barrier is placed over the gums before the gel goes on.
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Honest Expectations
We explain what is realistic for your teeth before you decide.
What to Expect
How Professional Teeth Whitening Works
What happens from the check-up beforehand through to keeping the result.
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Check-Up First
We examine your teeth and gums before any whitening gel is used, because gel should not be applied over untreated decay or gum inflammation.
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Discussing What Is Realistic
We look at the type of staining and any fillings or crowns at the front, and explain what whitening can and cannot change.
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Protecting the Gums
A protective barrier is applied to your gums before the gel goes on.
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Applying the Gel
Professional whitening gel is applied to lighten the shade of the teeth.
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Afterwards
Sensitivity is common and usually settles within a few days. How long the result lasts depends on diet and habits.
Teeth Whitening FAQs
Common questions about teeth whitening. For anything else, call 613-321-0265.
Does whitening work on crowns, fillings or veneers?
No. Whitening does not change the colour of fillings, crowns, bridges or veneers. If you have any at the front, they may end up a different shade from the teeth around them, and we will point that out beforehand.
How many shades lighter will my teeth go?
Results vary from person to person, and we cannot tell you in advance exactly how many shades your teeth will lighten. What is realistic for your teeth is something we go through at your appointment.
Will whitening make my teeth sensitive?
Sensitivity during and shortly after whitening is common and usually settles within a few days.
How long does the result last?
It depends on diet and habits. Coffee, tea, red wine and smoking all bring staining back sooner.
Is this treatment covered by insurance or CDCP?
This is a cosmetic treatment, and cosmetic treatment is often not covered by dental plans or CDCP. Call us on 613-321-0265 about your own plan and we will explain what applies to you. We give you an estimate before any work begins.
Contact & Booking
Thinking About Teeth Whitening in Gloucester?
Book a consultation. We will check your teeth first, explain what whitening can and cannot change, and give you an estimate before any work begins.
- Accepting new patients
- Estimate before treatment
- Ask about CDCP, IFHP & workplace insurance
Ogilvie Dental · Dr. Kohila Kandasamy & Associates · General dental practice
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Call Us
613-321-0265To book or ask a question.
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Visit Us
1942 Montreal Road
Gloucester, ON K1J 6N2 Get directions (opens Google Maps in a new tab) -
Email Us
info@ogilviedental.comFor non-urgent questions.
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Office Hours
Office hours Monday 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM Tuesday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Wednesday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Thursday 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM Friday 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM Saturday By Appointment Sunday Closed Hours can change around public holidays, so please call ahead.