Ottawa Teeth Whitening Dentist

Not only can professional teeth whitening treatments greatly improve your confidence and self-esteem, but they also enhance your overall appearance in the process. Studies show that having your teeth whitened can make you more attractive by 20 percent or more, and that white teeth can enhance other features like the color of your eyes, your skin tone, and your hair. People with white teeth are also more likely to be perceived by others as younger, healthy, clean, friendly, happy, and successful — giving them an advantage in both their social and professional lives.

While we all share a common desire to come across this way, what’s really important is the way we perceive ourselves. We’ll be the first to say that nothing compares to looking in the mirror after a professional teeth whitening treatment and feeling fully confident in your smile. When you are happy with your own appearance, nothing will stand in your way of smiling in family photos, belly laughing with your friends, or feeling confident in a job interview.

A major perk of professional teeth whitening treatments is that they can be completed in a very short amount of time — an hour or less in many cases. At Trillium Dental, we apply Zoom! whitening gel in three 15-minute sessions and shine a special teeth whitening light on the area to maximize the effect of the teeth whitening gel as it goes to work dissipating stains and discoloration. Once this quick, three-part treatment is complete, you will walk away with a beautiful smile that is up to nine shades whiter than when you first walked in to our Ottawa dental clinic!

In addition to being incredibly efficient, professional-grade teeth whitening gel is also painless when applied by an experienced dentist who knows exactly how much to apply, where to apply it, and for how long to leave it on. All too often, people try to save money by ordering teeth whitening kits online, only to experience a great deal of pain when the gel is misapplied and smears all over their gums. This is part of the reason why it’s worth it to leave the work to the professionals — they whiten teeth nearly every day and have the knowledge and experience to do so painlessly every time. That being said, we do offer take-home teeth whitening kits here at Trillium Dental for those who prefer to do it themselves, but you can count on us to give you instructions for how to do it properly so you don’t get hurt.

Professional teeth whitening treatments also yield long-lasting results — a difficult feat for those who order teeth whitening kits online or buy teeth whitening strips at their local drugstore. The reality is that these cheap teeth whitening products often lack effectiveness, and if they do work, the results usually don’t last long. That’s why it’s best to approach cosmetic dentistry as an investment — you truly get out what you put in, and your dentist will have the best teeth whitening options for you.

At Trillium Dental, we only use advanced Zoom! whitening technology with activated teeth whitening gel and an LED teeth whitening light. When applied properly by your trusted family dentist, this combo exponentially increases the effectiveness of the teeth whitening gel as it breaks down stains on yellow teeth. Most patients who have their teeth whitened at our dental clinic report results lasting between a year and 18 months or longer. Of course, this depends on your oral hygiene routine at home, so be sure to brush and floss as recommended while avoiding teeth-staining foods.

Teeth whitening gel technology has come a long way in recent years, which has made teeth whitening treatments far more accessible and affordable than they ever have been. No longer do patients have to go out of their way to find a dentist who specializes in teeth whitening treatments — in fact, most dental clinics nowadays offer teeth whitening services as one of their cosmetic dentistry options. Plus, it never hurts to check and see if there are financing options available or if your insurance covers a portion of the treatment.

While it is still considered a cosmetic investment, professional teeth whitening treatments aren’t nearly as expensive as many other aesthetic enhancement options available today. Things like plastic surgery, Botox®, eyebrow microblading, microdermabrasion facials, and various salon treatments such as lived in hair coloring and eyelash extensions that cost hundreds or thousands of dollars. With professional teeth whitening treatments, you make a one-time payment and get exactly what you pay for when you pay for it.

Another major benefit of having your teeth whitened is the improved oral health routine that often follows. While our dentists and dental hygienists strongly advocate for the importance of maintaining good oral hygiene at all times, we also understand that it can sometimes take a significant investment in cosmetic dentistry to put you back on track. After all, you wouldn’t want to spend the money to have your teeth whitened only to stop brushing or flossing as much as you should a week or two later.