Professional whitening is the safest and most predictable way to brighten your smile. At Brampton Smiles, Dr. Azher Abbas checks your teeth and gums first, then you choose between a one-hour in-office treatment, custom take-home trays, or both. Whitening is supervised, so we find cavities and cracks before gel goes anywhere near them.
Your whitening options
- In-office whitening. One appointment of about an hour. Your gums and lips are protected, gel is applied in cycles, and we record your shade before and after. Best when you need results by a certain date.
- Custom take-home trays. Made from a digital scan of your teeth. You wear them with professional gel daily for 1 to 2 weeks. Gentler on sensitive teeth and easy to top up later.
- Combined approach. In-office whitening followed by take-home trays to fine-tune and maintain. Dr. Abbas most often recommends this for heavier staining.
What happens during in-office whitening
- Exam and starting shade record, including checks for decay, cracks, recession and gum health.
- A professional cleaning, since whitening works best on clean enamel.
- A protective barrier on the gumline, and lips and cheeks held back.
- Gel applied, left for a set time, removed and reapplied over about an hour.
- Final shade recorded, sensitivity managed, and white-diet instructions given for 48 hours.
How long do results last?
Typically 1 to 3 years, depending mostly on habits such as coffee, tea, red wine, dark cola, curry, tomato sauces and tobacco. Take-home trays make it easy to touch up.
Is whitening right for you?
Whitening works best on yellow or brown surface stains from food, drink, tobacco or age. It is less predictable or not suitable if you have grey or blue discolouration such as tetracycline staining, a single dark tooth after trauma or a root canal, visible fillings, crowns or veneers on front teeth (these do not lighten), thin or eroded enamel, exposed roots, untreated decay or active gum disease. We do not recommend whitening during pregnancy or breastfeeding, or for children whose teeth are still developing. If whitening is not the right tool, bonding or veneers may be.
Sensitivity
Mild cold sensitivity for 24 to 48 hours is common and settles by itself. If your teeth are very sensitive, tell us at your consultation. We usually start with gradual take-home trays, sometimes after a desensitizing gel.
Cost, insurance and offers
Whitening is cosmetic and generally not covered by Canadian dental insurance, though some extended plans include a bleaching benefit. CDCP does not cover cosmetic whitening. Your free consultation includes photos, a scan, an on-screen preview and a written estimate with no obligation. We offer 0% in-house payment plans with no third party. Any current whitening offer is available, ask our front desk.
Before Your Visit
- Tell us about sensitivity, cracks, recession and any dental work on your front teeth.
- Get any cavities or gum problems treated first. We will check at your exam.
- If you need fillings, crowns or veneers in the visible zone, talk to us before whitening so we can plan the order.
- Brush and floss before your appointment.
After Your Treatment
- For 48 hours, follow a white diet: no coffee, tea, red wine, dark colas, tomato sauce, curry, or tobacco. Your enamel is more porous in this window.
- Mild sensitivity is normal for 24 to 48 hours. Use the desensitizing products we recommend.
- With take-home trays, wear them as directed and stop and call us if your gums or teeth become sore.
- Whitening does not change existing fillings, crowns or veneers. They may need replacing to match.
- Keep your 6-month cleanings to keep your results.
Visit Brampton Smiles
50 Sunny Meadow Blvd, Unit 300, Brampton, ON L6R 0Y7, near Highway 410. Phone: (905) 793-8668.
Hours: Mon, Wed, Thu 10 AM to 7 PM. Tue, Fri 10 AM to 5 PM. Sat 9 AM to 2 PM. Sun closed.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many shades lighter will my teeth get?
Most patients see a noticeable improvement of several shades. It depends on your starting shade, stain type and enamel.
Is professional whitening safe?
For adults with healthy teeth and gums, supervised whitening is considered safe. The main risk is unsupervised whitening over an undiagnosed cavity or crack.
Will it whiten my fillings or crowns?
No. Fillings, crowns, bridges and veneers do not change colour.
Why is one tooth darker than the others?
A single dark tooth is usually discoloured from inside. Options include internal bleaching, a veneer or a crown. An X-ray helps us decide.
Does whitening hurt?
You may feel mild cold sensitivity for 24 to 48 hours. If you have sensitive teeth, take-home trays are gentler.
Does insurance cover teeth whitening?
Usually not, though some extended plans include a bleaching benefit. CDCP does not cover it.
How soon can I whiten before an event?
In-office whitening takes about an hour. Book a consult first so we can check your teeth and plan the timing.