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Teeth Whitening Near UBC Vancouver

Whitening supervised by a dentist, which mostly means your gums are protected and someone checks first that the discolouration is actually stain.

In-chair whitening

A single appointment, with the gums and soft tissue isolated before a professional-strength gel is applied. You walk out with the result the same day, which suits anyone with a date fixed in the calendar.

A patient having in-chair whitening, gums shielded and the light applied

What whitening can and cannot fix

Whitening lifts stains from coffee, tea, red wine and tobacco, and the general yellowing that comes with age. It does not change the colour of fillings, crowns or veneers, and it will not fix discolouration caused by trauma or by decay - those need a different treatment, and we will check before you spend anything.

Sensitivity and safety

Some sensitivity during whitening is normal and settles within a day or two. Professional whitening does not damage enamel when it is done properly - the risk with over-the-counter kits is ill-fitting trays leaking gel onto the gums.

Custom take-home trays

Trays moulded to your teeth and a lower-strength gel used over a couple of weeks. Slower, gentler on sensitive teeth, and the trays can be reused later with a top-up syringe rather than paying for the whole treatment again.

Common questions

How long does teeth whitening last?

Between six months and two years, depending on your oral care and how much coffee, tea and red wine you drink.

Is teeth whitening safe?

Yes, when a dentist does it. We use premium whitening agents and protect the gums and soft tissue throughout.

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