Innes Dental Health Group - Ottawa

Teeth Whitening in Ottawa

Achieve a dazzling smile with noticeably brighter teeth in just a single visit to our Ottawa clinic.
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What Is the Number One Thing Most Individuals Wish Achieve in Their Smiles?

The answer is simple: brighter, whiter teeth.

Elevating your natural smile through teeth whitening is not only the quickest but also the simplest method to boost your self-confidence in everyday life. It’s a reliable and effective solution for achieving a healthier, more radiant smile. Choosing professional guidance for your teeth whitening ensures optimal results, visible after just a single appointment.

What patients are saying about us

Paul

The best dentist in the area! My teeth are smiling. Amazing staff :)

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Nothing but good experiences with amazing staff.

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I love Dr. Khouri and all the staff at Innes Dental. I have been with them for over 15 years. They are always so friendly and wonderful to deal with.

    But Why Opt For Professional Teeth Whitening?

    We each have unique factors—such as age, lifestyle, diet, and medications—that impact the health of our teeth and gums. A whitening solution effective for someone else may not yield the same results for you. Moreover, some over-the-counter products could even harm your gums.

    Choosing our professional teeth-whitening services offers you several distinct benefits over store-bought alternatives:
    • Customized Care: During your consultation, we take the time to understand your concerns about your teeth’s appearance, your desired outcomes, and expectations. After a comprehensive examination of your teeth and gums, we tailor a whitening plan that aligns with your oral health and desired results.
    • Expert Application: Our dentists are highly skilled in teeth-whitening techniques and products. They adhere strictly to safety protocols throughout the procedure to ensure your well-being.
    • Powerful Efficacy: We utilize a prescription-grade bleaching solution that contains some of the most potent whitening agents available, providing you with a noticeably brighter smile.
    • Rapid Transformation: Our professional service delivers exceptional whitening results in as little as an hour.
    • Uniform Brightness: Store-bought products, particularly whitening strips, often result in patchy whitening. Our dentists are proficient in ensuring a uniform colour across all surfaces and angles of your teeth.
    • Enhanced Comfort: To reduce any risk of sensitivity or gum irritation, our procedure incorporates the use of a laser, making the experience as comfortable as possible for you.

    Only a certified dentist can accurately determine the most effective and safest teeth-whitening method tailored for you. Reach out to us today!

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    At-Home Whitening Kits

    For those who wish to brighten their smiles at their own convenience and in the privacy of their homes, we provide personalized take-home whitening kits.

    In contrast to over-the-counter options, our personalized at-home whitening kits gradually brighten your enamel over a span of three to four weeks and come with:
    • Potent Whitening Gel: The medical-strength gel in our kits offers significantly greater whitening effectiveness than any retail product you could purchase.
    • Tailored Dental Trays: Instead of generic, one-size-fits-all trays you find in store-bought kits, we provide trays that are custom-crafted from molds of your actual teeth. These trays are designed to closely fit the unique shapes and crevices of your teeth, ensuring thorough and even whitening of your enamel.
    • Professional Guidance: Our dentist will provide expert advice on how to safely and effectively use the at-home kit to achieve the results you desire.

    Experience our take-home whitening kits for results that closely mirror professional treatments.

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    When Should You Whiten?

    Our dentists advise that teeth whitening won’t alter the colour of crowns, bridges, veneers, or fillings. Consequently, if you’re planning on getting any of these dental treatments in the near future, we recommend undergoing whitening beforehand. This allows our dentists to match the colour of any subsequent dental work with your newly brightened teeth.

    Did you know that professional teeth whitening can remove stains and discolouration from the tooth surface and the area deep within in?

    Book a teeth whitening consultation with us!

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    So, Why Do Teeth Become Stained Or Discoloured?

    Surface Stains: Your teeth are shielded by a layer of enamel, which is predominantly made up of minerals. In fact, tooth enamel is the toughest material in the human body.

      However, tooth enamel is also permeable, featuring minuscule pores that can absorb stain-causing substances like:

    • Dark-hued drinks, including tea, coffee, wine, colas, and fruit juices.
    • Intensely coloured sauces like tomato and soy sauce.
    • Sugary drinks and edibles.
    • Vibrant fruits like berries, cherries, and pomegranates.
    • Tobacco products.

    Inadequate nutrition and oral care can further contribute to teeth discolouration!

    Deep Stains: Beyond the enamel, the underlying layer of your teeth can also experience discolouration. This internal layer is naturally tinged yellow or grey. With age, the enamel gradually thins, revealing this deeper hue and giving teeth a dull or lacklustre appearance. Factors like medications, illnesses, and injuries can further contribute to the discolouration of this inner layer.

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    Consider Your Best Teeth Whitening Options

    Teeth whitening offers a successful method to brighten your natural tooth colour, eliminating the need for more invasive treatments like veneers. Whether you opt for an in-office session or use our tailored take-home kit as directed, you can expect noticeable results without enduring persistent sensitivity.

    Professional whitening treatment

    For the majority of patients, the optimal approach to achieving brighter teeth is through a professional treatment conducted in our office. During this session, a bleaching solution is carefully applied to your teeth using custom-fitted trays. A laser is then employed to gently warm the solution, activating oxygen molecules that permeate the enamel to lift stains. Laser teeth whitening delivers instant results and may also minimize the likelihood of sensitivity and gum irritation.

    Take-home teeth whitening kit

    For those who’d rather brighten their smiles at home, we provide personalized take-home whitening kits. These kits feature custom-made application trays designed to fit snugly against the unique shapes and crevices of your teeth, ensuring thorough and even whitening. Unlike over-the-counter options, our trays are crafted from moulds of your own teeth, an advantage that also lessens the likelihood of sensitivity or gum irritation. These at-home kits work progressively to lighten your enamel over a period of three to four weeks.

    Contact us today

    to schedule an initial consultation & exam.

    Your consultation will include an examination of everything from your teeth, gums and soft tissues to the shape and condition of your bite. Generally, we want to see how your whole mouth looks and functions. Before we plan your treatment we want to know everything about the health and aesthetic of your smile, and, most importantly, what you want to achieve so we can help you get there.

    Cost Of Professional Teeth Whitening In Ottawa

    In-office teeth whitening by dental experts can cost around $600 to $1200, while take-home kits are more budget-friendly at about $300 to $600.

    Why the cost difference? Here’s a quick look at the pros and cons of each option:

    In-Office Whitening:
    • Done by skilled dentists.
    • Very precise, lowering the risk of gum irritation or sensitivity.
    • Uses stronger whitening agents for better results.
    • Fastest way to whiten teeth.
    Take-Home Kit:
    • Guided by professionals, the kit contains better whitening agents than store brands.
    • Achieve whiter teeth in weeks, not months.
    • Custom trays are easy to use, lessen gum irritation risk, and ensure even whitening.

    For more details or a personalized quote, feel free to call us or schedule an appointment.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Plaque develops when remnants of food and beverages aren’t adequately cleaned from your teeth. If left untreated, plaque eventually solidifies into tartar, which can only be removed by a dental professional. Insufficient or infrequent brushing can lead to this yellow buildup on or around your teeth.

    Following a teeth-whitening procedure, steer clear of foods and beverages that could stain a white shirt. This includes dark-coloured drinks like tea, coffee, red wine, and coloured soft or alcoholic beverages, as well as fruit juices. Also, avoid foods that are prone to staining, such as tomato sauce, curry, soy sauce, red meat, chocolate, and all fruits with the exception of bananas. You should not consume these at all for 48 hours after your treatment.

    Although teeth whitening is generally safe, some individuals may encounter tooth sensitivity, particularly during the initial treatments. This sensation often lessens over time. To minimize any issues, it’s crucial to strictly adhere to the guidelines provided with your take-home kit or any store-bought products.

    The longevity of your teeth whitening can vary based on the method used and your oral hygiene practices. Whitening effects can last from as little as 6 months to as long as 3 years.

    Should you have any crowns, veneers, or fillings on your front teeth, be aware that these won’t be affected by the whitening process. Whitening the adjacent teeth could make these dental restorations more noticeable.

    Teeth whitening is usually not included in insurance coverage. To confirm your specific benefits, reach out to your insurance company. We can supply a cost estimate for you to submit for potential reimbursement.

    An in-office teeth whitening procedure typically takes about 1 to 2 hours, and results are usually visible immediately.

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