Teeth whitening

Although it affects many people, tooth discoloration is often a source of embarrassment. Yellow teeth are a common cosmetic concern. Fortunately, this issue can be addressed with professional teeth whitening treatment. The professionals at Prisma Dentists in Montreal offer two whitening options: custom take-home whitening trays and in-office chairside whitening treatment.

Teeth Whitening: Restore a Brighter Smile

There are many teeth-whitening products and treatments available, including several over-the-counter options. However, for safer and more effective results, it is recommended to choose a professional solution, such as those offered by your Town of Mount Royal dentists. Professional teeth whitening can be performed either in the clinic or at home. In both cases, it is an effective way to help you achieve a brighter, more radiant smile!

Teeth Whitening: A Solution for Yellowing and Tooth Discoloration

Although teeth are naturally white, they can gradually lose their brightness and natural luster over time. Enamel may become stained or thinner, making the dentin—the yellow layer beneath the enamel—more visible. The main causes of tooth discoloration and yellowing include:

• Natural aging: Over time, enamel becomes thinner and more porous, allowing stains to accumulate more easily;
• Consumption of certain foods and beverages: Pigments from coffee, tea, wine, chocolate, berries, and other dark-colored products can gradually stain the teeth;
• Tobacco use: Nicotine and other compounds found in tobacco can adhere to the teeth and cause yellowing;
• Certain medications and antibiotics: Some medications may alter the structure or color of the teeth.

Professional Whitening Solutions in Montreal

At Prisma Dentists in Town of Mount Royal, we offer two professionally supervised whitening options: in-office chairside whitening and custom take-home whitening trays.

In-office teeth whitening is a durable and minimally invasive solution. Several shades of improvement can often be achieved in a single visit. During your appointment, we evaluate your needs, determine the appropriate treatment parameters, and apply a professionally formulated whitening gel. Results are visible very quickly.

At-home whitening is performed using custom-made trays fitted to your teeth and a hydrogen peroxide or carbamide peroxide gel. Several gel concentrations are available, and the Prisma Dentists team will recommend the option best suited to your needs to ensure optimal results while protecting your tooth enamel.

Safe Whitening Options

For our patients, we use only Opalescence whitening gels to achieve a brighter, whiter smile. These products contain a whitening agent combined with oxygen molecules that penetrate the enamel and break apart the compounds responsible for discoloration, resulting in visibly whiter teeth. The whitening effect is noticeable almost immediately.

This solution is also safer than many products sold in pharmacies or online, such as whitening strips, whitening pens, whitening toothpaste, chewing gum, and similar products. These alternatives often contain abrasive or improperly calibrated whitening agents, including hydrogen peroxide or activated charcoal. Because their concentration and use are not professionally controlled or customized, they may produce inconsistent results and can potentially damage tooth enamel over time.