BarrieDentalyHygiene.ca

11 Ferris Lane Suite 306

Barrie, Ontario L4M 5N6

705- 722-0030

Brighter, Healthy Smiles

Whiter, brighter, younger-looking smiles! We see them everywhere!

In the movies, on the television and in the magazines.

How do they get those perfect looking smiles?

People who make their living looking great spend thousands of dollars to look the way they do. Pictures have been air-brushed to make them perfect.

How do we accomplish such a feat and is it realistic?

Everyone is born with a different colour and shade of teeth. Teeth are not normally white. The “baby” or primary teeth are whiter than the “adult” teeth. As we get older our teeth naturally become darker.

Coffee, tea, cola and tobacco products will change the colour of your teeth more rapidly. To find out how you can whiten your smile talk to your dental hygienist and dentist. You want to be sure your teeth and gums are healthy before using any products to whiten your teeth.

Many of the whitening products can cause sensitivity of the teeth, so working with a dental health professional will give you the best result. Teeth that have yellow or yellow-brown stains work well with whitening products. Teeth that are grey do not get the same results. Studies have shown that smoking while using whitening products is not recommended. Battery-operated or electric toothbrushes brushes work well to reduce the staining of your teeth and help to keep your gums healthy. Whitening toothpastes are available and have very limited results. Natural products such as baking soda and ground sea salt will have similar results.

There are several types of "whitening" products available. The professional treatments include: an"in-office" whitening at the dental office with immediate results and "custom-made home whitening kits" allow for a gradual whitening process where you have more control over the result. Both of these treatments have lasting results, with the option to brighten your smile again in 1-2 years if needed.

Frequent use of whitening products could cause problems and it is not recommended (especially with younger smiles). Tooth coloured fillings or crowns will look different after any whitening products and will need to be redone to match your new smile.

Products purchased over the internet or television may not be safe, comfortable, reliable or effective. Products you can purchase over the counter at your local store will provide you with fair to good results. Always refer to your dental hygienist or dentist when purchasing products. Discontinue with any sensitivity. Talk to your dental hygienist and/or dentist about brightening your smile.

An attractive, healthy smile will make a difference!

info@barriedentalhygiene.ca or 705-722-0030.