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Do you want a whiter, brighter smile? Your Ajax cosmetic dentist can help. Having your teeth whitened by a dental professional can make a significant difference in the way your smile looks. With recent advancements in dental whitening procedures, you can now whiten your smile without the wait! Spa-Dent Whitening and Zoom! Whitening are both in-office whitening procedures that can successfully whiten your smile in one easy visit. Spa-Dent and Zoom! utilize the highest quality, naturally compounded ingredients perfect for today's healthy lifestyle. What is Spa Dent? Spa-Dent is a 15 minute professional teeth whitening system available at your dentist in Ajax's office that helps your teeth become 2-8 shades whiter with virtually no sensitivity. The patented cool blue LED light technology activates the gel formulation, which results in whitening your teeth faster, deeper and keeps them their whitest for longer. The teeth whitening formula for Spa-Dent balances time, strength and sensitivity to achieve optimal whitening results in the shortest period of time, with the least amount of sensitivity. This perfect balance equals positive patient experiences. What is Zoom! Whitening? Take the first step in feelings good and looking great with brighter, whiter teeth in less than an hour. Zoom! whitening is a bleaching process that is widely used around the world to lighten discoloration of enamel and dentin. The Zoom! in-office tooth whitening procedure uses the Zoom! Advanced Power Chairside Lamp to activate the 25 percent hydrogen peroxide whitening, which is said to accelerate the bleaching process. As the hydrogen peroxide is broken down, oxygen enters the enamel and dentin to bleach the stained substances, leaving the structure of the tooth unchanged. The complete Zoom! whitening procedure takes less than an hour, but a regular teeth cleaning is recommended before your whitening session to provide the best results. Your whitening procedure begins with a short preparation to cover your lips and gums, leaving the teeth exposed. Your dentist will then apply the Zoom! hydrogen peroxide whitening gel, which works together with the Zoom! light to penetrate the teeth and break up the stains and discoloration. The Zoom! gel will remain in place for 15 minutes while the light is activated. During this time you can sit back and relax while the Zoom! gel whitens your smile. The gel is applied for three 15 minute sessions of light activation, for a total treatment time of 45 minutes. What Causes Tooth Staining? Over the years, your teeth may darken as a result of natural wear and tear and stain accumulation. Teenagers are more likely to experience immediate, dramatic results from whitening. Teeth whitening may require a little more effort while in the twenties as the teeth begin to show a yellow cast. Eating habits can also play a big role in the staining of your teeth as many foods and drinks containing a strong staining agent. The habitual consumption of red wine, coffee, tea, cola, carrots, oranges and other deeply-colored beverages and foods can cause considerable staining over the years. Additionally, acidic foods such as citrus fruits and vinegar contribute to enamel erosion. The surface, as a result, becomes more transparent and more of the yellow-colored dentin shows through. Other causes of teeth stains include:
* Genetics
* Smoking habits
* Drugs/chemicals
* Teeth grinding
* Starting color
* Trauma to your mouth If you desire a brighter, whiter smile, teeth whitening can be performed to reduce discoloration and staining. Contact your dentist in Ajax, ON for more information on how teeth whitening can help improve the appearance of your smile.
Dr. Zina Shoaib, dentist in Ajax, offers braces, implants, sedation dentistry and an array of other dental services and procedures. Dr. Shoaib works alongside Dr. Stephen Tannis, Ajax dentist, at Ajax Dental Centre to provide optimal dental care to patients of all ages.
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