Centre Dentaire de Haute Technologie du Québec

Teeth Whitening

Aging and our love of coffee, tea, red wine and tobacco will contribute to our teeth turning yellow or brown over the years. Often, this pattern is reversible and whitening treatments can restore brilliance to your smile.


One-hour teeth whitening in the clinic


In the clinic, we whiten teeth using BriteSmile, a technology which has been safely and effectively used for many years.


Choosing to have an in-clinic whitening has the following benefits:

  • Your smile – and appearance – will improve after only 1 hour, instead of having to wait 3-4 weeks.
  • This treatment will make your teeth whiter than any home treatment ever can.
  • Your teeth will experience little or no sensitivity to cold and heat after the treatment.
  • This treatment is safe and will not harm your fillings, tooth enamel or gums.

Whitening your teeth at home


At-home whitening generally involves applying bleaching gel to the teeth using a tray that is specially moulded to fit your mouth. This method requires significant discipline, but your teeth will definitely be whiter after a few weeks. An in-clinic treatment still gets better results, but this at-home method is less expensive. Using at-home teeth whitening after you’ve received an in-clinic treatment is a good way to prolong the whiteness of your teeth.


Warning : Do not start at-home teeth whitening without making sure that your teeth are healthy. Consult your dentist first. You do not want peroxide to infiltrate a cracked tooth.



Other whitening treatments


You can buy toothpaste to whiten your teeth. Obviously, this is the simplest and least expensive solution, but it is also – unfortunately – the least effective. Furthermore, as toothpaste is abrasive, it can further damage your teeth and gums. In-clinic methods and tray treatments at home definitely deliver the best results all round.


Pharmacies also sell whitening strips that can mildly whiten your teeth while you use the strips. Sadly, if you don’t have perfectly straight teeth, the results of this treatment will vary greatly.


So ask a professional for advice! Only your dentist can explain which options are best for your teeth. You can also read more on the Ordre des dentistes du Québec and the Canadian Dental Association websites.