Professional teeth whitening at Aster Dental Centre in SE Edmonton uses prescription-strength whitening agents that are not available in drugstore kits. At 1265 Aster Blvd, Dr. Khushali Bhanushali, DDS, offer in-office whitening and take-home professional kits for patients in Tamarack, Crystallina Nera, Summerside, and surrounding Edmonton communities. The practice is open 7 days a week with evening appointments available.
Professional whitening at Aster Dental Centre uses hydrogen peroxide concentrations of 20% to 35%, compared to the 6% to 10% found in drugstore products. This difference in concentration is why patients who have tried multiple over-the-counter kits without results typically achieve noticeable whitening in a single in-office session.
Custom trays made from impressions of your teeth ensure the whitening agent contacts every surface evenly. Generic trays fit poorly and often allow the whitening gel to contact gum tissue, causing irritation. The dentist also evaluates the cause of your tooth discolouration before treatment. Some stains, such as those caused by tetracycline antibiotics or dark-coloured restorations, do not respond to peroxide whitening and would be a waste of money to attempt.
Results from professional whitening at Aster Dental Centre typically last 6 to 18 months depending on diet, tobacco use, and oral hygiene habits. Coffee, red wine, tea, and dark sodas are the main causes of colour regression. Patients who avoid these beverages or use a straw when drinking them tend to maintain results at the longer end of the range.
Touch-up treatments every 6 to 12 months are the most cost-effective way to maintain whitened teeth. At Aster Dental Centre, patients who had custom trays made at the clinic can purchase whitening gel refills at a reduced cost and do touch-ups at home without a full in-office treatment.
Teeth whitening can cause temporary sensitivity in patients who are prone to it, typically manifesting as brief sharp sensations to cold stimuli during the whitening period. At Aster Dental Centre, sensitivity is managed by using desensitizing agents before and after the treatment, recommending sensitive-formula toothpaste in the weeks surrounding whitening, and, where needed, reducing the contact time of the whitening agent.
Whitening performed under professional supervision is safe for tooth enamel. Published research confirms that peroxide-based whitening at clinically appropriate concentrations does not damage enamel structure when used as directed. Most patients experience mild sensitivity that resolves completely within 48 hours of completing treatment.
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