Teeth Whitening in Burnaby
Dentist-supervised teeth whitening designed to safely brighten your smile and enhance natural confidence.
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What Is Professional Teeth Whitening?
Professional teeth whitening is a dentist-supervised treatment that brightens natural enamel and lifts surface stains safely, with controlled methods designed to protect teeth and gums.
Why Whitening Needs Dentist Supervision
Dentist supervision ensures whitening is appropriate for your teeth, helps reduce sensitivity, and protects enamel, gums, and existing dental work.
Common Causes of Tooth Discoloration
Teeth may darken due to coffee, tea, wine, smoking, aging, or natural enamel changes over time.
Safety of Professional Whitening
Professional whitening is planned and monitored to minimize irritation and avoid uneven results, especially when crowns or veneers are present.
Professional Whitening Options
At Burnaby Dentist & Orthodontist, we offer two dentist-supervised whitening options, selected based on your goals and timeline.
In-Office Whitening
Fast Results
In-office whitening is performed during a scheduled appointment at our clinic. It is ideal if you want noticeable brightening quickly. It’s commonly chosen for upcoming events or when faster results are preferred.
Take-Home Whitening Kits
Gradual Whitening
Take-home whitening kits are dentist-prescribed and used at home over time. This option allows gradual improvement in shade with professional guidance and controlled use.
Benefits of Professional Whitening
Professional teeth whitening offers noticeable improvement while keeping safety, comfort, and consistency a priority. When whitening is performed under dental supervision, results are more reliable and tailored to your smile.
Safe for Enamel
Professional whitening is planned to protect enamel and reduce unnecessary sensitivity. Your dentist ensures the approach is appropriate for your teeth and gums.
Natural, Even Whitening
Dentist-supervised whitening helps avoid patchy or uneven colour changes, creating a balanced, natural-looking brightness across visible teeth.
Predictable Shade Improvement
Professional whitening follows controlled protocols, allowing realistic expectations and measurable shade improvement without guesswork.
Performed by a Dentist in Burnaby
At Burnaby Dentist & Orthodontist, whitening is performed by licensed dental professionals who assess your oral health and guide treatment safely.
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Am I a Candidate for Teeth Whitening?
Teeth whitening is suitable for many adults who want to brighten natural tooth enamel and reduce surface staining. Our smile whitening treatments in Burnaby are designed for patients with discoloration caused by coffee, tea, wine, smoking, or aging. Whitening works best on natural enamel, so existing crowns, veneers, or fillings will not change colour.
Before scheduling a whitening appointment, your dentist evaluates your oral health to ensure whitening is appropriate and comfortable. If whitening isn’t the best option, alternative cosmetic treatments may be recommended to achieve balanced, natural-looking results.
What to Expect During Whitening
Professional whitening follows a clear, dentist-supervised process. For full treatment details, timing, and technology specifics, we guide patients to the dedicated GLO whitening pages.
Step 1: Pre-Treatment Check
Your dentist reviews your teeth and gums to confirm whitening is suitable for you. This step helps identify sensitivity risks, existing restorations, or oral health concerns that could affect results or comfort during the whitening appointment.
Step 2: Shade Assessment
Your starting tooth shade is recorded using a standardized shade guide. This allows your dentist to track progress accurately and set realistic expectations for how much brightening can be achieved based on your natural enamel and staining.
Step 3: Gum and Soft Tissue Protection
Protective measures are applied to shield gums, lips, and surrounding soft tissues. This step helps minimize irritation and ensures the whitening process focuses safely on the teeth rather than sensitive oral areas.
Step 4: Whitening Application
Whitening is applied according to professional clinical protocols during your appointment. While the exact system details are outlined on our GLO whitening pages, this step is carefully controlled to support even, consistent shade improvement.
Step 5: Monitoring During Treatment
Throughout the whitening process, the dental team checks both progress and comfort. This allows adjustments if needed and helps ensure whitening remains controlled, effective, and comfortable from start to finish.
Step 6: Final Shade Review and Aftercare
Once whitening is complete, your final shade is recorded and compared to your starting shade. You’ll receive aftercare guidance to help maintain results and reduce the chance of early re-staining.
Whitening Results & Longevity
Professional teeth whitening delivers visible improvement, but how long your results last depends on daily habits and ongoing care. With proper maintenance, many patients enjoy a brighter smile for months after treatment.
Visible Results After Whitening
Most patients notice an immediate improvement in brightness following their whitening appointment. The level of change varies based on starting shade, enamel type, and existing surface stains.
How Long Whitening Typically Lasts
Results commonly last several months and can extend longer with good oral hygiene and regular professional cleanings. Natural re-staining happens gradually over time.
Lifestyle Factors That Affect Longevity
Frequent consumption of coffee, tea, red wine, dark foods, or tobacco can shorten how long whitening results last. Consistent brushing and flossing help slow discoloration.
Maintaining a Brighter Smile
Avoid staining foods for the first 48 hours after whitening, maintain routine cleanings, and follow dentist-recommended care to preserve your results.
CDCP
Important Information for CDCP Patients
Treatment under the Canadian Dental Care Plan is not fully covered. A co-payment will apply.
Book Your Teeth Whitening Appointment
If you’re considering professional teeth whitening in Burnaby, booking an appointment is the first step toward a brighter, more refreshed smile. Our team will confirm suitability, answer your questions, and guide you through the available whitening options based on your goals and timeline.
Our clinic is conveniently located near Metrotown and minutes from Patterson SkyTrain Station, with free onsite parking behind the building. Appointments are offered during extended weekday hours and Saturdays, making it easy to fit whitening into your schedule.
Ready to take the next step?
Book your teeth whitening appointment today or contact our team to get started.
FAQs
Is professional teeth whitening safe?
Yes. When whitening is performed under a dentist's supervision, it's planned to protect enamel and gums while delivering controlled, even results.
Does teeth whitening cause sensitivity?
Some patients experience mild, temporary sensitivity. Dentist-supervised whitening helps reduce this risk and manage comfort during and after treatment.
How white can my teeth get?
Results vary based on your natural tooth colour and the type of staining. Professional whitening can noticeably brighten teeth, but results vary from person to person.
Will whitening work on crowns or fillings?
No. Whitening only affects natural tooth enamel. Existing crowns, veneers, and fillings will not change colour.
How often can I whiten my teeth?
Your dentist will advise based on your enamel condition and previous whitening history. Overuse should be avoided to protect tooth structure.
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About Teeth Whitening
- Straighten crooked and misaligned teeth
- Conceal chips, cracks, and discoloured teeth
- Whiten and brighten your smile
- Take years off the look of your teeth
- Boost your self-esteem!
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9 AM – 5 PM
Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
9 AM – 5 PM
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9 AM – 5 PM
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