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Teeth Whitening

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Tooth Whitening
  • Innisfail Family Dental offers both in-office treatments and take-home kits for professional teeth whitening.
  • At-home whitening uses custom-fitted trays worn for 30–60 minutes daily to achieve gradual, controlled results.
  • In-office whitening provides faster, more dramatic results using professional-strength treatments.

One of our most popular cosmetic procedures, professional teeth whitening is a fast and effective way to improve your smile. We offer two types of tooth whitening treatments:

At-Home Professional Teeth Whitening

At-home teeth whitening kits consist of a custom dental tray designed to comfortably fit over your teeth, and a specially formulated whitening solution that will safely and gently remove stains and dullness, leaving you with a whiter, brighter, more youthful looking smile.

Your home whitening procedure will require several applications, done over a period of time in the comfort of your own home. The number of applications and the strength of the whitening gel will depend on the current color of your teeth, and on your desired results.

Whitening Instructions

It is important that you apply the teeth whitening gel properly so you do not waste any of the gel and that you experience the least amount of sensitivity while using the gel.

  • Before Whitening: Brush and floss just prior to bleaching your teeth. The whitening gel is the most effective with clean teeth. Try the trays in first without any bleach to check the fit and comfort. Make sure that the bleaching trays are clean and dry before applying the whitening gel. Moisture reduces the efficiency of the whitening gel and slows down the whitening process.
  • Place a small drop of gel into the front of every compartment of the tray for the teeth undergoing treatment.  
  • Insert the whitening tray over the teeth. Seat the tray firmly against the teeth. Wipe any excess gel that seeps from the tray onto your gums with a tissue or dry toothbrush. Wear the tray with the gel as directed below.
  • After Whitening: Remove the tray and rinse off your teeth. Brush & floss to fully remove any excess gel. You may initially notice white splotches on teeth following removal of tray. This is typically caused by dehydration of the teeth and should diminish within 1-2 days. For 1-2 days following bleaching, do not eat or drink things that may cause teeth staining (i.e., coffee, tea, red wine, berries, curry, mustard).

In-Office Teeth Whitening

Our in-office whitening procedures are completed in a single office visit, with dramatic whitening results.

When you arrive for your appointment, we will protect your gums and lips, then we will gently apply a custom whitening gel to the teeth to be whitened. Once the gel is applied, we wait then rinse and repeat until we achieve the desired results. After a short period, your teeth will be fully whitened.

Your Consultation

Call or email our clinic in Innisfail, Alberta Canada today to schedule your personal consultation with us. We'll answer any questions you have about this and our other dental options.

FAQs

Q: What teeth whitening options does Innisfail Family Dental offer?

A: We offer both at-home teeth whitening kits and in-office professional whitening, so you can choose the option that fits your schedule and goals. Whitening is one of our most popular cosmetic dentistry treatments since it's a fast, effective way to brighten your smile.

Q: What's the difference between at-home and in-office whitening?

A: At-home whitening kits include custom-fitted trays and a professionally formulated gel you apply daily over multiple sessions for gradual results. In-office whitening uses a stronger, professional-strength gel applied in multiple layers during a single appointment, so you see results faster.

Q: How does at-home professional whitening work?

A: You'll brush and floss beforehand, then place a small amount of gel in each tray compartment and seat the trays firmly against your teeth. You should wipe away any excess gel from your gums, as it can cause irritation. After the recommended wear time, you remove the trays and rinse, brush, and floss as usual. How long you'll need to use your at-home whitening kit depends on what colour your teeth are right now and your desired results.

Q: How does in-office whitening work?

A: Your dentist protects your gums and lips, then applies professional-strength whitening gel in multiple layers until you reach your desired shade, all in one visit. It's the faster option if you want noticeable results without repeated at-home applications.

Q: Is teeth whitening safe? Are there side effects?

A: Yes, teeth whitening is safe. Some individuals may experience tooth sensitivity and gum irritation, but with proper application, you can avoid this. Some patients notice small white spots on their teeth right after treatment, but this is a normal, temporary reaction caused by dehydration and typically disappears within a day or two. Beyond that, whitening is a well-tolerated, non-invasive way to improve your smile.

Q: How long do teeth whitening results last?

A: Results vary from person to person depending on your habits, like smoking or drinking coffee and red wine. Touch-up treatments can help maintain your whitening results over time.

" What Our Patients Say About Us "

As always, we had another great visit with Dr. Champney and his team. They have been taking care of my family for 8 years, and we'll never switch. Everyone is friendly, personable and are great with my kids, since they were little and now into their teens. Dr. Champney takes the time to do things right and makes sure we are comfortable at our visits. Would absolutely recommend.

Kristie

Innisfail Family Dental is very clean, the staff is great, friendly and reassuring. Dr Champney is friendly and explains the work to be done and what to expect. The fillings were done quickly and painlessly.

Larry S.

The friendliest staff I have ever had the privilege of encountering. Dr.Champney is not only extremely intelligent but he is patient, thorough and kind! I look forward to having a dental office I enjoy visiting.

Danna F-W.

Such a refreshing experience with Innisfail Family Dental. Everyone was so pleasant to deal with and Dr Champney took the time to sit with me and thoroughly go through all my X rays and questions I had. I felt so comfortable and heard. Thank you. My entire family will be going here.

Krista

100% recommend coming here. Excellent communication from everyone and extremely accommodating, even with a toddler and baby in tow. Very good and patient with children getting their teeth checked too! Was unlike any other dentist experience ever before, and felt truly listened to and had all their attention during the appointment.

Angela C.

I always dread deep cleaning but wow this was the most painless one I've ever had. The hygienist is super supportive and sensitive to needs. I would highly recommend this dental clinic.

Corinne J.

We have been with Innisfail Family Dental from the time we moved here in 2010. The staff has always been friendly and helpful and Dr. Champney has always been thorough and honest with us. All of my children have had their wisdom teeth removed at the clinic and we have had zero complications. The office follows the dental fee guide and if we’ve ever had a concern with service or fees they were quick to come to a resolution. Keep up the great work!

Cheryl G.

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