No lecture here. Whether you still use tobacco or stopped some time ago, you can ask what whitening may be able to do for the staining on your teeth.
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Tobacco colour can be stubborn, and it may leave you self-conscious about smiling or talking up close. If you live in Jefferson, in Winnipeg, and have put off asking because of embarrassment, please know that your history is simply useful clinical information.
Selected tobacco staining can respond to professional peroxide whitening, but not every case does. Your examination at our McPhillips Street clinic looks at what the discolouration appears to be and at the health of your teeth and gums, and then we can be candid about what seems achievable.
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We ask about tobacco because the answer affects our advice, not to pass comment on your choices.
Some tobacco colour lightens while some does not, and we will tell you what we can about yours.
Continued tobacco use can influence how soon colour returns, so we factor that into the discussion.
Tobacco can leave pigment on enamel, and over the years teeth may also take on a deeper tone from other causes. The approach depends on what the dentist finds.
Deposits can build up on enamel, and plaque gives that colour something extra to cling to.
If discolouration remains within natural tooth structure, supervised gel may be able to improve it.
A single dark tooth among your others may not be tobacco-related at all, and it should be examined in its own right.
Visible colour is what brings you in, but the dentist also needs to check what lies beneath it. A visit may run along these lines.
Request your visitRoughly how long, how much, and whether you still use it are all helpful. A rough estimate is enough, so do not worry about exact figures.
Teeth and gums are checked for cavities, cracks, leaking restorations, recession, and inflammation, any of which may need attention before whitening.
The dentist notes your current shade and explains what appears to be surface buildup and what may sit within the tooth itself.
We discuss whether a cleaning, whitening, or something else makes the most sense, along with how your tobacco use could affect the result.
You do not have to stop using tobacco before asking your question. All we need is a truthful picture, because that makes the advice you receive far more relevant.
Considering a change to your tobacco use? You are welcome to mention it, since it could change what you and the dentist discuss about upkeep.
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Whitening gel can make untreated sensitivity worse, so anything that already feels tender deserves attention before treatment. Bring it up even if it seems minor.
Inflammation or recession may call for care first, and your dentist can explain what they see in your own mouth.
A short-lived tingle or ache is common with whitening, and your protocol can be revised if it becomes bothersome.
Do not wait it out if a tooth hurts sharply or for a long time. Call the clinic and describe it.
Keeping tobacco colour in check
Whitening does not stop new colour from forming. Being realistic about that from the beginning helps you decide whether the treatment is worthwhile for you.
Ongoing tobacco use is among the things that influence how quickly your shade starts to darken again.
Regular appointments deal with fresh surface deposits, and daily brushing and interdental care help keep plaque down.
Touch-ups can suit some people, though overusing products may irritate your mouth, so check with your dentist first.
If the stain seems to be returning quickly, phone the clinic and ask what your options might be.
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Winnipeg North Dental
Unit-5 2358 Mcphillips Street, Winnipeg, MB R2V 4J6Get directions (opens in a new tab)Examinations and whitening take place at Winnipeg North Dental, in Unit 5 at 2358 McPhillips Street, Winnipeg. You will find a link on this page to the clinic’s directions.
Submit the form, or speak with the clinic at (204) 338-3003, whichever feels easier. A confirmed time follows after the clinic has responded to you.
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Talk with our team before your visit or learn about CDCP.
Helpful details about teeth whitening in Jefferson.
Ask our teamYou can ask about whitening whether or not you have quit. Do be aware that continued tobacco use affects how long the colour lasts, and your dentist can talk through what that may mean for you.
Perhaps not. Tobacco staining responds only in selected cases, and the outcome depends on your stain and your teeth. A realistic range is something we can talk about once you have been examined.
It may be. Older colour could be sitting within the tooth or could have other causes, such as natural aging, so the dentist needs to see it before commenting on your particular teeth.
Quite possibly, since a professional cleaning removes surface deposits and can show what colour remains. The examination will help determine whether this is the right first step for you.
The clinic can review anything you have been using at your assessment. Keep in mind that unapproved products or overuse can increase irritation and sensitivity, so ask if you are unsure about a product.
One darker tooth may stem from trauma, decay, a large restoration, or a change within the tooth, not tobacco. Have it diagnosed separately, because its treatment could be entirely different.
Phone (204) 338-3003 or complete this page’s form. Your appointment would be at Unit 5, 2358 McPhillips Street, Winnipeg, MB R2V 4J6, once the clinic has been in touch to arrange it.
Your examination could raise questions about your gums, cleanings, or stained restorations. These pages offer background on those topics before you speak with the dentist.
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