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I removed my braces 2 weeks ago and i desperately needed a teeth whitening treatment but the cost in Dental offices was really high since i am student and i am only working part time.
A friend of mine suggested me to get it done in Vaughan mall. Not knowing what to expect since it was my first time to undergo such procedure i booked an i appointment.
I went there and i saw that the service was offered in the middle of the mall. No privacy whatsoever. I was amazed by the ability of these sales persons to convince you that everything was safe and the procedure was the same as in dental office. Even-though i was very skeptic i decided to try it. I was instructed to do everything my self and in 20 minutes it was over.
Results ?? I didn't see any, i paid $100 and i left.
The next day went to see my dentist because because of severe pain on my lower teeth. After explaining to him what caused the pain he said i was supposed to check my teeth first if i was a good candidate for whitening then consider whitening treatment. I had a very tinny invisible crack on my tooth that it was supposed to be avoided during the whitening treatment.( at the mall kiosk they didnt even check if i had any problems) According to my dentists teeth whitening gel can cause severe sensitivity if a special protection gel is not applied in areas that are exposed like gums or lips. He said that only licensed dental professionals are legally allowed to place such protection gels.
I researched a little bit about this whitening business and i found out that mall kiosks and spa salons in Toronto are allowed to perform this treatment because it is considered a cosmetic procedure.There are so many of them and they are not regulated.
They are not supposed to touch you, perform an oral examination or apply professional teeth whitening material.
There are hundreds of non regulated Spa's or kiosks that perform this treatment in Toronto. The price could be tempting but be careful because if something happens you will go thru some hot pain for days.
In US they are trying to shut them down already...while they have just started in Toronto
Here is what American Dental Association says:
http://justsmile.ca/why-teeth-whitening-by-dental-professionals/
Whatch this video ABC news report investigation Video
A friend of mine suggested me to get it done in Vaughan mall. Not knowing what to expect since it was my first time to undergo such procedure i booked an i appointment.
I went there and i saw that the service was offered in the middle of the mall. No privacy whatsoever. I was amazed by the ability of these sales persons to convince you that everything was safe and the procedure was the same as in dental office. Even-though i was very skeptic i decided to try it. I was instructed to do everything my self and in 20 minutes it was over.
Results ?? I didn't see any, i paid $100 and i left.
The next day went to see my dentist because because of severe pain on my lower teeth. After explaining to him what caused the pain he said i was supposed to check my teeth first if i was a good candidate for whitening then consider whitening treatment. I had a very tinny invisible crack on my tooth that it was supposed to be avoided during the whitening treatment.( at the mall kiosk they didnt even check if i had any problems) According to my dentists teeth whitening gel can cause severe sensitivity if a special protection gel is not applied in areas that are exposed like gums or lips. He said that only licensed dental professionals are legally allowed to place such protection gels.
I researched a little bit about this whitening business and i found out that mall kiosks and spa salons in Toronto are allowed to perform this treatment because it is considered a cosmetic procedure.There are so many of them and they are not regulated.
They are not supposed to touch you, perform an oral examination or apply professional teeth whitening material.
There are hundreds of non regulated Spa's or kiosks that perform this treatment in Toronto. The price could be tempting but be careful because if something happens you will go thru some hot pain for days.
In US they are trying to shut them down already...while they have just started in Toronto
Here is what American Dental Association says:
http://justsmile.ca/why-teeth-whitening-by-dental-professionals/
Whatch this video ABC news report investigation Video
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