Our makeover candidate, Ilona, knew her teeth were stained because of drinking coffee but she had never made an appointment to see if she was a candidate for teeth whitening.
This week Fashion Consultant, Patti Morrison, took Ilona to visit Dr. Lee at Seymour Dental Clinic in Parkgate Village in North Vancouver for the second phase of Ilona's makeover.
"I really don't like visiting the dentist, ever. I would rather avoid it altogether because it makes me anxious." says Ilona. "Dr. Lee and his hygienist were very understanding about my concerns. They made me feel comfortable and relaxed."
Dr. Lee did a thorough oral examination to see if any prep was needed before whitening Ilona's teeth. He removed some old bonding on her front teeth so she would obtain the maximum whitening effect.
There are many teeth whitening methods available but most of them only take off surface level stains. Since a tooth's crystal structure is dense, only professional bleaching, using peroxide gel to slowly deoxidize the stain over a number of days, can restore teeth to their brightest white.
Dr. Lee's office prepared dental moulds custom fitted to Ilona's mouth and teeth.
These trays are used to hold the whitening gel in place and if treated with care can be used over and over for touch ups.
Ilona is following Dr. Lee's bleaching instructions at home around her busy schedule with her young children. She will return in a week to ensure the desired whitening level has been reached.
Ilona is looking forward to the next step in her makeover which is a day at Absolute Spa in Park Royal.
3 REASONS TO WHITEN YOUR SMILE
1 Improves your Confidence
When your teeth are white, you are more likely to feel positive about your smile which boosts your confidence.
2 Recaptures your Youth
As we age, our teeth become yellowed. It happens gradually and we are often unaware of how it ages our look. Whitening restores a youthful look.
3 Enhances your Attractiveness
When teeth are their whitest, eyes seem to sparkle more. When we are confident of having a beautiful smile, we lose some of our self consciousness, and can be more attentive to those around us.
Ilona's makeover is being coordinated by Image Consultant, Patti Morrison.
For your own Personal Style Assessment at the discounted price of only $55 (promocode: nsnewspromo) or to receive Patti's free enewsletter go to www. imagestrategist.com or call her at 604.929.2193.
