6213–2850 Shaughnessy St,
Port Coquitlam, V3C 6K5
- Text us: 604-200-9047
At PoCo Dental Group, we provide professional teeth whitening for patients from Pitt Meadows who want to refresh the appearance of their smiles. Our Port Coquitlam dental clinic is conveniently located for patients travelling from Pitt Meadows, allowing us to provide cosmetic dental care without requiring a trip to a dental office far from the community.
Teeth whitening is a cosmetic treatment, but we do not treat it separately from your oral health. Before moving forward, we want to make sure your teeth and gums are suitable for whitening.
During your visit, we can assess areas such as:
Existing cavities, gum inflammation, damaged teeth, or other dental concerns may need attention before cosmetic treatment. Addressing these issues first can make your whitening experience more appropriate and comfortable.
Crowns, veneers, bridges, and fillings do not whiten in the same way as natural tooth enamel. If you already have visible dental restorations, we take them into account when discussing your expected result.
Everyone has a different idea of what a brighter smile should look like. We discuss what you want to change rather than assuming that the same whitening result is appropriate for every patient.
Professional whitening is primarily intended to brighten natural teeth affected by certain types of discoloration. Patients may choose whitening when their teeth look dull, yellowed, or stained and they want to improve the overall appearance of their smile.
Whitening can be particularly useful when your concern is primarily tooth colour rather than the shape, position, or structure of your teeth.
If you have several cosmetic concerns, we can also discuss other treatments available at PoCo Dental Group. Our cosmetic dentistry services include teeth whitening, porcelain veneers, and dental bonding, allowing us to consider different approaches depending on what you would like to change.
Whitening is intended for natural teeth. Existing crowns, veneers, bridges, and fillings will not simply become lighter when natural teeth are whitened.
This matters if you have dental restorations in the visible part of your smile. Whitening your natural teeth without considering existing restorations can result in differences in colour.
We can examine your smile before treatment and explain how your existing dental work may affect the final appearance. If your concern involves both tooth colour and restorations, we can discuss appropriate cosmetic options rather than treating whitening as a standalone solution.
Teeth whitening does not prevent future staining. Your teeth continue to come into contact with foods, beverages, and other substances after treatment, so maintaining the appearance of your smile requires ongoing care.
Good oral hygiene remains important. Brushing twice a day, cleaning between your teeth, attending regular dental appointments, and managing habits that contribute to staining can all help you maintain a cleaner-looking smile.
If your teeth become noticeably darker again, we can reassess your smile and determine whether additional cosmetic treatment is appropriate.
Our dental clinic is located at 6213–2850 Shaughnessy Street in Port Coquitlam, making our practice accessible to patients travelling from Pitt Meadows and surrounding communities. We are located in Shaughnessy Station Plaza, in the 6000 Building near Lougheed Highway and Shaughnessy Street. Free parking is available at our clinic.
We regularly welcome patients from Pitt Meadows who are looking for comprehensive dental care, including cosmetic treatments. Our location provides a convenient option for patients who want professional dental services without having to travel outside the Tri-Cities area.
If your teeth have become stained or you simply want to improve the brightness of your natural smile, professional teeth whitening may be worth considering. At PoCo Dental Group, we can assess your teeth, discuss your goals, and determine whether whitening is suitable for you.
We provide professional teeth whitening at our Port Coquitlam clinic for patients travelling from Pitt Meadows and surrounding communities. Our team can first assess your teeth and discuss whether whitening is appropriate for your smile.
Whitening toothpaste can help remove some surface staining, but it does not provide the same type of whitening treatment as professional dental whitening. If you want a more noticeable change in the colour of your natural teeth, we can discuss professional options during an appointment.
You may still be able to whiten your natural teeth if you have fillings. However, fillings do not change colour in the same way as natural teeth, so we consider their location and colour when discussing your expected result.
No. The effectiveness of whitening depends on the source of the discoloration. Some stains respond well to whitening, while other types of discoloration may require a different cosmetic treatment.
A professional cleaning can remove plaque, tartar, and certain external stains. Depending on the condition of your teeth, we may recommend cleaning as part of your overall dental care before considering cosmetic whitening.
The duration of whitening results differs between patients. Diet, oral hygiene, tobacco use, and other lifestyle factors can contribute to new staining over time.
