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Dental Bleaching Questions and Answers
What is the
teeth whitening
process? -
Teeth Whitening
is actually a
whitening
process that
lightens
discoloration’s
in the tooth
enamel. This
process uses an
effective
whitening
solution
retained in your
mouldable
mouthpiece that
is worn over
your teeth for
up to 1 hour per
day until you
have reached
your desired
level of
whitening.
Included in
the kit is a
professional
strength
whitening gel
(22% carbamide
peroxide),
mouldable
mouthpieces,
whitening
accessories and
instructions for
use.
How does
dental whitening
remove stains?
- Dental
whitening
systems will
remove most
stains with a
gentle action
that whitens
your teeth. As
the active
ingredient in
the gel (22%
carbamide
peroxide), is
broken down,
oxygen acts upon
the stained
organic
deposits, which
oxidizes them
into a white
colour. This
process makes
the overall
tooth colour
closer to its
natural
unstained
colour. Your
tooth structure
remains
unchanged. Years
of clinical
trials have
demonstrated the
safety and
effectiveness of
this system.
Over 95% of
people treated
achieve some
level of tooth
whitening.
Crowns, bridges,
bonding, and
fillings do not
lighten with
dental
whitening.
What is the
treatment
procedure? -
An impression of
your teeth will
be made by you
at home with our
easy-to-use
instant boil and
bite mouldable
mouthpieces.
You will then
apply our
whitening gel
inside the
mouthpiece and
place the
mouthpiece over
your teeth. You
may wear the
mouthpieces for
up to 1 hour per
day. Most
people see quick
results within
only one week.
Is the
whitening
process
permanent? -
For most people,
the treatment
will last for
many years. Your
teeth have
become stained
in the first
place from
consuming foods
and beverages.
Upon the
completion of
your initial
bleaching
process, your
teeth are
restored to
their natural
white colour.
Exposure to
foods, drinks
(especially
coffee, cola’s
and red wines),
smoking and
other
consumables will
gradually darken
teeth again over
time. You may
want to
periodically
whiten your
teeth. After an
initial
treatment, most
people do
touch-ups about
once every 6-12
months.
How much
whitening gel do
I get when I
purchase a
dental bleaching
kit? –
Dependent on
which package
you purchase you
will receive 1,
2 or 3 dental
syringes
containing 3ml
of whitening gel
each. Each
application (per
mouthpiece) will
use
approximately
0.25ml of
whitening gel.
This means that
you will get 10
- 12
applications
from each
syringe. Most
people complete
their whitening
process and
still have some
whitening gel
left over to do
touch-ups later.
How important
are mouldable
mouthpieces?
- Very
Important.
Having a
mouldable
mouthpiece is
essential to
assure proper
bleaching
results.
Non-mouldable
mouthpieces may
cause
inconsistent
bleaching or
spotting on the
teeth and they
are
uncomfortable to
wear.
Smile-Bright
offers two types
of mouldable
mouthpieces, do-it-yourself
Boil & Bite
mouthpieces and
professional
dental
lab-created
mouthpieces.
Both types are
effective and
you may decide
which type is
best for you.
See below for
detailed
differences
between both
types of
mouthpieces.
I already
have a set of
mouldable
mouthpieces!
Can I buy just
the whitening
gel from
Smile-Bright? -
Yes, we sell
dental bleaching
22% Carbamide
Peroxide
whitening gel
separately. This
refill gel is
the same
strength that is
sold in dental
bleaching kits
and Professional
Dental Offices.
It can be used
with any dental
tray in the same
way as your
previous
whitening gel.
Why is
Smile-Bright
better than
other whiteners?
- Simply put,
other products
do not work
effectively.
Some
over-the-counter
trays are not
mouldable to
your teeth and
do not hold the
gel in the
proper
position. Many
OTC whitening
gels are not
thick enough to
stay in place
and will leak
out of the
tray. Many OTC
gels typically
have less
effective active
ingredients or a
lower
concentration of
active
ingredients.
Many
professional
dental whitening
systems provide
so little
whitening gel
that refills
will be required
to get the
desired result.
In short, the
Smile-Bright
System offers
more effective
whitening power
for your money
than any other
system.
Is The
Smile-Bright
System the same
thing Dentists
sell me for
£300 or
more? - Yes,
Our system uses
the same active
ingredients,
percent
concentration
and methodology
as those used in
professional
dental offices.
In fact many
dentists sell
dental bleaching
to their
patients. (And
buy them from
us!) We provide
you with
mouldable
mouthpieces and
supply you with
a high quality,
effective
whitening gel
exactly like the
formula used in
dental offices.
What causes
tooth
discoloration?
- There are many
causes. The most
common include
consumption of
foods, coffee,
tea, wine, sodas
and smoking. In
other words, our
teeth naturally
get more and
more stained as
time goes on and
we continue to
live our lives.
NOTE -
Tetracycline
discoloration
and artificial
dental work are
usually not
greatly
responsive to
dental
bleaching.
Who may
benefit from
tooth whitening?
- Almost
everyone.
However, there
are some cases
where treatment
may not be
effective. Tooth
Whitening is
ideal for
patients who
have healthy,
un-restored
teeth and would
like a whiter,
brighter smile.
Is it safe to
bleach my teeth
at home? -
Yes, the
Smile-Bright
System is
especially
designed to be
an easy-to-use
system with
detailed usage
instructions.
Over a decade of
research
indicates that
whitening teeth
with Carbamide
Peroxide is safe
and effective.
All of our
products comply
with FDA/EU
regulations.
How long does
the bleaching
process take?
- Results are
dependent upon
each individual
characteristics
of each person
and the daily
wear-time of the
mouthpieces, but
most people
usually see
results within
the first week
(or first 5
cumulative
whitening
hours). Maximum
results occur
after 10-20
cumulative
whitening hours.
Are there any
side effects?
- Some people
experience
temporary tooth
sensitivity
during
treatment.
Others have
reported
discomfort in
the gums or in
loose fillings.
Gum irritation
usually
disappears
within 1-3 days
after beginning
the procedure
and always
upon the
discontinuation
or completion of
treatment.
There are no
other
significant side
effects.
NOTE -
Although there
is no clinical
evidence to the
contrary -
Pregnant or
Nursing Women
should not
engage in dental
bleaching.
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