Frequently asked questions
How does SmileBrite work?
A "one size fits all" double sided mouthpiece is placed
by the customer into their mouth. This mouthpiece is prefilled
with a Carbamide Peroxide whitening gel. A commercial spectrum
blue LED , with precise settings, is positioned between the upper
and lower teeth. This formulation forces activation of the whitening
gel. Upon activation, carbamide peroxide and oxygen break into
water molecules and free oxygen radicals. The oxygen radicals
then oxidize the stains turning them white. This process will
penetrate the tooth enamel but will not damage the enamel.
How long will this process last?
6 months to two years is not unusual. To maintain the brightest
smile, we recommend pursuing another treatment every six months.
How long does the process take and what
are the results?
Results can vary as everyone is different. The grade of your teeth
and your age can affect the process, but we recommend a 15-20
minute treatment. Typically, your teeth are between 2 and 6 shades
lighter after one 15 minute treatment.
How often should I use the maintenance product,
KeepBright Pen?
Is this method of teeth whitening safe?
Research has shown that if the teeth and
gums are normal and healthy there are no adverse effects to bleaching
one's teeth. You must make sure the dosage is of legal limits
and not excessive and administered in a professional manor. People
with tooth decay and with any type of gum disease should avoid
this treatment. Never treat a pregnant woman; no know side effects
are affirmed but it is simply a precaution. Vitamin E is can be
used to reduce any irritation.
What type of stains will not be whitened with this teeth whitening
process?
Tetracycline stains can not be removed.
Also any stains resulting from excessive fluorides or porous teeth
will have no results. Excluding the above, approximately 95% of
our clients experience noticeably whiter teeth after a treatment.
I have a crown on my anterior or front teeth. Will your product
whiten my crown?
No, but the standard procedure is to first
whiten all adjacent teeth, wait two weeks for the color to stabilize,
then go to your dentist and have him match the crown to the new
shade of your teeth. On the contrary, if a crown is already been
in place for many years, the whitening process can return the
rest of the teeth to the original shade prior to the crown placement.
The same goes for composites, bridges, and veneers.
Will the gel and peroxide you offer be the same as from my family
dentist?
Absolutely. Our partner in dentistry actually
supplies a great deal of product to dentist offices throughout
the nation. Our carbamide peroxide, although at legal limits,
are in many cases more potent than what your dentist will supply.
The key to the success of our whitening system is our blue light
technology which increases the potency of whitening in fraction
of the time and cost.
Is this procedure done by a dentist?
This bleaching process is provided by professionals
in the teeth whitening business and are not necessarily a dentist.
Are there any side effects?
Some people may feel a little tingling sensation,
white gum line, or sensitivity, all of which are normal and hold
no real danger. If this occurs, this will only last from a couple
of hours.
How long before I can eat or drink after my treatment?
The first 24 hours we would recommend to
avoid coffee, tea, dark colored sodas, red wines, berries, candy,
red sauces, beets, or any foods that have the propensity to stain.
List Of Questions
- How does SmileBrite work?
- How long will this process last?
- How long does the process take and what are the results?
- How often should I use the maintenance product, KeepBright Pen?
- Is this method of teeth whitening safe?
- What type of stains will not be whitened with this teeth whitening process?
- I have a crown on my anterior or front teeth. Will your product whiten my crown?
- Will the gel and peroxide you offer be the same as from my family dentist?
- Is this procedure done by a dentist?
- Are there any side effects?
- How long before I can eat or drink after my treatment?