Dental Bleaching: Questions & Answers
What
is the teeth whitening process?
- Teeth Whitening is actually a bleaching process that lightens
discolorations of tooth enamel. This process uses an effective bleaching
gel retained in a Custom-fitted Whitening Trays) that is worn over your
teeth for 1 hour per day (NOT overnight) until you have reached your
desired level of whitening. Included with these tooth bleaching systems
is 22% professional strength bleaching gel (ONLY 10% - 22% Carbamide
peroxide is available), Custom Whitening Trays, toothbrush, sensitivity
toothpaste, portable pouch and application instructions.
How
does dental bleaching remove stains -
Dental tooth
bleaching systems will remove most stains with a gentle action that
whitens your teeth. As the active ingredient in the bleaching gel (Carbamide
peroxide), is broken down, oxygen acts upon the stained organic
deposits, which oxidizes them into a white color. This process makes the
overall tooth color closer to its natural unstained color. Your tooth
structure remains unchanged. Years of clinical tests have demonstrated
the safety and effectiveness of this tooth bleaching system. Over 95%
of people treated achieve some level of tooth whitening. Crowns,
bridges, bonding, and fillings only return to their original coloring;
they do not lighten any further with professional tooth bleaching.
What
is the treatment procedure? -
You will
make an impression of your teeth at home with our easy-to-use Personal
Impression Kit. Ship it back to us and then will receive your
Customized Trays in about a week. You will then apply our 22% bleaching
gel inside the tray and place it over your teeth. You may wear the
trays for up to 1 hour. You will see results the first day!!
Is the
whitening process permanent? -
For most
people, the tooth bleaching treatment will last for many years. Your
teeth have become stained in the first place from consuming the foods
and beverages. Upon the completion of your initial bleaching process,
your teeth are restored to their natural white color. Exposure to foods,
drinks (especially coffee, colas and red wines), smoking and other
consumables will gradually darken teeth again over time. You may want to
periodically bleach your teeth. After an initial treatment, most people
do touchups about once every 6-12 months.
How
much bleaching gel do I get when I purchase a dental tooth bleaching
kit? -
You get
enough bleaching gel to complete your whitening process (for average
stained teeth). Each application (per bleaching tray) will use
approximately 0.25ml of bleaching gel.
How
Important are moldable bleaching trays? -
Very
Important. Having a moldable tray of the correct polymer material,
shape, & transparency is essential to assure proper bleaching results.
Non-moldable trays may cause inconsistent bleaching or spotting on the
teeth and they are uncomfortable to wear. Dental tooth bleaching offers
two types of moldable trays do-it-yourself thermoform (boil & bite)
trays and professional tooth bleaching dental lab-created trays.
Thermoform trays sit too close to the tooth and don’t allow for enough
gel to properly rest on the tooth.
I
already have a set of bleaching trays. Can I buy just the whitening gel
from NeonBrite? -
Yes, we sell
dental tooth bleaching 22% Carbamide Peroxide whitening-gel separately.
This refill gel is the same strength that is sold in dental tooth
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
dental bleaching better than other whiteners?
- Simply put, other products do not work effectively. Some
over-the-counter trays are not moldable 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 dental tooth bleaching system
offers more effective whitening power for your money than any other
system.
Is
dental bleaching the same thing dentists sell me for $500 or more? -
Yes, Our system uses the same active ingredients, percent concentration
and methodology as those used in professional tooth bleaching products
at the dental office. In fact many dentists sell dental bleaching to
their patients. We provide you with Customized Mouthpieces and supply
you with the highest quality, most effective bleaching 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, can be,
but is 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 lightening is ideal for patients who have healthy,
un-restored teeth and would like a whiter, brighter, younger looking
smile. Tetracycline discolorations and artificial dental work, can be,
but are usually not greatly responsive to dental bleaching.
Is it
safe to bleach my teeth at home? -
Yes, dental
bleaching at-home bleaching is specially 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 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 many people see results after
the first use. Maximum results occur after 5-10 cumulative bleaching
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 - Pregnant or nursing women should not engage in dental bleaching.
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Whitening Your Smile
How we look and
how we perceive ourselves has much to do with our self-esteem. When
the color of our teeth makes us embarrassed to smile, it's probably
time to get our teeth whitened (bleached).
As one ages,
teeth may darken from coffee, tea, smoking, berries and other
substances that get into micro-cracks in the enamel, causing
discoloration. Some people have gray or brown bands on their teeth
caused by an early childhood fever or tetracycline medication taken
when the tooth enamel was forming. In some parts of the country where
fluoride is found in naturally high concentrations in the drinking
water, individuals have developed teeth with bright white patches or
dark brown blotches
(mottled enamel or fluorosis).
Not everyone
is a candidate for tooth bleaching. Teeth discolored from aging have
the best results. If you have tooth-colored resin or composite
fillings in your front teeth, they will not change color from
bleaching and will stick out like a sore thumb after the procedure. If
you would like to have your teeth whitened, call it to your dentist's
attention at your next check-up visit. If you are not a good
candidate, he or she can suggest alternatives such as bonding or
porcelain veneers.
There are
various options to whitening your teeth. Bleaching can be an in-office
procedure (chair-side). It may involve several appointments of 30-60 minutes
each.
Some toothpastes
have added whitening agents and can be used as an adjunct to the other
two procedures. In any case, there is no reason to ever again suffer the
embarrassment of discolored teeth.
