COSMETIC TEETH WHITENING FAQs

is this treatment for me?

What to take into consideration:

This service should not be booked if you have severe cracks, cavities or receding gums.

If the tooth discoloration is due to medications or previous tooth injury, teeth whitening won’t be effective. Clients with man-made teeth (ex: veneers, caps, implants) will usually lighten, however, it is not guaranteed.

Clients with severe stains must be patient with the process and know that each whitening session removes years of stains. Teeth whitening is not a permanent solution to discoloration and requires maintenance. Maintenance depends on the habits of each individual client.

If you have Calcium Hypocalcification, {a very common condition}, the spots/lines will be initially intensified with this treatment, however, the color will subside in 24-48 hours.

How long will results last?

Depending on your daily habits, {what you drink, eat and smoke} the results will last anywhere between 6-12 months. Maintenance sessions are required to keep up with the color.

Should I get my teeth cleaned before the service?

It isn’t required but having your teeth cleaned prior to getting this service done will be beneficial.

starting color

We are not born with perfectly white teeth. As humans, we all have an inborn tooth color that ranges from yellow-brown to green-gray which intensifies overtime. Yellow-brown is generally more responsive to bleaching that green-grey. With this treatment most people see a change between 2-7 shades.

Can I use charcoal toothpaste?

While there are various benefits to using a charcoal toothpaste, such as the removal of stains and acidic plaque, its usually too abrasive on your enamel which causes it to erode exposing more of the dentin underneath. Your toothpaste should not be overly gritty. You can check the RDA (Relative Dentin Abrasitivity) of your toothpaste online. Charcoal toothpaste can be easily overused (2-3 times a week is plenty) to avoid any negative side effects. *The American Dental Association has not given charcoal toothpaste a seal of acceptance.

What ingredients are in the whitening gel?

Carbamide peroxide, glycerol, propylene glycol, deionized water, carbomer, carboxymethyl, poly vinyl pyrrolidone, sodium hydroxide, menthol.

Can I get teeth whitening done if I’m pregnant?

The American Dental Association leave the decision up to the woman and her healthcare provider.

Can minors get this done?

With consent of a legal parent, minors 14 years-old and up can get this treatment done.

How often can I get my teeth whitening done?

Clients should ideally wait 2-3 months before undergoing another treatment. However, if no sensitivity occurs after the first session {only}, the treatment can be repeated once again after at least a month.

What’s the difference between an in office treatment verses the at home one?

Both are considered teeth bleaching. At home systems contain anywhere from 3%-20% peroxide, whereas the in office systems contain 15%-46%. The in office treatment is often referred to as ‘chairside bleaching’. Bleaching is a term that is only permitted to be used when the teeth can be whitened beyond their natural color, as in this treatment.

DOES IT CAUSE SENSITIVITY?

I have whitened teeth for even the most sensitive prone clients that felt absolutely no discomfort with my products. Most clients are sensitive to Hydrogren Peroxide rather than Carbamide Peroxide - So if you have never tried whitening with CP, then your past experience(s) with extreme sensitivity will not be the same.

Those that are more prone to sensitivity are those with receding gums, severe cracks/cavities, and believe it or not red heads. Any sensitivity normally will typically only last for 24-48 hours. You will receive a sensitive toothpaste with your service.

Did you know?

Tea stains your teeth more than coffee due to its higher tanning content?

Certain medications are notorious for staining your pearly whites. Such as, antihistamines (think allergies), blood pressure medication, and antipsychotic disorder drugs (psychosis, principally in schizophrenia and bipolar disorder).

Your city’s water may have a high level of fluoride which is added to prevent tooth decay, however, may be damaging long term.