Can I get whiter teeth
by going to the dentist?
No. Real White Teeth gel is the same whitener used
in dental offices, and the custom tray is the same as
well. Your dentist can whiten your teeth faster with
in-office laser whitening. However, studies have shown
that except in cases of severely dark teeth, the end
results of laser whitening are the same as tray whitening.
NOTE: With tray whitening you can easily do simple touch-ups
in the future if needed. With laser whitening, you have
to go back to the dentist and pay to have the procedure
repeated.
How long does the whitening process take?
Most people see a difference within the first day or
two and achieve the shade they want within 7 to 14 days.
Some teeth are slow to respond, and may take up to 20
days or longer. You should consult your dentist before
whitening longer than 20 treatments. Ultimate results
will vary from person to person, depending on the composition
of the teeth, type of staining, and how long the teeth
are exposed to the gel.
How long will I need to wear the tray each day?
Wear the trays for the following amount of time (or
as directed by your dentist):
- 16% carbamide peroxide gel - 2-4 daily
- 22% carbamide peroxide gel - 1 hour daily
What if I skip a day?
No problem. For the quickest progress, daily wear is
recommend, but you can whiten your teeth at a pace that's
comfortable for you and still achieve the results you
want. Giving your teeth a break for a few days between
treatments helps avoid unnecessary sensitivity.
Will I have to keep whitening my teeth?
Results with Real White Teeth are lasting, so you
only need to go through the complete treatment once.
However, because of normal aging and eating habits,
you may notice some darkening over time. You can maintain
your white smile by simply wearing your tray once or
twice every few months.
Do drug store bleaching kits work?
These systems use a "one-size-fits-all" strip
or tray and so teeth can end up looking "spotty".
Also, many products available in the drug store are
so weak that they're just not effective
Can this procedure harm tooth enamel?
No adverse effects to tooth enamel have been shown
in studies. The active ingredients (carbamide peroxide
and hydrogen peroxide) in our gels have been used by
dentists for years, and have been proven to be enamel-safe.
Also, Real White Teeth gels have a neutral PH, perfectly
balanced for the health of your teeth, whereas, some
over-the-counter gels are too acidic and can actually
damage tooth enamel.
Who should NOT whiten their teeth?
You should not use this product if:
- You are pregnant or nursing (consult with your doctor
first).
- You have loose teeth, loose fillings, cavities,
or gum disease. We recommend checking with your dentist
to be sure these conditions are resolved before whitening.
- You are under 14 years old.
- You wear braces.
- You are allergic to any listed ingredient (carbamide
peroxide, hydrogen peroxide, propylene glycol, glycerin,
artificial flavoring).
I have caps on my teeth. Will they lighten up?
No. Although stains can be removed, white fillings,
crowns and porcelain restorations will not whiten. Some
people choose to whiten their teeth first, and then
have their dentist replace the caps to match the lighter
shade.
Will everyone's teeth whiten?
Almost all natural teeth will whiten. However, everyone's
teeth are different (heredity, types of stains etc.)
and so results will vary. In general, gray-toned teeth
don't respond as well as yellow-toned teeth.
Whitening makes my teeth and gums sensitive. What can
I do?
A small percentage of people experience temporary sensitivity.
Here's what you can do:
- Wear bleaching trays for a shorter length of time,
and give your teeth a break from whitening (a day
or more).
- Don't apply too much gel. If more than a trace of
the gel oozes over the tray and onto your gums, you're
applying too much. Always wipe any excess gel off
your gums after inserting the tray.
- Use toothpaste formulated for sensitive teeth. You
can also apply fluoride gel to your teeth for 3-4
minutes before whitening (put it directly in your
tray). It is available at most pharmacies. )
My teeth are whitening unevenly. Is that normal?
Yes. It is common for the edges of the tooth to respond
to whitening faster than the rest of the tooth, causing
a temporary uneven appearance. This is because the enamel
is thicker near the gum line, and therefore takes longer
for this area of the tooth to whiten. Continue treatments
and it will eventually even out. A damaged or dead tooth
may not whiten as much as the other teeth.
I have spots on my teeth. How will whitening affect
them?
These spots (usually mineral deposits or stains) usually
respond to the whitening process at a different rate
than the rest of the tooth. The spots may even seem
more prominent after the first few days of whitening.
Be patient and continue the treatment. Although the
spots may not disappear entirely, they should become
less noticeable. Severe dark spotting may require more
treatments and may require in-office laser whitening
in addition to tray whitening.
How long does the gel last?
The shelf life of Real White Teeth gels is 2 years
- longer if refrigerated. |
