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Common
Questions & Answers About Our Teeth Whitening System
How does teeth whitening work?
A whitening gel is placed in a custom fitted tray that fits
over your teeth. As the active ingredient in the gel, carbamide
peroxide, is broken down, oxygen enters the enamel of your
teeth and bleaches the colored substances. The structure of
the tooth is not changed; only the tooth is made lighter and
whiter.
What
is Carbamide Peroxide and how does it make my teeth white?
Carbamide Peroxide is commonly known as "teeth bleaching
gel". It is the bleaching gel used by dentists to whiten
your teeth. It comes in a variety of strengths, with 16% &
22% strengths being the most common.
Our lab
only carries the 22% Carbamide Peroxide Gel, which is a high-viscosity
gel that is ideal for those who want extra whitening power
for tough stains or faster whitening.
Are
the custom trays the same trays used at the dentist office?
Yes! Our dental lab specializes in making teeth whitening
trays, night guards and mouth guards. Dental offices around
the world use dental labs like ours to as a source for these
appliances. By going direct through our lab, you eliminate
dentist fees and save hundreds of dollars - and you get the
exact same teeth whitening system they would sell to you.
What
is the difference between your method and laser teeth whitening?
Neither one is better than the other. The only advantage laser
whitening offer is the fact that your teeth will be whiter
in 1 hour, where our system takes up to 10 days to get the
same level of whiteness. Laser costs up to $600 and the bleaching
tray method only cost $99 & about 90% of all dentists
in the US use the bleaching tray method.
Is
the whitening process permanent?
Once you reach your desired whitening level, typically within
7-10 days, the whitening should last several years. Of course,
by eating different foods and drinking coffees, beverages,
wines, etc., your teeth will gradually darken over time. After
your initial treatment, we'd recommend doing a touchup every
4-6 months.
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