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| CAN I GET WHITER TEETH BY GOING TO THE DENTIST? |
| No. Diamond Brite Smile Whitening 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. |
| WHO SHOULD NOT WHITEN THEIR TEETH? |
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You are pregnant or nursing (consult with your doctor first). |
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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. |
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You are under 14 years old. |
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You wear braces. |
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You are allergic to any listed ingredients (carbamide peroxide, hydrogen peroxide, propylene glycol, glycerin, artificial flavoring). |
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| DO DRUG STORE TEETH 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 of a weak strength, which means you will probably give up before you see results. “Paint on” whiteners just do not stay in contact with the tooth long enough to be effective. |
| DOES BLEACHING WORK ON CAPS? |
| No. Although stains can be removed, while 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. |
| TEETH BLEACHING MAKES MY TEETH AND GUMS SENSITIVE. WHAT CAN I DO? |
| A small percentage of people experience sensitivity. It is temporary and is usually caused from over-exposure to the whitener. |
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Wear bleaching trays for a shorter length of time, and give your teeth a break from whitening (a day or more). |
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Don’t apply too much gel. If more than a trace of the gel oozes over the tray you are applying too much. Always wipe any excess gel off your gums after inserting the tray. |
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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). |
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| 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. Mineral spots may become less noticeable, but not entirely disappear. |
| 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. |
| CAN TEETH WHITENING HURT ENAMEL? |
| No adverse effects to tooth enamel have been shown in studies of professional teeth whitening. Our teeth whitening gels have been used by dentists for years, and have been proven to be safe. Diamond Brite Smile gel has a neutral PH, perfectly balanced for the health of your teeth. Be careful. Some over-the-counter gels are too acidic and can actually damage tooth enamel. |
| HOW LONG DOES THE WHITENING PROCESS TAKE? |
| Most people may see a difference within 5 to 12 days after wearing custom fitted whitening trays at-home. Everyone’s teeth are different and depending on age, lifestyle, and tooth composition, it may take longer. |
| HOW LONG WILL I NEED TO WEAR THE WHITENING TRAY EACH DAY? |
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| Wear the trays for the following amount of time (or as directed by your dentist):If you use 44% CP Gel, we suggest 15 – 20 minutes per whitening session, once a day for 2 weeks. |
| WHAT IF I SKIP A DAY? |
| No problem. For the quickest progress, daily wear is recommended, 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. |
| ARE THE RESULTS WHITENING PERMANENT? |
| Yes. 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 whitening tray once or twice every few months. With your touch-up whitening pen you can keep your teeth the whitest. |
| HOW LONG DOES THE WHITENING GEL LAST? |
| The shelf life of the Diamond Brite Smile’s gel is approximately 12 months (up to 2 years if refrigerated). |
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