Frequently Asked Questions About Teeth Whitening.

Q: Is teeth whitening really safe for salons/spas?
YES, years of teeth whitening treatments in dental offices have proven that it is safe. If directions for use are followed, home application is also safe. Occasionally, problems such as teeth sensitivity (mild or moderate) or gum irritations may be experienced. If this happens, the frequency of use should be reduced. People who do experience teeth sensitivity will notice that it normally subsides quickly following completion of treatment.

Q: How does the whitening treatment work?
First, the depressions of the teeth are taken using a “tray” filled with a special compound. After shaping the tray for upper and lower teeth, the whitening gel which contains an active ingredient hydrogen peroxide and photo-ion are applied to the trays. The tray is inserted into the mouth and left in place for 15 minutes.

Q: What actually occurs during the whitening?
During the teeth whitening process, the active ingredient in the gel (hydrogen peroxide) is broken down to water and oxygen, oxygen enters the tooth enameL This bleaches embedded discolored substances (stains). The structure of the tooth is not changed; only the tooth enamel stain is changed and becomes a lighter and whiter shade. Fillings, crowns, bridges and bonding are slightly affected.

Q:How long will it take before my teeth are whiter?
Whitening results often become apparent during the first treatment. Typically, the whitening effect becomes even more evident after
a second treatment. Teeth will continue to whiten with each successive treatment until desired results are achieved.

Q: What are the results for most people?
Although results vary, in our experience backed by studies, they show that 90% to 95% of people experience some level of whitening.
We have experienced up to 7 shades in one 15 minute Salon/Spa Cosmetic Whitening procedure.

Q: Will fillings and crowns be affected by the whitening?
While hydrogen peroxide will have no negative effect on the integrity of fillings and crowns, the simple fact is that these materials will not whiten in any type of bleaching procedure. However, the peroxide will remove staining from composite materials.

Q: How long do the effects of teeth whitening last?
For most people, the results are long lasting. Exposure to coffees, teas, tobacco, red wines and certain other stain producing substances will eventually darken teeth again over time.

Q: Do people need touch~ups?
After initial treatment, some people do touch-ups every 3-6 months based on the amount of stain producing substances to which they are exposed. The iBritetm’ tooth whitening system is a professional whitening system using LIGHT and not a “supermarket” tooth whitening kit. It is considerably stronger and more effective. The active ingredient in the whitening gel, hydrogen peroxide, is milder than the Professional Dental Office strength with Photo-Ion initiators for faster whitening with less sensitivity in less time.

Q: is the BriteTM photo light safe?
YES, our light is safe. There are no harmful Ultraviolet (UV) or Infrared (IR) rays in this Diode light source at 400 to 500 nanometers.
This light is the same type of light as the ones that are used in many dental offices.

Q: Why choose the iBriteTM cosmetic teeth whitening over a dentist bleaching system?
The whitening gel formula from iBrite’TM was developed by a Certified Dental Laboratory and dentists for fast whitening action and long lasting results. This is the same teeth whitening gel that is dispensed by dental offices worldwide. From the iBritetm’ patented moldable trays to the iBriteTM gel, the treatment is essentially what a dentist would prescribe, but milder for less tooth sensitivity, done in less time and for less cost.