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Tooth Whitening Frequently Asked Questions

1. Is Teeth Whitening safe?

2. Are there any side effects of Teeth Whitening?

3. I have very sensitive Teeth, what could be causing this and can I do anything about it?

4. How long will it take for Teeth to become their whitest?

5. How long will the results last?

6. What is the shelf-life and wearing time of Teeth Bleaching Gel?

7. What are the different strengths and what do the different percentages mean?

8. How long after bleaching should I avoid Red Wine and coffee?

9. Some areas seem to be uneven or blotched - Should I stop?

10. I don't feel comfortable paying with my credit card, are there any other payment methods?

1. Is Teeth Whitening Safe?

Research and clinical studies indicate that using 22% Teeth Whitening Gel is safe. We consider tooth whitening to be the safest cosmetic dental procedure. As with any tooth whitening product, Our Kit! is not recommended for children under 13 years of age and pregnant or lactating women.

2. Are there any side effects of Teeth Whitening?

Some patients will experience increase Tooth sensitivity after the procedure. This is most noticed when the user comes in contact with hot or cold liquid. This is a normal side effect that is expected, Special Remineralisation Gel is available from our products page which is applied to the Teeth after bleaching. Our customer feedback indicates that this method helps with the post bleaching sensitivity experienced by users. If Tooth sensitivity continues you may want to consider reducing the amount of Whitening Gel being applied for 24 hours while the sensitivity dissipates.

3. I have very sensitive Teeth, what could be causing this and can I do anything about it?

If your teeth are sensitive after Teeth Whitening - you may want to try our Remineralisation Gel. This is applied after the Teeth Whitening and helps restore enamel to its full 'form' quicker. Do note that heightened Tooth sensitivity is normal when using any type of Teeth Whitening product, and it is not permanent.

4. How long will it take for Teeth to become their Whitest?

This varies a lot person to person and depends on the type of stain on the Teeth. Some teeth will whiten much quicker, while other Teeth can take a few months due to the nature of the stain. Majority of our customers will see desired results within 2 - 3 weeks. When Teeth are more yellow results tend to be a lot quicker compared to trying to whiten teeth with other stains such as; gray stains, tobacco etc - still possible but may take a couple of months due to the nature of the stain.

5. How long will results last?

Approximately 1 year when maintenance touch ups are done every 3 - 6 months. Teeth can stay pearly white for many years so long as the user takes time to 'touch up'.

6. What is the shelf-life and wearing time of Teeth Bleaching Gel?

2 years refrigerated and 1 year un-refrigerated. If you plan to store the Whitening Gel's un-refrigerated the Gel should be stored in a dry cool environment. The wearing time for the gel depends on the concentration of the gel you purchase.

  • 10% - 16% - Can be used overnight if the user experiences no sensitivity.
  • 20% - 22 % - 30min to 1 hour per application.

7. What are the different strengths and what do the different percentages mean?

The different percentages mean the concentration of whitening agent inside the syringes. The higher the bleaching percent, the stronger the Whitening Gel and the more effective it is at Whitening Teeth. By using our 22% Dental grade Teeth Whitening Kits the wearing time is greatly reduced! 22% Whitening Gels only require 30min to an hour of wear time to get dramatic results.

8. How long after bleaching should I avoid Red Wine and coffee?

We recommend avoiding the two during whitening and for 1 week after finishing your tooth bleaching regime. But remember if you want to keep your new Pearly White Teeth it is important not to miss touch ups every 3 - 6 months to ensure your Teeth continue to be their brightest!

9. Some areas seem to be uneven or blotched - Should I stop?

It's ok as this is normal - different areas of the tooth more specifically areas of decalcification will react more rapidly to our Whitening Gel resulting in blotching at first while the rest of the tooth catches up as you continue to bleach. The blotching will be the first to fade after finishing your Teeth Whitening regime resulting in a more equal appearance.

10. I don't feel comfortable paying with my credit card, are there any other payment methods?

We offer payment via mail - If paying via money order, cheque or cash, please send payment to:

Brighter Smile
P.O. BOX 1253
Fremantle WA 6959

Please ensure you include in your order, the products paying for, address, contact phone and email. If paying via cheque please be aware that we can only ship the order once the cheque is cleared and approved, this usually takes 3 - 4 business days.