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Teeth Whitening Health Tips
Be very wary of cheaper teeth whitening products and other systems that claim to be 'laser' unfortunately there are many inferior systems out there that do not work. Make sure you book your appointment with a professional clinic that have expertise in laser teeth whitening. We recommend that the only laser systems you should consider for teeth whitening treatment are the Beyond systems used at White Smile Clinic or the Zoom system. Be careful of take home kits that you can buy cheaply over the internet, these sometimes contain a far higher % of hydrogen peroxide than should be used at home. Consult us, or your local Dentist if you have any questions about our or any other teeth whitening treatment.
Acid
Before having your teeth whitened, always ask to be told the pH level of the whitening gel. This is because acid and acid alone will corrode your teeth and gums. If your dentist or whitening technician is unable to answer this question, perhaps consider going elsewhere.
The gels we use are tailored to the pH level of saliva (pH6.2), so as not to cause any damage to the teeth or gums.
Type of Acceleration Lamp
Our laser teeth whitening technology uses a cold blue light. Filtration through optical fibres eradicates all Ultra Violet (UV) and Infra Red (IR) light. The whitening accelerator we use is classified a class 1 medical device, and has been granted CE, FDA and ISO9001 certification. It is the safest device currently on the Irish/International market.
Heat lamps (such as Zoom) contain UV light and can cause sunburn to the lips and outer mouth. Preparation time is longer and can therefore be quite uncomfortable. The gums can also be burnt if they are not covered correctly. However Zoom is a well respected system and does produce good results.
Home Trays
If you are considering using a take home tray that must be worn overnight for a sustained period, please be very careful. Prolonged exposure will cause itching or burning sensations to the soft gum tissue. This can also lead to gum disease.
The majority of people that come to us having already used expensive gum shields, complain that they could not finish the prescribed 2 week period because the gum trays were too painful. The results of gum trays are inferior and can also cost significantly more at some Dental Practitioners.
Sensitivity
Some people will experience sensitivity after the teeth whitening treatment. This is quite a normal occurrence and completely ceases after 24 hours when the dentine tubes have returned to their normal shape. Most people experience no sensitivity after a couple of hours.
Gels
The gels we use have actually been proven to be good for your teeth. Our special whitening accelerator kills over 500 of the 600 harmful bacteria in your mouth (helping you to avoid gum disease). The gel and accelerator also help to remove plaque. Although if you have not been to your local dentist or Hygienist in the last six months then we recommend you do so for a clean and scale before your teeth whitening treatment.
