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Teeth Whitening Health Tips
If we can offer some friendly advice, please do be careful about the type of treatment you choose to undergo. Dental treatments should only be carried out by qualified dental professionals. There are some whitening systems that are suitable for use in the cosmetic sector, and if you go down this route please be careful to ensure that the Hydrogen Peroxide concentration in whitening gels does not exceed 6%.
Whilst we are certain that no treatment exceeds Beyond in terms of safety or result factors, you should feel confident using any treatment prescribed by your dentist. Typically, these are Zoom treatments and are often more expensive than specialist whitening clinics such as White Smile.
Please also be wary of take home kits that you can buy cheaply over the internet. High percentage gels can often cause severe burning to the lips and the gums. High pH content can cause erosion of enamel, and glycerine can also dehydrate the tooth, rendering it susceptible to short term chipping or cracking.
Beyond is the only system that has achieved CE, FDA, ISO 9001 and class 1A Medical device classification. It is the only machine to be given a 5 star rating from the Dental Advisory Panel. Please consult us, or your dentist, if you have any questions regarding this or any other 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 New Zealand/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.
