The Teeth Whitening Process

A Users Guide

When undertaking a Diamond White Teeth whitening session, you can be assured you are in highly trained hands.

Your specialist will firstly sit down with you and run through some information about teeth whitening, expected results and your suitablity for the treatment (ie, not pregnant)

Following this, there is just 5 simple steps to whiter teeth...

Some Questions and Answers

How long will it last?

Average results for a professional LED whitening treatment last around 6 months to a year. This depends on your tooth enamel, habits and 'aftercare' treatments.

Does it hurt?

Most people experience no sensitivity at all. Only a very small percentage of people will experience sensitivity, especially if they have porous enamel or tiny cracks in their teeth. People with gum disease may experience irritation because their gum tissue is not healthy. Only use whitening products if your gums don't bleed during flossing.

How many shades of whitening will I achieve?

This depends on the individual. Results are usually 5 to 10 shades lighter in a 1 hour session.

Does teeth whitening work?

Yes, it works on natural teeth and removes surface and/or subsurface stains from eating, drinking, smoking and anything else that can leave stains on enamel.

Some Myths to be Busted

Makes your teeth sensitive

During the process of bleaching, the teeth may become temporarily sensitive for a few patients who already have a history of sensitive teeth.

Sometimes some amount of sensitivity can occur, but the magnitude of this varies from person to person. Any sensitivity will usually only last for 24 to 48 hours.

After the procedure, you must follow the instructions that your Specialist lists out for you.

Harms the enamel

Teeth whitening treatments are absolutely safe and do not harm the tooth enamel unless the wrong proportions are used during the treatment.Dr Kakade says, "Scientific studies have shown that using peroxide to whiten teeth is both very effective and safe. The dental industry has used it for over 20 years during which many advancements have taken place, making the bleaching gel absolutely safe in terms of change or damage to the structure of teeth; it merely makes teeth whiter and brighter." Teeth whitening facilities these days use US FDA regulated gels which assure customers of complete safety as it goes through rigorous testing procedures.

It is painful

Teeth whitening treatments are safe and painless. However, the bleaching agent may cause discomfort if it touches the gums. To avoid this your Specialist applies a gel between the gums and teeth which will reduce the solution from touching the gums. In exceptional cases some customers may experience a minor ache in the first 10-12 hours following the treatment. Taking an over-the-counter pain medication can help resolve this discomfort

To obtain satisfactory results, you have to visit a dentist

This was in the past. Today, one can obtain a teeth whitening treatment without too much of a hassle at a convenient local teeth whitening facility. All our therapists are well trained and have thorough knowledge about the science of teeth whitening. The treatments offered in participating Salons are quick and hassle free. Usual teeth whitening treatments offer customers teeth up to eight to ten shades whiter.