The Perfect Smile by SpaWhite...

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Research has shown that there are five elements to successful teeth whitening. The more of these factors included in a bleaching treatment, the greater the results that treatment will achieve. These five factors are:

Peroxide | Light | Pressure | Heat | Exposure

 Peroxide  This is the active ingredient in virtually all dental whitening products. It comes in many forms, but ultimately breaks down to hydrogen peroxide.  The hydrogen peroxide reacts with light and oxygen to form hydroxyl radicals, which penetrate the tooth structure, breaking down stains into progressively smaller particles as they go.  But peroxide is strong stuff, and can burn gums and cause tooth sensitivity. Typically, this is dealt with simply by diluting the peroxide; the lower the concentration of peroxide, the fewer the side effects, but the less effective it is at whitening teeth.  The main reason for the side effects is that the pH (degree of acidity or alkalinity) of peroxide is too far away from neutral.  Some tooth bleach manufacturers artificially lower the pH of their peroxide to make it more stable.  But this increases its side effects. 

  Light  The conversion of hydrogen peroxide to hydroxl radicals can be accelerated and sustained by the exposure to certain wavelengths of light, basically from about 400 to 560 nanometers.  This is well within the safe visible light spectrum, far away from dangerous ultraviolet light.  By exposing the teeth to light concentrated in this spectrum while the peroxide is on the teeth, the whitening action is accelerated and intensified, increasing the release of hydroxyl radicals, even with neutral pH peroxide.

Pressure  Peroxide is of little value if it doesn’t get into the structure of the tooth.  Mild pressure is required to accomplish this. Dentists apply pressure by molding a tray that is custom fit to your teeth.  The peroxide gel is placed in the tray, and forced into place.  SpaWhite accomplishes this action without the need for an expensive, custom tray.

Heat  Peroxide activity increases with temperature, releasing more of its powerful hydroxyl radicals than would occur at lower temperatures.

Exposure  The longer you expose your teeth to a combination of peroxide, light, heat and pressure the whiter your teeth will get — to a point.  Peroxide eventually breaks down into water. It “wears out” rather quickly, and the more light and heat it is exposed to, the faster it wears out.  So a balance must be struck between repetition of applications and exposure time.

SpaWhite FAQ

A . The overwhelming majority of our SpaWhite™ clients will see a pleasing immediate smile
rejuvenation! Teeth whitening is subtly affected by numerous personal conditions, including body
chemistry, genetics, mineral imbalances, drug use, and dental health. Not everyone will have the same
results. Just as with other services, no one size fits all, and not everyone reacts the same way.

Q. How light can my teeth get with SpaWhite™?

A. Typically, a SpaWhite™ Express treatment (1‐15 minute session) will achieve a 2‐4 shade
improvement. SpaWhite Silver (2‐15 minute sessions) will achieve a 3‐7 shade increase. The color of
one’s permanent teeth is set by genetics. Your natural childhood teeth color is as light as they can ever
be without cosmetic dentistry replacement. Various people have different skin tones, they also have
different natural tooth shades.

Q. What is the difference between SpaWhite™ and Zoom™ / BriteSmile™?

A. The SpaWhite™ treatment is done Stop Smoking Laser Solutions! The entire SpaWhite™ Silver
treatment lasts only ½ hour as opposed to sitting in the dentist office for approximately 1 ½ hours.
SpaWhite™ Silver costs about half as much as a Zoom treatment and our easy to use award winning
maintenance stick (WhiteIce™) is included at no additional charge. Additionally, you will most likely
experience much less teeth sensitivity during the SpaWhite™ treatment.

Q. I've heard that teeth whitening hurts, will this cause my teeth to be sensitive?

A. Although every person is unique, SpaWhite™ causes less sensitivity than any other leading teeth
whitening systems because of two important factors.

• Our whitening gel is only on your teeth for two 15 minute cycles, while the other leading
  systems leave the bleach on your teeth for three to four 20 minute cycles. Less than half of the
  contact time with your teeth means less sensitivity.
• Our Daylight5K is a cool LED light which is much gentler on your gum tissue. This is not
  true for many of the other leading systems which use UV light. If, however, you do experience any sensitivity post treatment, you may take Ibuprofen or Tylenol.

Q. Will my artificial dental structures whiten with SpaWhite™?

A. Crowns, bridges, composite fillings all have permanent color which is set by the dentist when he/she
performs the restoration. Teeth whitening will not change the color of these structures; that must be
done via dental replacement.

Q. Do all teeth whiten at the same rate?

A. Dentistry of the enamel, general as well as oral health, drug use (past and present) body chemistry,
diet, and hereditary all play a part in how well teeth respond to whitening. Most teeth respond well,
some respond extremely well, while others are less responsive. All natural teeth do respond to some
degree.

Q. Will a SpaWhite ™ treatment harm my enamel?

A. No it will not. Peroxide based whiteners have been used and studied extensively in the dental field to
bleach teeth.

Q. Will I experience any gum irritation?

A. Depending on many factors, you may experience some minor gum irritation. This is normal and
usually goes away in less than an hour after treatment. If you experience discomfort during the
procedure, a good remedy is to apply a small amount of petroleum jelly using a Q‐tip to the gums, then
reapply the mouthpiece. If irritation exists after the treatment, vitamin E oil can be applied to the
affected area. An easy way to do this is to puncture the end of a vitamin E gel cap with a pin, then
squeeze a small amount of oil on the gums, letting it flow down to cover. You may want to even out the
oil application with a cotton swab.

Q. Should I brush my teeth prior to my SpaWhite™ treatment?

A . No.  Brushing your teeth prior to the SpaWhite treatment may make your gums more sensitive so we
recommend that you use our teeth wipes to remove any film on your teeth.

Q. What should I avoid after my treatment?

A. Your teeth are very prone to re‐staining in the first 48 hours post treatment. Therefore, we
recommend that you avoid the following products for two days after your teeth have been whitened:

• Tobacco products
• Coffee or tea
• Colas
• Red wine
• Red meat
• Soy sauce
• Berries or other dark fruits
• Tomatoes and tomato sauces
• Dark vegetables
• Foods containing dyes or artificial colorings

Q. Can I have my teeth whitened if I am pregnant?

A . Sorry, we cannot whiten your teeth if you are pregnant or nursing.

Q. How long can I expect my results to last?

A. There is no definite answer to how long your whitening results will last. This is highly dependent on
many individual factors including the current condition and age of your teeth, diet, alcohol and tobacco
consumption. As a guideline you can expect to repeat the SpaWhite™ treatment every 6‐12 months and
continue to use your WhiteIce™ on a regular basis.

Getting teeth white is one thing. Keeping them white is quite another!