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Teeth Whitening with White Science

WhiteScience’s family of products have been scientifically developed and formulated to achieve visible whitening results in as little as 10 to 20 minutes, depending on the product. Some call this a miracle, we call it innovation. Of course, our process will only take teeth back to where they were before all the coffee, red wine and nicotine took its toll. The WhiteScience whitening process is safe and effective, providing our clients with natural-looking instant results.

About WhiteScience

We have achieved the delicate balance of affordability without compromising quality. Born in an international publicly traded R&D dental company, WhiteScience technology was specifically developed using patented formulated delivery systems to create superior whitening products. All of our products are manufactured by WhiteScience, they are NOT imported from countries with questionable safety standards. Resellers and clients can not only feel confident that our products have been manufactured under the most exacting standards of safety and excellence, but that they are of the highest quality. In the USA, WhiteScience products are available in over 700 spa and salon locations including major hotel chains like Hilton, Hyatt, Sandals, Ritz Carlton and Caesars Palace. WhiteScience products have also been featured at The Emmys and The American Music Awards.

How does teeth whitening work?

Teeth whitening is principally a cosmetic procedure that removes stains and gives your teeth the appearance of a whiter and brighter smile. Like all cosmetic procedures, you cannot change your natural DNA. The colour of your teeth cannot change to a different colour than what you had when your adult teeth replaced your baby teeth. You can alter the natural base colour of your teeth only by having a cosmetic dentist replace your natural tooth structure with synthetic materials such as veneers, crowns or implants.

Will I experience any sensitivity?

WhiteScience's products have been developed in such a way that the vast majority of customers will experience mild to no sensitivity. With the mild sensitivity, you may experience a sensation of 'scrubbing bubbles' on their teeth. Peroxide is an antiseptic and reacts to germs and bacteria. All cleansing and whitening products will have a few customers who will feel a sense of discomfort or tooth sensitivity. A small percentage of customers will experience 'blanching', where the peroxide in the pads affects sensitive portions of the customer's gums causing them to turn white. This may result in irritation or sensitivity for a short period of time. In rare instances, a customer may wake up the next day with a blister caused by the interaction of the peroxide with their gums. This is not harmful, but rather a healthy healing process to cure gums. If a customer's discomfort persists for more than one hour, they can rub vitamin E oil on the sensitive areas. Please note: sensitivity due to the use of peroxide products is actually highlighting an area that needed antiseptic attention and is an alert for the customer to seek periodontal treatment. How long will my results last?

In most cases, a SpaWhite or SolarWhite treatment can last up to a year when observing good dental hygiene. You may notice fading anywhere from three months to a year after treatment, depending on your use of staining agents. Most customers find that repeating the process two to four times per year keeps their teeth consistently white. Additional use of the WhiteICE maintenance product and whitening toothpaste will extend and even improve the whitening results. Will it work on caps and crowns?

Both SpaWhite and SolarWhite will remove stains on caps and crowns, but it will not change their original colour. It is not intended to lighten artificial teeth, caps, crowns, veneers, porcelain, composite (white) fillings, or other restorative materials. The colour of these structures will remain the colour they were when installed. How long after my treatment should I refrain from eating or drinking?

It is best not to eat or drink any dark coloured food or beverage for 24 hours after treatment. If you must drink a dark coloured beverage, use a straw to avoid soaking the teeth in the liquid. Who is NOT a candidate for treatment?

Standard dental and medical protocol is that anyone in their third trimester of pregnancy should avoid any elective procedures. Additionally, anyone considering dental restorations, periodontal or endodontal procedures should complete their treatment before whitening their teeth.

Are the WhiteScience products safe and will they hurt my enamel?

Classified as a cosmetic product by the FDA, hydrogen peroxide is the active ingredient in teeth whitening and has been safely used for centuries. WhiteScience's patented process is designed to be very safe and effective without causing any harm to healthy enamel. Some individuals have demineralised enamel (sometimes inaccurately called calcium deposits). This is a weakening in the enamel and is usually due to insufficient brushing and flossing. This condition is often seen after braces have been removed, since the braces "mask" the teeth from the dentifrice. Teeth that have demineralised areas will be whiter than the normal tooth structure causing a "spotty" type of appearance. This will normalize in a few days. Demineralised enamel is very porous, so it absorbs whitening and stains far faster than healthy enamel. Cosmetically this condition can be minimized by aggressive use of the WhiteICE maintenance product.

How many shades should I expect to see?

Most customers will see an improvement of 2 to 6 shades on the Vident scale, through either a SpaWhite or SolarWhite session. As with any cosmetic treatment, the degree of improvement is greatly influenced by the customer's age, dental health (particularly in the health of tooth enamel), thickness of enamel, general health, genetics, and personal or dietary habits. Regularity and quality of dental care, brushing and flossing habits as well as diet, smoking and use of certain prescription or recreational drugs can have significant effects on how white an individual's teeth will get.