What is the difference between the take-home bleaching system you offer and laser tooth whitening, also which is more effective?

According to a recent study, laser tooth whitening lightens the color of your teeth an average of three shades. Take-home bleaching on the other hand whitens your teeth an average of seven shades lighter according to the Bioform shade chart and an independent study at Loma Linda University. Laser tooth whitening is a one shot deal where you go in pay $300 - $500 and a rubber dam is placed to protect your gums. Then a gel identical to our whitening gel is placed on the teeth (usually only the 12 visible teeth while SoWhite whitens 6 more teeth). A curing light is then applied to the gel over a period of twenty minutes for three twenty minute sessions rendering only a one to three shade change. Take home bleaching from SoWhite Dental Products involves the supply of a whitening agent (a mildly flavored gel with a thick sticky consistency). You place a small amount of gel in your new custom trays and wear the gel for about 20 to 30 minutes a day for one to two weeks. Because the bleaching trays are so thin and comfortable and are molded directly to your teeth, you can go about your work or schedule and even talk with them in your mouth. The trays are made to hold gel directly to your teeth and because you are applying the gel for a duration of time you will get greater results than that of laser tooth whitening which is a one shot deal. Also studies indicate that laser bleaching causes more tooth sensitivity because the gel is activated all at once causing temporary discomfort to your teeth. Take into consideration also that most dentists like to supplement their laser whitening with a take-home whitening kit, which eludes to the fact that a quickie can't always take care of the job. Oh, did we mention the price difference? $300 and up for laser whitening (Ouch!). Take-home bleaching exclusively from SoWhite is on an average of $350 cheaper than that of your dentist. Also your dentist will not guarantee the results of laser tooth whitening or take-home bleaching, but our money back guarantee does. Again, we at SoWhite Dental Products guarantee whiter teeth.

My sister and I have white spots on our teeth. We heard it was due to the heavy fluoride content in our water. I am getting my braces off in a month and was wondering if your mail-order whitening kit will work for me?

Great questions. Those white spots are flourosis, probably due to excessive fluoride or chlorine in your water. They could also be calcification due to calcium deposits in your enamel. At any rate they will initially whiten faster than the rest of your teeth but as you continue the whitening treatment with our complete kit they will even out beautifully.  We are members of the Better Business Bureau and we would love to give you and your sister a lovely smile.

Hello! I just got my trays and have worn them twice for 30 minutes at a time.  How many applications should I get out of one tube of gel? I also have slight tooth sensitivity in a couple of my teeth. Is that normal?

Sensitivity is common. You should continue using it every other day for the first week and then every day for the second week. As your teeth become accustomed to the gel you will notice less sensitivity. You should be able to dispense 15 treatments out of one tube both upper and lower.

I have fixed permanent retainers on both my upper and lower, will this pose a problem when you go to make the trays?

No, the retainers get picked up in the impression and are duplicated, so that the final trays fit over it.

Does bleaching strip the enamel off the teeth, and is it safe for my gums?

Clinically, they are now saying that whitening your teeth enamel lesion wise, is about as bad as drinking a 16 oz. cola. If you have any gum or tissue irritation, trim back the trays with tiny sharp scissors in those areas very slightly.

I have tetracycline stains from taking antibiotics, will your product whiten my teeth?

Yes, we are confident that it will, it may take longer than 2 weeks, but doing night time treatments will make the treatment duration shorter.

How long does the whitening last for?

Three to five years.

How often should I do a touch-up? And, how many applications should I do?

Every three to six months, you can do a touch-up of three to four applications.

What is the shelf life of your product, and does it need to be refridgerated?

Our Gel is packed fresh for you and vacuum sealed for your safety and product freshness.  The gel will last 3 years if refrigerated and 18 months at room temperature.  Our gel is marked with a best before date at room temperature.

I have a crown on my anterior or front teeth. Will your product whiten my crown?

No. But the standard procedure is to first whiten all the adjacent teeth, wait two weeks for the color to stabilize, and then go in to your dentist and have him match the crown to the new shade of your teeth. Sometimes when a crown was placed many years ago, the rest of the teeth have dulled while the crown is whiter. In this instance you may whiten till you have returned to the original shade of your teeth when you first had the crown placed. The same goes for composites, bridges, and veneers.

Do you have a money back guarantee?

Of course we do. 99 percent of all our clients experience some level of whitening. If you are dissatisfied with results, simply let us know and we will refund you the difference, no questions asked. Your dental office will charge you more, and will not guarantee results. We do!

If I lose my trays, what is the fee to replace them?

$6.00 plus shipping and handling.

Is the gel you offer the same as that which I would get at my dentist?

Absolutely. We distribute to dentists all over Canada and the USA. Over the counter whiteners are 3 to 8 percent. Ours is 23% or 36% carbamide peroxide.

What if I am doing day time treatments with no results?

Try wearing the trays just before you go to bed at night.

How come you can sell me the same kit as my dentist for a fraction of the cost? He wanted to charge me $300.

Your dentist has alot of overhead. Chairtime means money for him. Because we specialize just in tooth whitening, we can afford to give you the best deal possible. Not only do you get the exact same service, but you will get more gel. Your dentist may only give you 3cc syringes, we give you 10cc's (three time more) and 23% comes standard with all our kits, not 10% or 11%.

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