Teeth Whitening - Professional: FAQs

Q: How does dental bleaching remove stains?

A: Cosmetic or dental bleaching systems will remove most stains with a gentle action that whiten your teeth. As the active ingredient in our patented foam strips (hydrogen peroxide), is broken down, the augmentation light and the warmth acts upon the stained organic deposits, which oxidizes them, bringing your teeth back 5-10 shades lighter.

This process makes the overall tooth colour closer to its natural unstained shade, while your tooth structure remains unchanged. Years of clinical tests have demonstrated the safety and effectiveness of this system. 

Crowns, bridges and fillings can also be whitened with the cosmetic bright system and will whiten to their original colour before staining.

Q: What is Light Augmented Teeth Whitening? 

A: Light augmented teeth whitening is a cosmetic procedure provided using a typically blue augmentation light of low concentration.

The augmentation light is used to enhance the penetration of the whitening hydrogen peroxide agent into your teeth enamel, thus improving the result of the tooth bleaching.

Q: Is teeth whitening painful?

A: Teeth whitening should not be painful, but in some cases it has been found to cause minor tooth and/or gum sensitivity. This is because some systems use hydrogen peroxide concentrations in the region of 30%.

However the CosmeticBright system uses a 0.1% to 6% peroxide concentration in our whitening packs, which delivers perfect whitening every time with virtually
no risk of post-treatment pain.

Q: What causes tooth discoloration?

A: Teeth naturally become gradually more stained as we get older. The most common causes of this include consumption of foods like coffee, tea, wine, and smoking.

In some cases there may be medical reasons why teeth become discoloured (such as taking Tetracycline medication) in these cases the teeth are usually not responsive to dental bleaching.

Q: How long does tooth whitening last?

A: Studies confirm that once whitened, your teeth will stay white permanently. If staining substances such as caffeine or tobacco products are consumed regularly, then re-whitening may be necessary every few years.

Q: How quickly will clients see results? 

A: Clients who have had their teeth whitened using the CosmeticBright light augmented teeth whitening system will see results immediately after the first 20 minute session. In almost all cases even the yellowest of teeth are restored to a more natural whiteness after 5 sessions.

Q: How white will the system make teeth?

A: The shade of white achieved depends on the natural whiteness of a client's teeth. It should be remembered that the system only bleaches the stains that have built up over time and so if your natural colour was a few shades darker than a Hollywood smile, you will return your teeth back to your natural shade only.

Q: Will clients need to see a Dentist? 

A: We would always recommend that anyone who has not had a dental check-up in the last 6 months, should visit their dentist prior to using any form of dental whitening. However, a visit to the dentist is not a requirement either before or after treatment if teeth are in a good state of health.

Q: Can teeth whitening be given to people with crowns or false teeth? 

Health And Safety Aspect Of Teeth Whitening

Q: Is tooth whitening safe? 

Q: Can anyone have their teeth whitened?

Q: Are there any side effects? 

A: Not all light augmented teeth whitening systems are the same and those that use high concentrations of hydrogen peroxide can cause temporary tooth sensitivity during, and for a short time after, whitening.

The CosmeticBright system eliminates this side effect by using only 0.1% to 6% hydrogen peroxide in the whitening packs. This has no effect on the performance of the system or the results achieved, but eliminates post-treatment pain symptoms.

Q: What about people with receding gum lines? 

A: We would always recommend that anyone with any form of dental or oral problems, however minor, consult with a dentist or doctor prior to treatment.

Q: Why is your product better than any other product available on the market? 

A: The Cosmetic Bright system is different in almost every way, including the price, size, low weight and the simplicity of use of this product.

This makes it ideal for literally any size business and even people wanting to start a mobile light augmented teeth whitening business or indeed a home-based business. Also, because we use only 0.1% to 6% hydrogen peroxide, there is virtually no sensitivity or pain factor and our fantastic results speak for themselves.

Q: How does the CosmeticBright Light Augmented Teeth Whitening System Work?

A: During the tooth whitening process, the facilitator will insert the whitening strips into a mouthpiece and the client then inserts it into their mouth. The client then relaxes while the blue augmentation light is turned on and shone on the teeth for 20 minutes. The mouthpiece is then removed and the client simply rinses out their mouth.

Unlike other systems there is no lengthy preparation time per client and so treatment costs can be lower and client turnover much higher.

Q: Why is Hydrogen Peroxide used? 

A: Hydrogen Peroxide (H202) is a compound made up of two hydrogen atoms and two oxygen atoms. It has many medical uses and is used across the world for killing bacteria, viruses and fungi and some people even use it as a powerful mouthwash.

However for the purposes of teeth whitening, its most interesting aspect is as an oxygenating agent to penetrate the tooth enamel, which results in the bleaching of the stains on the tooth surface.