Whitening, your questions answered.
Over time your naturally white smile can fade and discolour. Generally this is reversible using a quick, comfortable treatment that can restore your smile to its former brilliance.
Q: How white will my teeth get?
A: Quickwhite’s whitening formula has shown it can whiten teeth by up to 10 shades. Quickwhite can whiten your teeth dramatically. Results will vary due to factors such as tooth density, tooth porosity, and lifestyle habits. Most people will whiten their teeth substantially with one treatment.
Q: Am I a good candidate for teeth whitening?
A: If you can answer, “yes” to these questions, you’re an excellent candidate for whiter teeth.
- Were your teeth whiter when you were younger, but are yellow now?
- Is your staining on the surface of your teeth rather than internal, such as discoloration caused by tetracycline taken as a child?
- Are your front teeth healthy, without bonded veneers or crowns?
Q: Why is QuickWhite better than other common whitening systems?
A: Quickwhite uses ETC technology (Energy Transfer Controllers), that controls the peroxide temperature all the time the gel is on the teeth during the bleaching treatment.
Q: How long should my whitening last?
A: Your Quickwhite smile can last up to 3 years. However, people’s habits and lifestyles vary and the use of tobacco, regular drinking of red wine, coffee, or tea will affect how long your results will last.
Frequent visits to the dentist for professional cleaning will help maintain the results. You may wish to use the QuickWhite treatment frequently, and keep a whiter smile!
Q: What can I do about it?
A: Simple brushing and whitening tooth pastes are just not enough as the staining is deep and built up over many years. Excessive brushing, apart from being uncomfortable can actually damage the teeth as toothpaste has a slightly abrasive effect.
The most effective treatment for whitening teeth is either an in-surgery procedure using a Hydrogen Peroxide whitening gel, performed by a professional, results can then be further enhanced by the use of a home maintenance kit.
You can also use the home whitening using Carbamide Peroxide, placing the whitening gel into formed trays and placed onto your teeth. Different percentage strengths are available for various staining and duration.
Q: How new is this?
A: It has been available world-wide for over 20 years
Q: How will it improve the colour of my teeth?
A: The tooth whitening treatment will not only make your teeth whiter, but will give them an overall lustre. The improvement in whiteness will depend on a number of factors – your consultant will explain more.
Q: Will I feel anything?
A: You will be aware that the treatment is taking place, but there is nothing particularly unpleasant.
Q: How common are these procedures?
A: Very common: has been used for many years.
Q: What is laser whitening and therapy?
A: Quicklase laser is used to enhance the Quickwhite whitening procedure. The laser is also used for therapy to relieve TMJ (muscular) pain.
Q: Is it safe?
A:Yes. The Quickwhite formula will not harm the enamel on your teeth and will not affect your existing fillings. The Quickwhite product is based on our development of a formulation that is being safety and effectively used by over 40,000 consultants world-wide.
Q: Will my crowns or veneers get whiter?
A: No. Only your natural teeth will get whiter, however they will be cleaned.
Q: How do I maintain my whiter smile?
A: Quickwhite recommends following this dental hygiene program:
- Brush your teeth twice daily.
- After each meal floss.
- Visit your dentist every 3-6 months for regular cleaning and check-ups.
- Use the Quickwhite home kit as necessary to keep your whitened teeth white.
Q: What have other people said about this sort of treatment?
A: Most people are very pleased with the whitening treatment using words like: relaxing and enjoyable! Because there is nothing touching you – apart from the soft gel.
