BriteSmile is a popular teeth whitening system that uses BriteSmile Procedural Gel to give you the whiter, brighter teeth you’ve been wishing for. The gel is a 15% hydrogen peroxide-based bleaching compound. An "accelerator" is also used before the gel is applied for the second and third times to enhance the effectiveness of the whitening system. The BriteSmile system also uses a gas plasma or light-emitting diode (LED) bleaching light, manufactured by BriteSmile, Inc. specifically for use with their in-office bleaching system. The light illuminates all of the patient's teeth as they are being bleached and activates a ‘photo-initiator’ that enhances the system’s whitening effect, using gentle heat to help with the whitening process.
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Brite Smile teeth-whitening session takes about 60 minutes to complete. You receive two individual bleaching treatments of about 20 minutes. Also included are pre- and post- treatment preparations that round out the hour treatment session.
To determine if the BriteSmile system is right for you,
consult with a cosmetic dentist who can evaluate your individual circumstances and expectations. Overall, however, the BriteSmile teeth whitening system provides excellent results for those who are seeking a dazzling white smile.
An alternative to BriteSmile is
LumaArch, which delivers whitened teeth that are 2-to-4 shades lighter in about 30 minutes. First, a hydrogen peroxide gel is applied to the teeth. The gel is activated by a special light source directed onto the teeth, and the products combine to remove stains from the surfaces of your teeth.
Compared with BriteSmile’s 15% hydrogen peroxide-based teeth whitener, LumaArch’s whitening system contains 35% hydrogen peroxide. Of course, during both the BriteSmile and LumaArch procedures, treatment precautions are taken to protect your gums and soft tissues from being damaged by the acidic gels.
Compared to two applications of whitening and 60 minutes of time with BriteSmile LumaArch offers three application of whitener, with each application lasting 8 minutes.A xenon-halogen bleaching light illuminates the teeth and activates the bleach to remove stains.
Both BriteSmile and LumaArch produce excellent results. However, for some individuals, tooth sensitivty after the procedure may be an issue, and ocassionally gum irritation may occur.
If you have fillings, veneers, bonding, or crowns, these may not whiten at all or many not match the color of your real teeth when the procedure is completed. Discuss your concerns about this with your cosmetic dentist.
Additionally, if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, avoid whitening procedures that include bleaching.
BriteSmile and LumaArch are highly effective, far more so than home whitening products. But for those who wish to maintain their results at home,
tray based teeth whitening product can be used to keep those pearly whites dazzling.
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