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 CAN YOU GIVE ME AN OVERVIEW OF THE PEARLBRITE TEETH WHITENING PROCEDURE? With a PearlBrite Cosmetic Whitening Procedure, we use specially formulated peroxide that is applied directly to your tooth surface by using a ready-to-go mouthpiece with no need for syringes or painting. We then use a patented LED light system to accelerate the whitening process. It only takes 20 minutes to complete the procedure. The process does not require any additional treatments, but it is suggested to use at home retail products or follow up PearlBrite treatments to enhance the results.
Light based teeth whitening procedures have an average of 96% success rate, but may vary based upon the condition and upkeep of the clients' teeth. Certain habits such as using tobacco products, drinking coffee, tea, or even dark soft drinks may lessen your results. As long as you receive regular professional care by dentists, cosmetic whitening treatments and retail products such as whitening toothpaste and mouthwash your results may last longer. It is strongly suggested to consult with your dentist for regular cleanings and upkeep, as results may vary if proper care is not taken. On average and with proper upkeep, you should be able to keep your results for 1-2 years.
PearlBrite procedures are safe, and will not soften enamel or existing fillings if instructions and frequency of use guidelines are followed. The main ingredient in the whitening solution is hydrogen or carbamide peroxide (depending on the treatment requested). Dentists have used peroxide solutions to achieve whitening results for many years. The percentage of hydrogen peroxide used in PearlBrite Teeth Whitening is 10%, 12% and as high as 14.6% (averages figured for use with carbamide peroxide being 30%, 36% or 44%). These mixtures are considered safe for all gum types and should not produce pain or sensitivity. If you experience any pain or sensitivity, immediately discontinue use.
 WHAT ARE THE ADVANTAGES OF THE PEARLBRITE SYSTEM? Results last longer than any other method and can do so in only 20 minutes! No follow up is necessary but can be provided.
ARE THERE DISADVANTAGES TO THE PEARLBRITE SYSTEM? The price per application is usually higher than traditional tray whitening, but PearlBrite winds up being less expensive overall because PearlBrite is more effective. Traditional ballyhooing can be effective too, on very yellow or gray teeth, Pearlbrite's results are usually more effective if you're trying to remove stains rather than trying to lighten naturally gray teeth. Apparently, there are no disadvantages!
HOW DOES PEARLBRITE WORK? You will receive foam strips foam strips that are impregnated with a special whitening gel and other essential ingredient to use with our patented one size fits all double sided mouthpiece/lens. TS. A Patented spectrum blue LED (ADT-1500SP), With precise settings, is positioned between the upper and lower teeth. This formulation forces activation. Hydrogen peroxide and oxygen will break into water molecules and free oxygen radicals. The oxygen radicals combined with carbon-based molecules in the stained teeth proceed to make all stains clear. This process will penetrate but not damage the tooth enamel. The stains are removed from your teeth and attach to the foam strips. This is referred to as physical stain removal at the speed of light.
HOW LONG WILL THE PROCESS LAST? Two to four years is not unusual, but we recommend that you also care for your newly bleached teeth with our New Era Formulated Shine Up Pen. Typically, we recommend another treatment on about six months so as to not only keep your new PearlBrite smile, but to perhaps achieve even better results! Many clients have achieved additional shade improvement with multiple procedures.
HOW OFTEN SHOULD I USE PEARLBRITE RETAIL PRODUCTS AT HOME? We recommend daily maintenance as well as for special events, dates, and/or engagements; anytime you're interacting with the public.
IS PEARLBRITE SAFE? Research has shown that as long as the teeth and gums are healthy to begin with, there are no adverse effects to bleaching one's teeth. You must make sure the dosage is of legal limits, not excessive and administered in a professional manner. People with tooth decay or with any type of gum disease should avoid this treatment. While there are no known side effects, simply as a precaution, never treat a pregnant woman.
WHO CAN BENEFIT FROM THIS PROCEDURE? Anybody with healthy teeth and gums can enjoy the benefits of the whitening process. Remember, teeth can not be treated any whiter then genetically possible. Tetracycline stains or any stains resulting from excessive fluorides or if the teeth are porous, can not be removed. Just about 95% of our clients achieve success.
WILL THIS PRODUCT WHITEN CROWNS AND/OR VENEERS? No, but the standard procedure is to first whiten all adjacent teeth, wait two weeks for the color to stabilize, then go to your dentist and have him match the crown to the new shade of your teeth. On the contrary, if a crown has already been in place for many years, the whitening process can return the rest of the teeth to the original shade prior to the crown placement. The same goes for composites, bridges, and veneers.
IS THIS THE SAME PRODUCT OFFERED BY MY DENTIST? Absolutely. Our partner in dentistry actually supplies a great deal of product to dentist offices throughout the nation. Our carbamide & hydrogen peroxides, although at legal limits are in many cases more potent than what your dentist will supply. The key to the success of our whitening system is our patented blue light technology, which increases the potency of whitening in a fraction of the time and cost.
IS THIS PROCEDURE DONE BY A DENTIST? This bleaching process is provided by professionals in the teeth whitening business and not necessarily by a dentist.
WHAT CAUSES STAINS ON TEETH? Some teeth are naturally pigmented or stained as they develop. Typically, stains come from exposure to tea, coffee, smoking, juices, colas, wine, age, or just about anything that would also stain a white tee shirt. This is why we highly recommend the shine touch up pen to keep your teeth "brite"!
ARE THERE ANY SIDE EFFECTS? Some people may feel a slight tingling sensation, white gum line*, or sensitivity, all of which are normal and not harmful. Typically, this will only last for a few of hours.
*White gum line is commonly called "blanching" which is simply the discoloration of soft tissue around the teeth due to exposure to the peroxide used during the whitening process. Blanching has absolutely no long term effects and will typically disappear within 30 minutes of the procedure, but never more than 24 hours.
HOW LONG BEFORE I CAN EAT OR DRINK AFTER A PEARLBRITE PROCEDURE? The first 24 hours we would recommend avoiding coffee, tea, dark colored sodas, red wines, berries, candy, red sauces, beets, or any foods that have the propensity to stain. Remember, if it leaves a tee shirt stained it will stain your teeth. We also particularly recommend abstaining from the use of tobacco products during the first 24 hours after the procedure.
WHAT ELSE CAN I DO TO IMPROVE THE APPEARANCE OF MY SMILE? If you're feeling somewhat self-conscious about your teeth, or just want to improve your smile, cosmetic dental treatments may be the answer to a more beautiful, confident smile.
Cosmetic dentistry has become very popular in the last several years, not only due to the many advances in cosmetic dental procedures and materials available today, but also because patients are becoming more and more focused on improving their overall health. This includes dental prevention and having a healthier, whiter, more radiant smile.
There are many cosmetic dental procedures available to improve your teeth and enhance your smile. Depending on your particular needs, cosmetic dental treatments can change your smile dramatically, from restoring a single tooth to having a full mouth make-over. Ask your dentist how you can improve the health and beauty of your smile with cosmetic dentistry.
WHAT IS THE FDA'S AUTHORITY OVER THIS PROCEDURE? It's important to understand that congress passes the laws that govern the United States. To put those laws into effect, congress authorizes certain government agencies, including the FDA to create and enforce the rules and regulations, but only those as authorized under the law. A change in FDA's statutory authority over cosmetics would require a full congressional vote. it would take an act of congress.
Additional information is also available at (fd&c act, sec. 201(i)). 21 cfr 872.6070 ultraviolet activator for polymerization
DOES THE FDA REGULATE THE LIGHT SYSTEM? It is a device that produces ultraviolet light intended to polymerize or take off resinous dental pit and fissure sealants or restorative material by transmission of light through a rod.
The scope of this guidance includes devices that use light sources such as quarts-tungsten-halogen lamps, light emitting diodes (led's), and xenon-plasma arcs, as well as laser energy sources.
Rule: the FDA guidance does not include heat or light sources intended exclusively for tooth bleaching procedures. These are classified under 2cfr 872.6475, heat source for bleaching teeth, product code EEG. Being considered cosmetic, these devices are exempt from the pre market notification procedures in subpart e of part 807 of this chapter, subject to the limitations of 872.9.
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