STEP A – APPLYING THE WHITENING PRODUCT
The teeth whitening technician will ensure all teeth to be whitened are dry and lip protection cream has been applied to the lips and the inner surface of the lower gums.
The teeth whitening technician will open the world wide exclusive Dentawhite tooth whitening gel, attach the mixing tip to the custom made twin-barrel delivery syringe, the technician will then proceed to apply a 2mm thick layer of the dentawhite whitening gel to the teeth to be whitened. Depending on his or her smile this may include a total of 16 or more of the upper and lower front teeth, if the molars/back teeth are visible the technician will proceed to whiten all visible teeth
STEP B – LASER LIGHT ACTIVATION
(520 nanometers cold filtered high intensity light. *not LED, the dentawhite laser is a Class 1 medical device)
The teeth whitening technician will ask the client to lean back in the treatment chair. Positioning the DENTAWHITE laser device as close as possible to the cheek retractor/mouth, ensuring that the light is at a 90-degree angle to the tooth whitening surface. Positioning the DENTAWHITE laser to the side the treatment chair and then lowering the laser head down over the clients head, this allows for the most accurate positioning possible when performing a teeth whitening procedure.
The teeth whitening technician will adjust the treatment cycle timer to the desired treatment time (1 hour or 1 hour 20 min using the SET TIME +/-buttons.) Once desired time is selected, the technician will press the START button to begin the first treatment cycle. NOTE: Adjusting the treatment cycle time accordingly either 4 X 20min cycles or 5 X 15 min Depending on each individuals clients needs.
At this point you may wish on your music device or video for entertainment during the treatment time, allowing the client to enjoy a relaxing whitening procedure is standard practice at dentawhite. NOTE: The treatment cycle countdown can be paused or canceled at any time during the treatment should you wish to use the bathroom or make an important phone call. If paused, time will not be reset or lost ensuring you get maximum time during your teeth whitening experience
After the treatment cycle is completed, the dentawhite laser will beep twice and the laser will turn off automatically.
The teeth whitening technician will move the laser head unit away from the clients head, at this stage the tooth whitening technician will use cotton pads to wipe off the dentawhite exclusive whitening gel from the surface of his or her teeth.
The teeth whitening technician will repeat step 2 ( application of gel) each time removing and reapplying fresh whitening gel to the teeth in between cycles.
STEP C – TREATMENT Completion
After the final tooth whitening cycle, the tooth whitening technician will move the laser head unit away from the clients head and wipe off the dentawhite whitening gel from the surface of his or her teeth.
The client will then be asked to remove the cheek retractor and protective eyewear and to rinse his or her mouth well.
STEP D – POST-TREATMENT
Using the tooth whitening shade guide, the tooth whitening technician will show the client the change in his or her tooth colour as recorded previously. Most clients achieve 10-16 shades lighter.
After the procedure you will be instructed to avoid tea, coffee, red wine and other staining food and drinks for a period of 24 hours.
IMPORTANT POINTS TO NOTE
• Pregnant or lactating women or persons under the age of 16 are not recommended to undergo the dentawhite advanced laser teeth whitening procedure.
• Within the 24 hours after the procedure, clients should avoid coloured food and drinks. Use of tobacco products should be limited.
CONTRAINDICATIONS
• Dentawhite Whitening Gel is contraindicated for clients with known allergy or chemical sensitivity to peroxides or glycols.
FOR BEST RESULTS
Ask your practitioner about maintenance plans and special offers. ie some clients whiten there teeth every summer or christmas, others whitening every 2 years. Dentawhite offer up to 70% off treatments for previous clients *terms and conditions apply*
SPECIAL NOTES
• It is safe to swallow your saliva during the treatment.
• If the whitening paste or gel comes into contact with the client’s gums during the treatment, the pink tissue may turn white during the treatment. This will fade in a few hours following the treatment and is not cause for concern.
• Depending on the client’s diet, oral hygiene, and use of tobacco products, periodic touch¬up treatments may be necessary to maintain his or her new, white smile.
STORAGE AND MAINTENANCE
• All dentawhite products and items are stored in a cool, dry place to avoid exposure to direct sunlight, ensuring maximum results when performing a dentawhite treatment
It is recommended that any whitening gel be stored in a cool dark place to preserve the effectiveness of the whitening gel formula.
PRECAUTIONS AND WARNINGS
The dentawhite whitening gel contains hydrogen peroxide and should be kept out of reach from children. If this product comes into contact with your eyes, rinse immediately with water and seek medical attention
OTHER REMINDERS AND PRECAUTIONS
For some clients, especially those with teeth speckled with fluoride, the whitening may not look completely even following the treatment. Under close inspection, there may be small spots on the teeth that are lighter or darker than other parts of the tooth. The whitening gel will continue to penetrate and the teeth will obtain a more even whiteness and shine after 24 hours. This is due to the many layers in the structure of the teeth.
Teeth with medium to severe tetracycline stains, other antibiotic stains, or teeth speckled by fluoride may see a slight “rebound” or loss of some of the whitening results (one to two shades) in the 48 hours following the first treatment. The improvement in color will be stable after a second treatment.
