Professional LED Teeth Whitening System (2024)

FAQs

Do the LED teeth whitening systems work? ›

At-home LED teeth-whitening kits may deliver results. But the whitening you see is a result of the gel, not the light. “There is not enough data to show definitively that the LED offers a significant improvement over just using a tray with the gel,” says cosmetic dentist Dr.

It's generally safe to use an LED teeth whitener once every 24-48 hours, depending on the strength of the device and the sensitivity of your teeth. The MOON Teeth Whitening Device is designed to be gentle and is safe to use twice a day for 14 days at a time.

Most patients will see results immediately following the in-office procedure. The full effects of tooth whitening can usually be seen after the first 24 hours. If you use at-home whitening kits, it can take longer to see results.

Professional teeth whitening is often an efficient, safe and effective choice for brightening your smile. But there's plenty to consider, including cost, your lifestyle habits and whether a comprehensive in-office treatment or a custom take-home-tray is the better choice.

Over the counter whitening products, such as whitening strips and whitening toothpaste, only lighten the surface of your teeth. They work, but not to the degree of using an LED whitening system. You can use a whitening toothpaste in conjunction with other whitening treatments (such as an LED).

Blue light itself cannot whiten the teeth. Instead, blue light is used to activate a chemical reaction. You'll apply a specialized whitening gel to the patient's teeth containing either carbamide peroxide or hydrogen peroxide. The blue light activates the compounds in the gel and helps break it apart faster.

As for whether you should brush your teeth after using whitening strips, there is no definitive answer. While some experts recommend brushing immediately after removing the strips to ensure all residue is removed, others advise waiting for 30 minutes to allow the enamel to rehydrate and minimize potential abrasion.

Pros and Cons of LED Whitening

This method is affordable, free of UV radiation, and less painful than an In-Office whitening procedure. One of the downsides to this whitening method is that it whitens teeth gradually compared to in-office whitening.

Plus, the whitening agent that we use has 30% hydrogen peroxide which makes it more effective compared to the 6% hydrogen peroxide found in over-the-counter products. The results of dental chairside or in-office bleaching are long-lasting but not permanent. With proper care, your brighter smile can last for 1-3 years.

Darkening or relapse of the tooth shade is expected after whitening. Relapse of shade occurs almost immediately as the freshly whitened dehydrated tooth rehydrates. Repetitive prolonged exposure of the chemical is the only way to achieve optimal results.

Do teeth continue to whiten after professional whitening? ›

Keep in mind that the solution will continue to whiten up to 48 hours after the last application. This process will also require maintenance from time to time at your discretion.

Some home kits don't contain enough whitening product to be effective. Also, if a dental professional isn't doing the whitening, the mouthguard provided may not fit properly so some of the bleaching gel may leak out onto your gums and into your mouth, causing blistering and sensitivity.

This is a common concern, but we can assure you that professional teeth whitening treatment won't make your teeth look unnaturally white. If you've seen people whose teeth look too white to be natural, you're probably seeing their veneers, not their real teeth.

Can yellow teeth be bleached? Yellow teeth can be completely whitened with teeth whitening technologies at the dentist or at home. Depending on the status of your yellow teeth as well as your needs, the doctor will advise and prescribe the appropriate method.

Professional whitening gel comes in 10%, 15%, 20% and 33% hydrogen peroxide strengths.

The concentration of peroxide in the bleaching agent determines its effectiveness. Professional whitening treatments have a higher peroxide concentration than LED treatments. Although both methods are effective, you get more immediate and longer-lasting results with professional whitening than LED whitening.

Unfortunately, teeth whitening is not permanent.