The active ingredient in all teeth whitening products (either hydrogen peroxide or carbamide peroxide) break down when exposed to heat or light. This is the reason why all hydrogen peroxide (used to clean wounds) is sold in brown bottles. Most teeth whitening gel syringes are clear and when they are exposed to light, they begin to lose the effectiveness and break down. This dramatically reduces shelf life and overall whitening effectiveness.

Smile Brilliant is the only teeth whitening company to use FreshTec™ packaging. Each of our syringes is individually sealed in a specialized foil packaging that eliminates light exposure and improves shelf life. Our products are guaranteed highest potency for 1 year but that shelf life is extended to 2 years when refrigerated. There’s a reason why millions of customers (and dentists) trust Smile Brilliant for their professional teeth whitening needs!

Smile Brilliant teeth whitening gel is professional grade. Our proprietary Stiki-Gel™ formula dramatically improves adhesion between the gel and your teeth. The environment in your mouth is both warm and wet. Lower grade whitening gel will quickly begin to lose its viscocity and start to run. This running causes the gel to fall to the bottom of your whitening trays and only whiten the bottom tips of your teeth. With Stiki-Gel™, the gel stays in place longer and has more time to work. The results are more consistent and uniform.

Yes it will! In fact, people who use tobacco products are like to see the most extreme changes. Tobacco stains tend to be more stubborn, but with consistent applications and a little patience, you are guaranteed to see a major change. We recommend our custom-fitted trays + 9 whitening gel + 9 desensitizing gel syringes to remove tobacco stains and reduce future staining.

Guide to removing tobacco stains from teeth

Your teeth have pores and act like a sponge; absorbing the colors of the food and drink you ingest each day. Over time, those stains continue to get deeper into the tooth and can no longer be removed by brushing or over-the-counter products like whitening strips. To remove these stains, a professional treatment that ensure that every angle of every tooth stays in continuous contact with the teeth that are stained. The whitening gel in a custom-fitted whitening tray gently opens up the pores and soaks into the tooth. Active ingredients lift the stains to the surface. After whitening, your pores require time to naturally rehydrate and remineralize (ie: pores go back to smaller size). This is why it is best to whiten before bed and apply desensitizing gel after each whitening session. Reducing the amount of colored food (especially coffee, tea, wine, and tobacco) for as long as possible will greatly reduce the chances of your teeth restaining quickly.

In depth look at how teeth whitening works

Results will vary from person to person depending on stain level, genetics, and dietary habits. As a general rule, a person with average stained teeth and no natural sensitivity will see results in 7-14 applications. For those with sensitivity (who require shorter whitening sessions), it may take more than 14 applications. Just remember, each time you whiten, you are removing years of staining. Be patient! Once you have removed all your stains, it is incredibly easy to maintain those results for life!

It is best to whiten before bed because this eliminates the opportunity for faster staining and allows your teeth to naturally rehydrate and remineralize while you sleep.

The best whitening procedure as recommended by our on-staff dental hygienists:

• Brush your teeth without toothpaste: The fluoride in toothpaste will slow the whitening process.
• Whiten: Whiten your teeth for 45 minutes to 3 hours (depending on sensitivity and dentist recommendation).
• Brush teeth normally: Brush your teeth with toothpaste as normal.
• Use the desensitizing gel: Use your freshly cleaned and dried whitening tray to apply desensitizing gel for 15-20 minutes. Remove the trays and discard excess desensitizing gel. Do not rinse! This will leave a thin layer of desensitizing gel on the teeth.
• Sleep! Do not eat or drink before bed. Sleep and let your teeth rehydrate and remineralize.

Each of our 3ml syringes of teeth whitening gel and desensitizing gel are individually sealed for freshness. Both gel will remain effective for 1 year (if stored at room temperature) and 2 years (if refrigerated).

Studies from the Academy of General Dentistry, (AGD Impact, April 1998, p.23), during the past five years have proven the lab direct teeth whitening process to be safe and effective. A small percentage of people may experience some tooth sensitivity and gum irritation, which disappears once you stop using the Hi-Intensity Whitening Gel or by decreasing the amount of time you use the whitening system.

As with anything, abuse of a product can result in undesirable consequences. In the event that you are unsure of your current oral health, talk with your dentist prior to whitening.

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We recommend starting with applications of 45 minutes – 1 hour and then working your way up to applications of 3 hours as your teeth are comfortable. If you have sensitive teeth, you will want to stick with shorter sessions and may need to skip a day. It is highly recommended by dentists and hygienists that customers should use desensitizing gel for 20 minutes after each teeth whitening session.

Note: Every time you whiten, you are removing years of stains so be patient! If you have to do shorter sessions (but more of them), its ok. Once you have the results you’re looking for, it takes very little to maintain those results for life!

Dentists and hygienists recommend a post-whitening application for everyone using any type of teeth whitening product, regardless of their preexisting sensitivity for the following reasons:

• 60% of Americans suffer from natural tooth sensitivity in everyday life. Whitening your teeth will further that sensitivity temporarily.
• If you are whitening for extended periods of time (beyond 45 minutes) deep stain removal will likely cause some sort of temporary sensitivity regardless.
• Desensitizing gel is fluoride infused to block pores and nourish the tooth thus promoting natural rehydration and remineralization
• By blocking pores in the tooth, desensitizing gel dramatically reduces restaining as you eat/drink.

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Each 3ml syringe delivers 3-4 applications (both top and bottom teeth). Most people need 7-14 applications (once per day, 1-3 hours per application) to completely remove all stains from their teeth. This varies from person to person depending on the type and severity of stains on the teeth, as well as the length of time per application.

Keeping a white smile requires annual maintenance. Since whitening gel is less expensive when purchasing trays, we recommend that our customers purchase more gel in their original kit. Also, since shipping costs are the same, international customer are also highly recommended to purchase the 6 or 9 syringe package on their initial order. Our teeth whitening gel and desensitizing gel has a 2 year shelf-life (if refrigerated) so purchasing extra gel will ensure you are able to to keep your teeth stain-free.

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