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FAQ

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  • Once the whitening gel is placed on your teeth, you will be placed under an LED light for a total of 40 or 60 minutes (depending on your selected treatment). You can expect your total appointment time to be around 45-70 minutes to include pre-care, before/after photos, rinsing and aftercare instructions.

  • It does not harm your enamel in any way. You may have some sensitivity for the first 24 hours, but this can be eased with Ibuprofen. We only use products that are made in the US in an FDA Approved Manufacturing Facility and are proven to be safe for your tooth enamel.

  • Try to avoid dark and staining liquids and foods such as red wine, coffee, tea, chocolate, soda, soy sauce, red sauces, and fruits high in acid. If you can’t avoid these daily, try drinking through a straw or rinsing your mouth after eating/drinking.

  • LED whitening offers optimal results in one hour vs trays and strips that take multiple uses and hours to obtain. Our concentration of gel is also stronger than traditional strips and trays. The blue LED we utilize helps to heat up the activation in the gel.

  • Yes. You can use Sensodyne Toothpaste to combat sensitivity and also opt for our Gentle or Ultra Whitening treatment if your sensitivity is severe. If your sensitivity is slight, you may choose to go with our Extreme Whitening with added Desensitization Treatment to ease any sensitivity prior to whitening

  • We offer mobile teeth whitening services, where we come to your home or office. We also use top of the line, quality products that are FDA Approved and safe for your tooth enamel while also being the most effective and highly concentrated solution available in the market.

  • You can eat and drink 30 minutes after whitening. We don’t recommend anything too hot or cold for the first several hours as your teeth may be sensitive to differing temperatures. You should stay away from anything that will stain your teeth for 24-48 hours.

  • This is dependent on several factors including diet, proper dental hygiene and lifestyle habits. We recommend a touch up session every 3-6 months, however, some clients are able to prolong their results by consuming less dark liquids and foods, drinking through a straw, not using tobacco products and having regular dental cleanings.