Frequently Asked Questions For Teeth Whitening

Our Teeth Whitening treatments last for the slotted treatment time for the whitening package of your choice with some additional time needed. Please expect a appointment window which would make your appointment last more than the expected 30, 45, 60 or 90 mins of treatment time. That is because we first go over a consent form with you and explain what we’re going to do during the treatment. Also, in between each session we have to allow time for you to rinse & we’ll need time to reapply the material.

First, we protect your lips with vitamin E oil & then we place a gum barrier to protect your gum tissues and then we set the material with our powerful LED light. The active ingredient in the teeth whitening gel is carbamide peroxide. The peroxide enters the tooth inside of the pores in your enamel and when we place our LED light the process safely removes stains by Whitening the enamel and dentin.

This depends entirely on each individual person. It is a professional whitening treatment that will get you back to your natural tooth color as they were when you were a small child prior to tooth staining. Average results are 4-10 shades lighter depending on which treatment you've chosen. Most of our customers opt in for our Halo Gold or Platinum Treatment for the best results.

Almost everyone. However, there are some cases where treatment may not be effective while taking certain medications. Tetracycline (antibiotic) discoloration are usually not greatly responsive to teeth whitening. Everyone isn't considered a good candidate for teeth whitening. We recommend that you see your Dentist before booking an appointment with us if you have an over excessive amount of tartar on your teeth, or have deep intrinsic staining from cigarettes, if you have Fluorosis, and if you're having any pain, discomfort, or visible cavities on your front teeth or severe gum disease and gum recession.

The white spots are minor hypo-calcification spots. During the teeth whitening process, the chemical reaction of the peroxide breaking down generates some slight heat inside the tooth, and this heat causes the pulp and dentin to expand. This expansion pushes water out of the tooth. The final result of this may be that the teeth lose water or dehydrate and appear whiter temporarily, usually for around 72 hours. After that they begin to recover and absorb water from the saliva and regain some of their color. This is what we refer to as “dehydration of the teeth”. Some of the Whitening that you see is most likely initial dehydration, not actual bleaching. How much of it is bleaching and how much is dehydration is impossible to know ahead of time. PLEASE NOTE ANY PRE EXISTING WHITE SPOTS ON YOUR TEETH BEFORE RECEIVING A WHITENING TREATMENT MAY BE SOMETHING CALLED FLUOROSIS IN WHICH THOSE STAINS WILL NEVER GO AWAY. THOSE PRE EXISTING STAINS MAY ACTUALLY BECOME WHITER AND MORE NOTICEABLE DURING & AFTER THE WHITENING PROCESS. WE HIGHLY RECCOMEND THAT YOU SEE YOUR DENTIST PRIOR TO WHITENING AND ASK ABOUT A PROCEDURE CALLED ENAMEL MICRO ABRASION. ONCE YOU GET THAT DONE WITH YOUR DENTIST THEN YOU MAY PROCEEED AND SCHEDULE YOUR WHITENING APPOINTMENT WITH US.

This product is FDA compliant and safe to use on all types of surfaces of teeth! Our product will not cause any harm or damage and is enamel safe!

The most common side effects from teeth whitening are tooth sensitivity and gum irritation. However, to avoid gum irritation during our treatment we apply a gum barrier around the gum line which eliminates any gum tissue burns and irritation. To avoid sensitivity we have a pre white sensitivity treatment that is offered with certain Halo treatments, please read through each treatment to see which ones offer it. If you'd like to add that on as a separate service to your Halo Bronze or Silver treatments during your appointment you can and would need to pay a $15 fee. Minor tooth sensitivity is quite normal for at least 24-48 hours after treatment because the pores in your enamel will remain open for that time period and will be more susceptible to staining. We apply a special densensitizing gel before starting the whitening treatment. For our customers with existing tooth sensitivity permanent sensitivity from teeth whitening is very rare unless you’ve had already existing tooth sensitivity prior to your treatment with us. These symptoms are temporary and should disappear at least 24-48 hours after the whitening treatment. Make sure when using our at home Whitening Kits that the gel is not touching your gums. We recommend taking a Q-tip with Vitamin E Oil on it and running it across your gum line and removing any excess gel before inserting your led light. If you have sensitivity, use mild toothpastes (such as sensodyne) and soft bristled toothbrushes to reduce the sensitivity issue. Also, reduce the amount of time you whiten to avoid sensitivity issues.

Lasting results solely depends on each individual person and how they maintain their results. Some last longer than others depending on what each individual persons habits are. For instance, a customer may drink coffee every day and need treatments more frequently than someone that doesn’t. Our customers results typically last 3-6 months. Some that may have the "Halo Platinum" "Halo Diamond" , or ''Halo Celebrity'' treatments may go as long as 12 months before receiving their next treatment. We also provide aftercare instructions to help our customers keep their pearly whites as long as possible. Please note the longer the treatment the better your results and everyone's results will come out differently there's no way to tell until after the treatment is complete.

The answer is “No” teeth whitening should never hurt unless you have other underlying oral health issues that may need some attention from your dentist. If you’re feeling any type of pain prior to treatment or you have severe gum recession, gum bleeding, gum inflammation, heavy tartar, bone loss, and ect, we highly recommend that you see your dentist prior to booking your appointment with us.

• Pregnant or lactating women (it hasn’t been proven safe or unsafe to unborn baby. However, we recommend that expectant mothers that are whitening at their own risk to at least wait until after first trimester is over, but we highly recommend that expectant mothers wait until after child birth to have the whitening procedure done.
• People with poor and thin enamel or decalcification caused by excessive use of fluoride with deep intrinsic staining.
• People with periodontal disease including gingivitis or gums in poor condition.
• People who wear braces or who had their braces removed less than 1-3 months ago
• People who recently had oral surgery (must be cleared from dentist before receiving our treatments).
• People with decaying teeth or exposed roots
• People with open cavities on front teeth
• People with a history of allergic reactions to peroxide products
• People with white fillings on the front teeth that are not ready to have their fillings replaced with a brighter shade of filling material after receiving our whitening treatments in order to match the resin with the new shade of teeth.
• People under the age of 15

People with such conditions are rare, so it can be assumed that over 90% of people can undergo and benefit from teeth whitening.

Natural teeth have pores which allow teeth whitening to absorb and remove stains. Artificial dental work such as crowns or porcelain veneers are color matched at the time they are installed and do not have pores. The color of your crown cannot be changed, unless it has been replaced by your dentist. The teeth whitening process can lighten the veneers back to their original color only, they can't get any brighter than the original color they were when they were first placed. If you’ve had the veneers in for a period of 6 plus years. it may take multiple treatments to return them back to their original color.

Teeth whitening will not whiten or damage artificial dental work including crowns, bridges, dentures, permanent retainers, bonding, or fillings.

NOTE: Dentists recommend that prior to getting fillings, veneers, caps, or crowns, that clients whiten their teeth. This way, the restoration work will be installed to match your whitest possible natural Teeth shade.