Frequently Asked 

Questions and Answers




Q. What is tooth whitening?

A. Tooth whitening is the process by which the discolorations of the enamel are lightened.

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Q. How long will it last?

A. This will depend on the person's eating, smoking and drink habits. Coffee, cigarette smoking and drinking red wine all contribute to staining teeth. The average person will require periodic touch ups once or twice a year.

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Q. How white will my teeth get?

A. This will depend on your teeth as everyone’s teeth are different. If your teeth are heavily stained from coffee or smoking, you will probably see a big change. If your teeth are not heavily stained, the change will not be as great.

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Q. How does the Sparkling WHITE TEETH™ from OzBrite work?

A. The active ingredient 16% carbamide peroxide, is broken down, allowing oxygen to enter the enamel and dentin, causing the stains to be lightened. Whilst solutions that use a higher concentration of hydrogen peroxide can give a faster result they can also potentially lead to major discomfort from gum sensitivity. The OzBrite 16% formula is CLINICALLY PROVEN to work.

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Q. What causes teeth to discolour?

A. There are many causes of tooth discolouration. Some of the most common include the consumption of highly coloured foods (beetroot, lollies etc) and drinks (coffee, soft drinks, red wine). Antibiotics consumed at an early age, natural aging, smoking and trauma can also add to discolouration. Basically try and avoid and substance that will stain a white shirt.

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Q. Do all teeth whiten evenly?

A. There is an overall whitening of all teeth. The biting edges of the teeth are more likely to whiten faster than the areas adjacent to the gum. In some people, whitening can result in a frosty, chalky appearance of the teeth, but this usually reverts to a more natural translucent appearance after several hours to several weeks (very rare).

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Q. Are there any side effects?

A. For the majority of people there are none. However, some may experience temporary sensitivity (dull or sharp) on the teeth and/or gums. This will subside after several hours of stopping the treatment. The wear times can be shortened or made less frequent or a topical desensitizing toothpaste (like Sensodyne) or gel can be used. Abstain from carbonated drinks, citrus foods and beverages to avoid sensitivity for a few hours after treatment.

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Q. Are there any long term effects?

A. The active ingredient in the process is carbamide peroxide and is widely used by dentists in teeth whitening. Of interest, hydrogen peroxide has been used for over 50 years to whiten teeth, and there have been no known long term adverse effects of low levels of carbamide peroxide, like the OzBrite 16%.
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Q. What causes teeth to stain again after whitening?

A. The same things that made them stain in the first place, ie red wine, tea, coffee, smoking, coloured foods etc so try to avoid consuming these during the treatment period.
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Q. Is it better to get the Sparkling WHITE TEETH™ from OzBrite treatment now or wait until my teeth are more stained?

A. It is better to get it done now as the stains will become worse and darker. The teeth will then require more applications of bleach as stains will be harder to remove.

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Q. Are my teeth more easily stained now that they have been whitened?

A. No, the chance of staining your teeth are not increased after they have been whitened, if you follow the post treatment care advised.

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Q. Is the treatment safe?

A. Yes however OzBrite advises to follow the instructions provided.
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Q. Is it safe to whiten my teeth if I am pregnant or lactating?

A. With no studies done on pregnant or lactating womenvwe advise pregnant or lactating womenvnot to undergo whitening.
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Q. Is there a minimum age?

A. No studies have been done on people under the age of 14 so we don’t advise its use by anyone under the age of 14 years old.

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Q. Will my crowns, veneers and fillings get whiter?

A. No, only your natural teeth will. If you require a crown, whiten teeth beforehand so the new crown matches your whitened teeth.

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Q. Can I apply Sparkling WHITE TEETH™ on customers as a treatment in my salon?