About Teeth Whitening FAQs

Supermarket/Drugstore Products

Products commonly found in supermarkets and drugstores generally contain less effective whitening agents and/or lower strength Hydrogen Peroxide based formulations (3-6%). These types of products are less effective and depending upon the product, treatment time usually involves one to two treatments per day, and range from several minutes to 6-8 hours overnight, taking up to two weeks to see results. Whitening may not also last as long with some of these products. Costs range from $3 - $8 for toothpastes and rinses to $8 - $30 for various bleaching formulations and delivery methods.

Professional Strength Take-Home/At-Home Bleaching

Many dentists recommend professional strength bleaching formulations, often Carbamide Peroxide (10%, 16%, and 22%) or Hydrogen Peroxide (6-10%) for at-home bleaching. This usually involves a custom-fitted tray in which a dental professional takes an impression of your teeth. This also usually includes a waiting period of up to 2 weeks until the trays are ready and another trip to the dentist's office. Treatments may range from 30 minutes to 6-8 hours overnight, once to twice a day and up to 5-10 days to see results. Costs for office visits including all bleaching materials can range from $300 - $600.

Laser Whitening

Laser or light therapy received via office visits to dental professionals usually require one to four treatments to achieve results. Professional strength bleaching gels are utilized in various high concentration peroxide-based formulas and special lasers or lights are used to accelerate the whitening process. These are treatments that require in-office visits and may take up to 4 treatments to achieve desired results. Laser or light therapy is also expensive, ranging from $600 - $1500.

Porcelain Veneers

Porcelain veneers are also available through dental professionals. With this method, porcelain veneers are bonded on to teeth. These can be used for not only whitening purposes, but cosmetic purposes as well by reshaping teeth. Veneers are the most expensive method of whitening available, usually thousands of dollars for a set of teeth.

Both Carbamide Peroxide and Hydrogen Peroxide are two known effective bleaching ingredients. Formulas containing Carbamide Peroxide are commonly used by dentists in strengths of 10%, 16% and 22%, while Hydrogen Peroxide is commonly used in strengths of 3%, 6%, 8% and 10%. Generally, the higher the strength of the formulation, the faster whitening results are achieved, and the wear times for each application are shortened. However, depending upon the formulation, formulas containing higher strength bleaching ingredients may also increase the chance of temporary sensitivity of teeth, gums and tissue. Temporary tooth sensitivity to hot or cold may also occur. These conditions are usually temporary and disappear within 1 to 3 days of stopping or completing treatment.

Carbamide Peroxide is a bleaching agent of choice for Dental Professionals and has been supported by over a decade of research and use. Carbamide Peroxide is also known as Urea Peroxide. All whitening gels eventually break down into basic elements including water and oxygen. Carbamide Peroxide takes longer to break down than Hydrogen Peroxide and is therefore considered to be more stable and having a longer shelf life than Hydrogen Peroxide, increasing its efficacy.

Radiant Smile™ contains 22% Carbamide Peroxide in an exclusive gel formula that is optimized for the right balance of maximum whitening performance and buffered ph to reduce sensitivity.

The most common side effect associated with teeth whitening is a temporary mild sensitivity of teeth and gums. This condition is usually temporary and disappears within 1 to 3 days of stopping or completing treatment.

Temporary tooth sensitivity to hot or cold may also occur. Use of any product should be discontinued if pain or severe sensitivity develops in the teeth, gums or tissue and contact a dentist. Individuals allergic to peroxides should not use any peroxide-based product.

The length of time it takes to achieve whitening results will vary from individual to individual and is also based on other considerations such as bleaching agent/formulation and delivery method. Lower end products that are commonly found in supermarkets and drugstores cost between $8 - $30 for gel-based bleaching products; are generally less effective and take up to two weeks to achieve results.

At-home bleaching treatment received via office visits to dental professionals may take up to 5-10 days to achieve results based upon individual response to treatment and formulation used. These types of treatments generally cost $300 - $600. Laser or light therapy received via office visits to dental professionals usually require one to four treatments to achieve results. Laser or light therapy is also expensive, costing $600 - $1,500.

The Radiant Smile™ Professional Quality Teeth Whitening System provides you with the same professional quality teeth whitener used in dentist offices worldwide. Radiant Smile™ uses Carbamide Peroxide 22%, an effective professional strength tooth whitener in an exclusive gel formula that is optimized for the right balance of maximum whitening performance and buffered ph to reduce sensitivity. With Radiant Smile™ results can be achieved in 4-7 days, not weeks! Radiant Smile™ also saves you $300-$600 or More over office visits.

Professional Quality Formula

The Radiant Smile™ Professional Teeth Whitening System provides you with the same professional quality tooth whitener used in dentist offices worldwide. Radiant Smile™ uses Carbamide Peroxide 22%, an effective professional strength tooth whitener in our exclusive gel formula that is optimized for the right balance of maximum whitening performance and buffered ph to reduce sensitivity. With Radiant Smile™ our recommended treatment time is 4-7 days, not weeks!

High Standards

Radiant Smile™ is a professional quality tooth whitener you can trust. Radiant Smile™ is only manufactured to the highest of industry standards and is ISO (International Organization for Standardization) certified. For you, this means that conformity of products and services to ISO standards provides assurance about their quality, safety and reliability. Our professional laboratory grade syringes are latex free, contain no rubber and no silicone oil.

Safe and Effective

Carbamide Peroxide is a bleaching agent of choice for Dental Professionals and has been supported by over a decade of research and use. Our industry leading formulation has also been used safely and effectively by thousands of clients in the privacy of their own homes.

Easy To Use

We also provide you with simple, easy to follow instructions and everything you need to professionally whiten your teeth at home. Our Contour™ Bleaching Trays contain a special high quality EVA material, which is similar to the EVA material that is used to make custom-fitted trays in many dentist offices today. However, our Contour™ Bleaching Trays were developed so you can easily form comfortable, customized trays in minutes; all in the convenience of your own home and without all the mess!

Savings

With Radiant Smile™ you save $300 - $600 or more over office visits.

100% Satisfaction Guarantee

We offer you a 100% Satisfaction Guarantee on Radiant Smile™ and all our products. If you are not completely satisfied with your results, simply return all products and materials received within 30 days of original shipment date and we will provide you with a full refund, less shipping fees.

Fast and Dependable Service

Yes. Radiant Smile™ will whiten teeth stained by tobacco, coffee, tea, cola, red wine and food. For best results, refrain from tobacco or using any of these staining agents during the teeth whitening treatment period. Refraining from consumption of these staining agents will also help to maintain whitened teeth following treatment. Brushing and rinsing immediately after eating and drinking will also help minimize the effect of staining caused by foods. Radiant Smile™ will not whiten teeth discolored as a result of tetracycline, fluorosis or not change the appearance of fillings, crowns or veneers.

Yes, Radiant Smile™ is both safe and effective. Radiant Smile™ uses Carbamide Peroxide, which is a bleaching agent of choice for Dental Professionals and has been supported by over a decade of research and use. Our industry leading formulation has also been used safely and effectively by thousands of clients in the privacy of their own homes.

As with many products, Radiant Smile™ should be kept out of the reach of children. Radiant Smile™ is also not recommended for children under the age of 16, and should not be used if you are pregnant, or are nursing, have health problems, dental decay, abscessed teeth, gum disease, are wearing braces, or are allergic to peroxides.

As always, it is recommended that users of whitening products see their dental professional on a regular basis for checkups and discuss the use of any whitening products with their dentist.

Experts agree that the advantages of at-home professional teeth whitening systems over other methods include the use of a professional quality formula in combination with bleaching trays. The trays help to isolate and hold bleaching gel against teeth while at the same time they act as a barrier between your saliva and the gel. This helps to facilitate the teeth whitening process, minimize bleaching ingredient breakdown and also helps to protect your gums and tissue.

Our Contour™ Bleaching Trays are made of a special high quality EVA material, similar to the EVA material that is used to make custom-fitted trays in many dentist offices today. Our Contour™ Bleaching Trays, however, were developed so you can easily form comfortable, customized trays in minutes. All in the convenience of your own home and without all the mess! You also save $100 or more over what many dentists charge and avoid waiting up to two weeks for trays to be made. Easy to follow instructions and two Contour™ Bleaching Trays are included in your Radiant Smile™ Starter Kit.

Yes. You can use Radiant Smile™ Professional Whitening Gel with your own bleaching trays. We offer convenient 2 - Pack, 4 - Pack & 6 - Pack refills which contain either 2, 4 & 6 Radiant Smile™ 3 ml Syringes and an easy to follow instruction guide. Please note that Radiant Smile™ Whitening Gel should not be used without bleaching trays. Avoid overfilling trays with gel. A small amount of Radiant Smile™ will deliver maximum whitening power.