Best whitening brand?

Morby

I'm keen to get my teeth whitened at a dentists but there are so many different brands that dentists offer, so I find it a little confusing as to which option I should go for.

Polanight seems to be common as does Zoom.

Are there any brands better than others?

As a professional, having experienced different brands and seeing the results first hand, if you were getting your teeth whitened, which brand would you go for and why?

Thanks!

zweton

Anyone? I think i read on here before that Kor whitening was supposed to be the best type! Cannot see much info on it but im interested to hear whats considered good also.

helimachoptor

zweton wrote: »

Anyone? I think i read on here before that Kor whitening was supposed to be the best type! Cannot see much info on it but im interested to hear whats considered good also.

I've had Kor. It's great, can't comment on the others.

zweton

helimachoptor wrote: »

I've had Kor. It's great, can't comment on the others.

Its limited to where you can get it done right? I asked my dentist about it the other day but never heard of it. Asked what ingredients it had compared to other options out there but im unsure.

helimachoptor

zweton wrote: »

Its limited to where you can get it done right? I asked my dentist about it the other day but never heard of it. Asked what ingredients it had compared to other options out there but im unsure.

Yeah, I'd mine done in South Dublin.

zweton

helimachoptor wrote: »

Yeah, I'd mine done in South Dublin.

Would you know what makes it better/different than the others?

Or is it just good marketing.

helimachoptor

zweton wrote: »

Would you know what makes it better/different than the others?

Or is it just good marketing.

I dont know the specifics of it Vs the others, there's always an element of marketing to these things, but tbh the only place I've seen it advertised is the place i got the treatment.

capnsparkles

KOR Whitening developed and patented by Dr. Ron Kurthy in the US.
If the Dentist uses that system he must go through KOR in the US.
l looked at it a few years back and was impressed , however you must adhere to the protocols prescribed by Dr. Ron.
Any Dentist who uses this system will put it on their website so that is where I would start.
Bleaching teeth is not an exact science , results vary from individual to individual and not everyone is a good candidate. It is very hard to guarrantee results as different teeth will bleach differently.Even KOR has its failures.
However their unique seling point is the tray design , it keeps the bleaching gel sealed against the teeth.
I am not sure on the strength of their bleaching agent. Any agent over 0.1 % hydrogen peroxide is banned in Europe.

btkm8unsl0w5r4

generally true above, the tray design is on factor but the other difference in in the refrigeration of the gels rather than adding preservatives which increased available bleaching ion concentration and lowers sensitivity. The standard gels are 16% Carbide Peroxide which is about 6% Hydrogen peroxide. But the key point is that a lesser gel with 16% carbide peroxide at manufacture may arrive to you with far less concentration, or may not fully release its hydrogen peroxide due to preservatives.

Its a interlinking system of a number of factors, the KoR system is just that , materials and methods to maximize effect and minimize sensitivity. KoR is more expensive but is more predictable on average, albeit that each patient has an individual element that dictates the result also.

zweton

Thanks for the replies, is there any others from experience that give good results? My dentist gave me a brochure which is called white dental beauty, novon advanced formula. Anyone heard?

Garlinge

There was an item on this on radio this past week. Newstalk lunchtime program? Dentist interviewed, different types of chemicals and delivery method eg in the surgery or at home via the 'tray'. Results vary according to nature of original tooth and other work done on teeth.

So is the lower level of bleach in Europe a reason we dont have the shiney whites of the Americans?

btkm8unsl0w5r4

The concentration is not a big issue, 16% carbamide peroxide the strongest you can use at home in the EU can achieve excellent results and is the same used in the US. There are other factors both related to the proceedure and the teeth that make more of a difference.

zweton

Zariah Fast Website wrote: »

The concentration is not a big issue, 16% carbamide peroxide the strongest you can use at home in the EU can achieve excellent results and is the same used in the US. There are other factors both related to the proceedure and the teeth that make more of a difference.

Any chance you could expand on the other factors?

btkm8unsl0w5r4

I did in post 9 above.

zweton

Oh yes, thanks:)

zweton

Sorry folks back here again, so im looking to get my teeth whitened soon and i wont be in Dublin soon so i think that rules Kor out.

Outside of Kor what would you recommend?

zweton

Anyone?:)

capnsparkles

Good fiting bleaching trays , 10% carbamide peroxide (we use Pola Night).
Wear for at least 90 minutes continuously every day 2 weeks. Discontinue if extreme sensitivity.

zweton

capnsparkles wrote: »

Good fiting bleaching trays , 10% carbamide peroxide (we use Pola Night).
Wear for at least 90 minutes continuously every day 2 weeks. Discontinue if extreme sensitivity.

Thanks, would you say this one is any good? It would be the one my local dentist gave me.

https://www.dentistry.co.uk/2014/11/05/new-whitening-gel-sensitive-teeth/

capnsparkles

I like Optident products , however I am not familar with that particular product so I cannot really comment.

Brown6

Hi all,

I think teeth whitening procedure /treatment is not good for the life of your teeth.

I would not recommend to do any treatment. Try some home remedies.

and mainly, brush your teeth thrice in a day.

btkm8unsl0w5r4

Brown6 wrote: »

Hi all,

I think teeth whitening procedure /treatment is not good for the life of your teeth.

I would not recommend to do any treatment. Try some home remedies.

and mainly, brush your teeth thrice in a day.

Whitening done correctly has no detrimental effect on teeth, if anything there is a positive effect on gum heath. Its well proven and studied.

usually best to withhold your opinion when you dont actually know about something, you will doth become once...twice... neigh thrice a better poster.

zweton

capnsparkles wrote: »

I like Optident products , however I am not familar with that particular product so I cannot really comment.

I will look into thatone thanks, i think my dentist can order whatever one in but would have to double check.