“This is the first time I’ve found a product that fits well, is pliable, and stays in my mouth. Congratulations for solving my night guard issues.”

Neil’s history with night guards

“So I’ve been wearing night guards forever. I’m 67 and was a news and documentary cameraman. I traveled globally for years and always had issues with night guards. They were expensive, and I could never get more than one really stiff night guard made. Eventually I gave up on my dentist and started buying them over the counter but never liked the fit.”

How do Smile Brilliant night guards compare to the dentist?

“All amazing. And I’m telling you this because my West Los Angeles dentist who charged me $750.00 for a super hard night guard that broke the first time I dropped it told me your service / product was no good. BS. Your services and night guard products are excellent..thanks again. I’m a big fan.”

What did you think when you received your custom Smile Brilliant night guards?

“I received the night guards.WOW. There were 4 of them !!!”

“…And they all fit !!! and they’re very pliable !!!!”

Neil’s custom night guards with breathable carrying case & personalized impression mold for future re-orders.

Photo Credit: Neil A.

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Roughly 2 months later she notified us she used it on her fiance who had a positive experience with our product and would be posting a video shortly. Little did we know her video would go viral exceeding 1,000,000 views in less than 6 months.

Erin Stelbrink

Erin Stelbrink is a Registered Dental Hygienist with 11+ years of experience as a licensed hygienist and oral health care professional. She holds a passion for researching and acquiring awareness of the latest technologies and methods for providing valuable health care service and clinical treatment. Have more questions? Email Erin at erin@smilebrilliant.com

Erin Stelbrink

Erin Stelbrink is a Registered Dental Hygienist with 11+ years of experience as a licensed hygienist and oral health care professional. She holds a passion for researching and acquiring awareness of the latest technologies and methods for providing valuable health care service and clinical treatment. Have more questions? Email Erin at erin@smilebrilliant.com

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We couldn’t be happier with LeeLee’s Smile Brilliant Youtube Review of our custom teeth bleaching trays and 22% carbamide peroxide bleaching gel! Check out those before and after photos!

Thanks LeeLee and Richie!

Erin Stelbrink

Erin Stelbrink is a Registered Dental Hygienist with 11+ years of experience as a licensed hygienist and oral health care professional. She holds a passion for researching and acquiring awareness of the latest technologies and methods for providing valuable health care service and clinical treatment. Have more questions? Email Erin at erin@smilebrilliant.com

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Teeth whitening is a low risk cosmetic product which more than 90% of the general adult population is a candidate for and the risk of a non candidate using teeth whitening is NOT life threatening.

Who’s a candidate for teeth whitening?

Nearly everyone with exception to those with severely damaged tooth enamel or existing cavities and the worst case scenario for a non candidate who uses teeth whitening product is tooth sensitivity. What’s the risk for a person who should not consume aspirin? Death. So what dentists are saying is that while we can purchase aspirin without a prescription, we should not be able to purchase teeth whitening products without it being directly from a dentist.

Why are dentist up in arms over a relatively harmless issue?

Simply put they want a monopoly on a large revenue generator. The average dentist will markup teeth whitening treatments 1,000-3,000%; however due to the increasing availability of whitening strips, online custom teeth whitening trays, kiosk whitening treatments, and teeth whitening gel their market for those willing to spare this large sum of cash is diminishing. Imagine you’re a dentist who on average sold 2 teeth whitening treatments a day at an average of $1,000 each. This equates to $10,000 a week, $40,000 a month, or $480,000 a year. This certainly affects their bottom line drastically when the general public is purchasing the same treatment for less than $100. Perhaps it;s time for dentists to care about real medical matters versus cosmetic demands which can be met by non medical personnel.

Erin Stelbrink
Erin Stelbrink is a Registered Dental Hygienist with 11+ years of experience as a licensed hygienist and oral health care professional. She holds a passion for researching and acquiring awareness of the latest technologies and methods for providing valuable health care service and clinical treatment. Have more questions? Email Erin at erin@smilebrilliant.com

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Professional in-office whitening treatments

Dentist offer custom teeth whitening trays as well as 2 types of teeth whitening services with the first of the two services being optimal yet not affordable to the majority.

Dentist Provided Custom Whitening Trays

The patient will use their custom fitted teeth whitening trays in the convenience of their own home or as they go about their day at any time they wish, without their speech or appearance being impaired during whitening treatment. Whitening gels can be purchased either online or from their dentist however dentist typically mark up the cost up by 100% or greater. There is absolutely no difference between the whitening gels sold online or from the dentist so it is best to purchase whitening gel from an online teeth whitening retailer.

In office Whitening Treatments

Dentist offer a standard teeth whitening treatment with or without a halogen light. Both services begin by applying a protective layer to the gums to minimize the contact of the teeth whitening agent to the gums. Contact will cause a non-threatening irritation to the gums. Once the protective layer is in place the teeth whitening agent is then painted on to the surface of the teeth. The whitening gel used varies by request or the preference of the dentist but will either be carbamide peroxide or hydrogen peroxide based. From this point patients will usually have the option of using a halogen light to accelerate the whitening gel, thus breaking down the stains exponentially faster. Those who opt out of the halogen light or are not offered will typically be asked to return for multiple treatments to achieve their desired level of whiteness.

At Home Teeth Whitening Systems

All at home teeth whitening systems are effective to a degree however only one will achieve whitening results comparable to those achieved at the dentist. Below is a scale of most to least effective at home teeth whitening systems/tools.

Custom Fitted Teeth Whitening Trays

Few consumers are aware that custom whitening trays can be purchased online at a cost savings of 200% or greater. The customer purchases their custom teeth whitening system from an online retailer such as smilebrilliant.com. Once their kit is received they will reference to the instructions supplied for tips on taking good dental impressions. This process will take about 5-8 minutes in total for both the upper and lower teeth. Once completed the customer will place their impressions in the pre-paid, pre-addressed envelope and mail back to the dental lab they purchased from. These labs are typically the same labs that service dentist across the country so rest assured the quality will be equivalent to that received from the dentist. Within 1-2 weeks the custom trays will be in the customer’s mailbox and ready for their teeth whitening treatment to begin.

Teeth Whitening Pens With LED Whitening Light & Protective Tray

The LED teeth whitening system typically comes equipped with a teeth whitening pen tipped with a brush used to apply the gel evenly across the frontal upper and lower teeth. It is best to purchase from a retailer that uses carbamide peroxide whitening gel because it contains a “sticky” formula that bonds the gel to the teeth thus preventing the gel from running off the tooth’s surface. Once applied, the protective tray is inserted to guard the lips from coming in contact with the gel. Last, the user will insert the LED whitening light for 15-30 minutes to accelerate the whitening gel which can remain in the mouth for an additional 20 minutes and as long as 3 hours.

Teeth Whitening Strips

While effective, teeth whitening strips can be a bit of a nuisance due to frequent slippage caused by saliva production. Simply apply a set of strips 1-2 times daily for 30-120 minutes (varies by package). Expect splotchy results around the crevices of the teeth due to the whitening strips ability to maintain prolonged contact with the tooth.

Boil’n Bite Whitening Trays

The second best whitening treatment is referenced to as boil’n bite whitening trays. The customer is to place their unformed trays into boiling water for a period of time that allows the material to soften. After drying the tray it is then placed in the mouth and bit down on until the material hardens. Negatives of boil’n bite whitening trays include: Difficult to get a deep, accurate impression, bulky in the mouth, extreme speech impairment during 1-3 hour whitening treatment, inconsistent whiteness on teeth (splotchy results).

In conclusion:

Whitening strips are the most popular teeth whitening method, however with the average cost being $50 it only makes sense to spend another $20-$40 and upgrade to a dental quality set of custom fitted teeth whitening trays identical to those the dentist will charge $300-$1,000.

Erin Stelbrink
Erin Stelbrink is a Registered Dental Hygienist with 11+ years of experience as a licensed hygienist and oral health care professional. She holds a passion for researching and acquiring awareness of the latest technologies and methods for providing valuable health care service and clinical treatment. Have more questions? Email Erin at erin@smilebrilliant.com

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At home whitening treatments have proven to be more effective in comparison to in-office bleaching in the long run. When used regularly as per directions, at-home treatments have proven to reutilize the whitening bleach that remains in the teeth for up to 36 hours, yielding better results.

Advantages of at home teeth whitening

Dentists are of the opinion that in order to maintain the desired amount of whiteness in teeth, people should continue to use whitening treatments for four to six months regularly. For people with relatively high tooth staining and tetracycline affected teeth the process should go on regularly for up to a year. Dentists also agree that the only way to do this is by the use of different at home teeth whitening kits available.

What makes at home whitening treatment so easy is the fact that they are available in a variety of forms, ranging from whitening trays, strips, tooth paste, mouthwash, and floss. Different application durations and methods give customers the convenience to use them at any time that suits them best. The portability element that comes with at home whitening kits allows them to be used on the go or even in the office. In comparison to the $650 per session in-office treatment, portable at-home whitening treatment kits range from $25 to $100 and $400 for dentist dispensed kits.

Must-knows about At-home Whitening

Even though most at home teeth whiteners are available off the shelf without a prescription, it is still recommended to get your doctor’s approval before using one. Improper application of these treatments can damage tooth enamel, irritate gums, can give an undesirable bluish hue, chalky whiteness or uneven results.
It is recommended that users know the intensity/concentration of the bleaching agent and apply for the appropriate time mentioned in the directions. For best results, dentists recommend use of whitening products after prophylactic cleaning and brushing and flossing before the use of at home whitening treatments. Not consuming food (other than water) for a few hours after the treatment enhances results.

Dentist dispensed take home whitening trays:

The dentist dispensed take home custom fitted whitening tray is the most effective and the most expensive at home teeth whitening treatment available. Each user uses their own custom made tray specifically designed for their teeth. Most users get their molds made from the dentist’s office. The dentist then takes the mold to make a custom tray for individual users. The Dentist also provides the high concentration whitening gel usually stored in syringes. This method of teeth whitening ensures best teeth and gel contact with no saliva penetration into the gel.

Companies like Smilebrilliant now allow customers to use dentist dispensed take home whitening trays without going to the dentist’s office at all. They perform the exact same function at a fraction of the cost you pay at the dentist’s office. The only difference is that you take your own teeth mold with the kit provided and return it to Smilebrilliant’s lab in an already postage paid envelop. Smilebrilliant develops a custom bleaching tray for your teeth and sends it back. You then use with the bleaching tray with the bleaching gels provided by Smilebrilliant to whiten teeth at home. This process is further described at Smilebrilliant’s website.The custom at home dentist dispensed whitening trays can be used several times depending on the user’s requirement with the option of reordering the gels if need be. Available kits are the Brilliant 6 and Brilliant 12.

Boil and Bite whitening Trays:

Boil and bite trays are designed to be put in boiling water and placed in mouth when they become soft. These trays then conform to the exact shape of the teeth. Users apply whitening gel on the custom molded trays and place on as per directions on the product. Smile brilliant offers their complete set of an at home whitening kit includes 2 sets of boil n’ bite trays.

Brush on Pen Whiteners:

Brush on whiteners or whitening pens are foam less instant tooth whiteners. These use high concentration (22 percent) whitening gel with the option of combining with an LED light to accelerate the process of at home teeth whitening. Users can whiten teeth in 20 minutes compared to other products that require longer duration of application. Smile Brilliant offers two brush on teeth whitening packages. One of which is the brush on teeth whitening pen and the other being the brush on whitening pen plus an LED light makes instant at home teeth whitening relatively easy and convenient at an affordable price.

Whitening Strips:

Whitening strips are strips coated with whitening gel. The flexible design of these strips allows them to be placed on the teeth, conforming to the shape of the jaw. Although these strips are one of the popular methods of whitening teeth at home, they tend to miss out stains in the narrow areas between teeth and easily move, allowing saliva seepage that reduces the strength of the whitening gel. Length and width of strips differ from brand to brand, varying their effectiveness.

Toothpastes with peroxides:

Toothpastes contain minimal (safe) amounts of peroxide as whitening agents. Since toothpaste foam touches all parts of the mouth, the concentration of peroxide is maintained low to avoid gum or skin irritation.

Whitening toothpastes:

All toothpastes are designed to whiten teeth by removing plaque and debris. Whitening toothpastes, however, contain extra/supporting whitening agents that complement at-home teeth whitening treatments through regular daily use.

Toothpastes and abrasives:

Whitening toothpastes contain more finely ground cleaning abrasives compared to regular toothpastes. Over use of abrasive tooth pastes mostly consisting of silica, aluminum oxide, calcium carbonate and baking soda can also scratch tooth enamel resulting in staining and dulling of teeth.

Whitening with Baking soda:

Baking soda has traditionally been used as a teeth whitening agent. It best works when mixed with water and salt. Baking soda has the ability to remove food stains that accumulate over age and actually clean the teeth in the process. Because of its abrasive qualities it should not be used more than once in two weeks. It can permanently damage tooth enamel and can also dissolve orthodontic glue if present.

Whitening Floss:

Even though whitening floss has minimal contact with the teeth, long run use of teeth whitening floss can remove food stains from narrow areas that even at-office whitening treatments have a hard time removing.

Erin Stelbrink

Erin Stelbrink is a Registered Dental Hygienist with 11+ years of experience as a licensed hygienist and oral health care professional. She holds a passion for researching and acquiring awareness of the latest technologies and methods for providing valuable health care service and clinical treatment. Have more questions? Email Erin at erin@smilebrilliant.com

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