Teeth Whitening Methods and Gimmicks- Don't waste your money
Watch this video to learn all about the different teeth whitening methods, and why most products are full of gimmicks which lead to poor results and gum irritation. Don't waste your money, learn the truth.
I will review the following whitening methods:
- Over-the-counter whitening methods (strips, gels, lights)
- In-office whitening methods (with and without light)
- Custom Tray Whitening
VIDEO CHAPTERS
0:00 Introduction
0:33 Whitening Strips
1:33 The problem with whitening kits using lights
2:24 The Truth About In-Office Whitening Procedures
4:02 Custom Tray Whitening
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Only useful teeth whitening video on the entirety of KZhead. What a blessing this video is
Glad you enjoyed it!
You are genuinely the type of person that we need more of on this platform! Thank you very much for your advice!
I appreciate that! Ill be adding more!
It has been proven the lights work with the jell. let me guess Red light therapy is also just a myth
Really? Oh wow thanks for clarifying. I guess all the papers I have compiled in my library are wrong. In the world of science, when multiple studies show contradicting information, it's safe to say the results are NOT proven. Read the article below, it is one of many papers that shows it is not effective. Furthermore, a few studies that show success have flawed experimental designs. Lastly, feel free to use the lights. A quick google search will show you how many people are not happy with the results. www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4178330/
Wow so helpful. I’ve just bought a kit with loose trays to wear 20 mins per day for a few days. With a light, which I will ditch. The overnight version looks great.
The slow steady method seems safest and less painful too. Thank you!
You're welcome! It is the best way.
Thank you for the succinct and informative video, pointing out what science shows!
So glad I saw this before buying a pricey kit with a light!
Thank you dr, your channel will be popular someday, keep it upppp!
Thank you. That is so nice of you =) Best- MN
I did not expect this. Thank you for your honest insight.
excellent presentation very helpful
HinDoc. This made so much sense and unfortunately i fell for the light activating gel gimmick :/ i would order gladly these custom trays from you but i live in Germany. Do you have any recommendations or can you say what round a bout a normal price for these trays is? thank you!
Thank you this was very insightflu and helpful
Down to Earth and informative information..Thank you, Matt..👍
My pleasure!
So he is the 1 out of the 10 doctors that doesn't recommend the products
The 1 out of 10 that won't sell you bullshit.
That's why I just subscribed
Idk I just got the zoom whitening done for the first time and the results are miles ahead of any whitening strip I've used in the past. There's also conflicting studies shown on the light. Multiple sources claim the light triggers a reaction so there's probably a propriety blend besides the peroxide (given this isn't light activated) otherwise why would they use a light.
Why tf would doctors not want you to spend your money. If someone is telling you something that will take money away from them is telling the truth 😂
I was going to whiten my teeth but got a tan instead
Wow this was great. All the other videos I watched on KZhead give me the bs about the light during professional whitening. Ima see if my dentist tries to sell me the same nonsense.
=) - The studies are all out there, people just need to read them. All the best studies on this topic were with 10% Carbamide peroxide without a light.
Same. I was just looking at the SNOW company and *most* of the reviews were 5 stars. The electric toothbrush is on sale, well, all their products are on sale, but if the light doesn't do anything, why get it?
@@Sun.n.Flowers Because people will buy it because they've seen whitening ads that show people using them.
Much appreciated and interesting info, thanks for taking the time to share!
My pleasure
Thank you so much. Exactly the information I needed
You are very welcome
I've been looking for this... thank you so much ♥️
No problem 😊
Excellent video. Explanation and advice on proper products and procedures. Question . How do you think mixing toothpaste and hydrogen peroxide then put mixture into a tray would work?
Thank you! What would be the reason to mix the toothpaste? It would mess with the chemistry of the peroxide and make it less effective. I don't see any benefit of combining them! Best- MN
That last tip was great, thank you doc, greetings from Poland
Glad it was helpful! Best- MN
Interesting. I just had the one hour laser treatment which along with the descale and polish made a massive improvement to my teeth whiteness. However, I also got the custom trays which are used for the following week. So I guess possibly best of both worlds??
Most of the instant change was likely the scale and polish to remove surface stains. My teeth get significantly whiter after a cleaning as well. One session with the light and gel is as effective as one session with just the gel.
Thanks for keeping it real 💯 👌 👏
Thank you great information 🙏🏻♥️
You are so welcome
hey doc i have a question (might be a dumb one but oh well) so when you say to wear the trays for 2 nights then one night no, does that mean i have to wear them for two weeks while doing that cycle?
Sir you got my subscribtion and respect!
Great Video! Thank you Doctor
Thank you!
What do you think about whitening with laser ? Thank you!
I have a question. Is it okay to get whitening done with custom trays if you have fluororis?
Thank you! Great info & just subscribed!
Thanks for the sub and comment!
This is really good thank you, also very honest I love it.
I'm glad you like it and thank you!
Very informative and well made video, thank you. Is there a minimum or maximum number of hours for the overnight technique?
if you are using 10% Carbamide peroxide (CP), the gel is active for up to 10 hours. There is no maximum time to worry about, but it will stop working at some point which is fine. There is also no minimum per-se, but I would say 1-2 hours when using 10% CP.
what do you think of the mixture vaseline and baking soda?
He’s making content which makes him which… you get the gist. Good stuff
As a prothodontics specialist i totally agree..I tell my pacients to save their money and do a custom tray for at home bleaching.Nice to see dr Nejad explaining this so beatifuly👍
Science! Love that you know. So much bad information out there. Best- MN
what teeth whitening strips would you recommend,
Excellent video Doc! One question, the protocol you use in your cases includes one day off from the whitening tray to diminish the chances of suffering from hypersensitivity, after 2 days wearing them overnight. My question is: how many cycles of on-and-off do you usually recommend the patient follows to achieve your treatment goals? For a period of 2-3 weeks? Thanks in advance!
Completely up to the patient and how much whitening they want to achieve. Typical is 2-4 weeks, but some times 2-3 months. Remember that results are progressive so its not 2-3 months until you see results, just gradual improvement over time.
@@BiomimeticDentistry Thanks a lot Dr Nejad!
i was about to get in-office whitening, but i will opt for trays...which i already have.. Thanks for saving me some money!
No problem!
Great video! Question about tray fabrication. Do you find it is necessary to make "gel reservoirs" with a block out resin on the model? Thanks!
Not necessary but optional. Its no more effective but it uses a little more gel in doing so.
Thank you Doc!! Can i use my aligners as the trays? Currently using CANDID aligners…
Yes you can but results vary due to the material and design of the trays. They are for different purposes. I have seen patients use the trays effectively sometimes, but most of the time it is ineffective and leads to gum irritation. This is because aligner trays usually do not extend down to the gumline. Aligner trays are also hard and do not form a nice suction seal at the gumline. If you try it, do it for an hour or so max and ensure your gums are not turning white or getting irritated. I would personally recommend you wait until you are done with aligners and get a good set of bleaching trays. Recently, I helped Sprintray (a 3D printer company specialized in dentistry) started producing dental models with a perfect design to make excellent bleaching trays. That means you can ask your dentist about that, but they may not have the 3D printer.
Merci pour vous explications. Tout est claire maintenant.
Good video. Is there an advantage of carbamide peroxide over hydrogen peroxide? I received the latter from my dentist with my custom trays.
Carbide is long acting and has an active duration of up to 10 hours.
How much do teeth whitening trays generally cost? I tried searching up the price but got lots of different prices. Also does insurance lower the price, I imagine not.
I got the whitening tray from my orthodontist at 28 dollars here in the Midwest. I didn’t have to pay for custom trays as my plastic retainer was provided to me free of charge after my orthodontist treatment.
Insurance dont cover whitening trays as its cosmetic
The real M.V.P. Thank you for an honest video! Can you make a review on different whitening products like Crest 3D toothpaste 2 step system, SNOW, etc.? Also, can you make a review on different electric toothbrushes including the SNOW one ? I notice too many positive reviews on some of these brands. I would purchase through an affiliate link if you recommend a good toothbrush.
While I can't comment on any whitening agents. I can comment on an awesome toothbrush. I purchased a Diamondclean 9700, over 4 years ago and it still is performing like the day I purchased it. I picked mine up on black friday at Kohls, but after checking the price, they are the same now that I paid on sale then- besides the little bit I got back in Kohls cash. I drink sodas and don't eat much candy and my teeth are in great shape; even my dental hygienist says that my build up is much less than other patients that she sees. If you do pick one up, make sure you purchase the black plastic replacements(when you eventually need them). The white ones, from like Costco, really aren't the best, nor do they have a proper fit. Lest I forget, my wife and I share the same base and use it every day. We charge the device, maybe once a week, we only do that because we feel that it needs a charge, not because it dies. Good luck friend.
Will do. Toothbrushes is actually something I want to do and I already have the project in motion.
I’m so appreciative. I JUST canceled my appointment. Thank you
You are so welcome
thhhankk you Doctor, this vid is soo helpful
you are welcome!
Useful and clear
Glad to hear that
Where can I buy the gel. I have the trays but my dentist retired and the new one only sells the crest kit with the light.
Hi! Have you heard of disposable bleaching trays? Opalescence makes them and uses the same gel as the custom trays. I wonder if it would work just as well. Any thoughts? Thanks in advance!
Yes. They are pretty good but they are not intended to be used for longer periods and they don't have the best seal. Overall, they are not bad but not the best.
Can I use a retainer I got after getting my braces off to put the gel on, or are the whitening ones a lot different?
Great video! Unfortunately I just purchased a LED light with 9.5 % hydrogen peroxide gel. If I buy custom trays and wear them overnight, what percentage gel should I use?
I recommend 10% carbamide peroxide. Its a slow release formula.
Excellent video I intend using a gel used with a light but using my trays. How would I use such a gel. Im 85 but still have all teeth
@joycechapman6178 I just want to say that that's absolutely brilliant being 85 and still having your own teeth. Congratulations.
Dang. I was unfortunately expecting a sale's pitch. And, yeah, the offering is there. But how wholesome and helpful this information was. Looks like the sparing practice of baking soda and peroxide is effective.
Thank you! Sorry to dissapoint!
@@BiomimeticDentistry Disappoint?
No sales pitch =) but I was just kidding.
No bs info thank you
doc what is the recommended cycles when comes to whitening teeth? is 6 cycles and 8 minutes in between is okay?
I don't know what you mean. It depends on the gel but usually with the gels I would recommend, you don't do cycles. They are active for up to 10 hours so you would just wear it for 2 or more hours, but thats not for any gel so it depends on what you have. Unfortunately, it is not a universal application protocol.
Dentist I've a question..my dentist said that I've naturally yellow coloured teeth so can these tools will work on my teeth as well as yellow teeth look kinda embarrassing?
Great video. My dentist recommended kör, which I’m doing. He made my custom trays. What do you think of Kör?
I think its good. I like the design I do more but thats a great product too
You mentioned these are silicone custom trays (to sleep in overnight). If I am calling a dentist do I ask for a specific brand or just ask for an overnight silicone tray?
Ask for custom whitening trays. Some people make them better than others. Ive thought about making a service for this but it requires a high quality digital scan and screening from a dentist so I think it would be too difficult.
Thank you for replying Dr. Nejad.
I got custom trays but it doesn't cover that great on the lower teeth, the gel seems to go to the tips of the teeth. For the upper teeth it works great. Any tips to use it better? Or should I complain to my dentist?
Try complaining :) unfortunately most trays are lousy. I worked with a 3D printing company called Sprintray to help provide access to high quality trays for other dentists but few are using this technology at the moment.
Why do my teeth go yellow few hrs after I remove the trays? I also finished my course of 2 weeks, and within 2 days my teeth look like before I started the treatment 2 weeks ago. I feel like enlighten is just a temporary optical illusion of glossy teeth…
Regarding the "light-activated" peroxide at 2:13, peroxides are quite unstable molecules and exposure to radiation will degrade the peroxide (turn it into water and oxygen in case of hydrogen peroxide). The free oxygen atom may or may not react with your teeth. On the other hand, when the peroxide oxidizes directly your teeth, that oxygen atom will be used in the reaction that whitens your teeth. I haven't conduced research on this, but the theory tells me that using a light to break down peroxides will yield uncertain results, compared to not using a light.
I've just finished day 5 of light activated gel and it worked
The gel works. The light is just for fun.
does glossray really works?
how do we tell our dentists we don't want to do the treatment with the light (mine offers it with the light) and that we would prefer just skipping to at home custom trays?
Just ask if they make good custom whitening trays. Most make the trays but the quality varies a lot.
So what the difference between the over the counter gimmicky lights vs the ones dentists use?
What can a person expect to pay for the tray treatment?
Do u need to follow curtain diey after whitening? I received carbomide peroxide 16% from my orthodonth, he said just to avoid coffee during 3 days of treatment. Is that enough to keep the result? How long and which diet to follow is this is needed?
Following a strict diet isn’t realistic in my opinion but coffee and tea lead to surface stain requiring more maintenance. Or you could wear your trays once every few months to maintain as needed.
Hi 👋🏾 can trays be used if you've had work done on your teeth?
Yes but the work will not whiten so keep that in mind!
Is this safe for sensitive teeth or will I regret it for the rest of my life? (Kinda like when I fried my hair with some bleach based hair product and it never grew back the same.) I don't need super bright white teeth, I just want to not wince every time I see myself in a video or picture. (So 2 or 3 shades lighter.) EDIT: By "this," I mean the custom tray Carbamide Peroxide treatment. Maybe I should do like 5%... I'm so worried, I'm always let down by people who are supposed to be professional. I can only trust myself to take care of myself. Maybe I would even start with like 3% and do it over night, then wait a couple weeks and repeat... hmm... we'll see.
Hey. This is the safest method available but there are conditions that definitely contribute to sensitivity like recession and abfraction. Everyone is different. We always manage to whiten and find a protocol that is tolerable when a patient is committed. I am Not aware of commercially available 3% or 5% carbamide peroxide teeth whitening gels. If you are really sensitive, there may be a reason.
I am brushing with baking soda, toothpaste and a teaspoon of peroxide once every 2 days or so for the last month. The jury is still out but i am getting a wee bit excited.
Dr. I just finished invisolign. Can I use those last trays and buy the gel?
A good whitening tray forms a tight seal to protect the gums from irritation and keep the gel from getting diluted with saliva. Most patients using their retainer/aligners/invisalign get irritation so I don’t recommend that but some have managed to use it without a problem.
I have retainers from having braces. Could i just use the gel in them?
You can but its not the same because whitening trays with a good design are like a wetsuit that form a really tight seal. They are softer material like a silicone whereas retainers are tight and rigid and have no particular seal.
In office whiting can be so painful. I always give them fluoride gel after. Oh I hate that light! 💡 it heats up the teeth.
Hello Dr. i wanted to ask about the different between percentages of carbamide peroxide
Please can you just recommend the best carbamide peroxide bleaching gel material ; ie most effective.
Slow and safe, lower %
10%
I have been using the whitening custom trays for 2 so days so far since I got it and I noticed white spots on my front teeth is that normal ?
Yes. Its a common stage of whitening that improves as you continue. If you stop it will also settle down.
Doc, thank you so much for explaining this! I, too, was under the impression that the lights were helpful.
You're very welcome!
So do I need to go into my dentist's office to get the trays made? or can I just buy a kit from amazon? what do you recommend doctor thank you
This is my question too
Yes you need to go dentist get them made get the bleach there to.. Iv done it.. its amazing lasted years..
Yea. You need an excellent impression. Right now we do a digital scan and we accentuate the gum margin to really define it well.
Hi, do you have any referrals for cosmetic dentists in New York City?
A lot of my patients come from New York. There are a lot of great dentists there but check out my instagram for photos. @dr_mattnejad. No one does the detail and quality the way I like.
Well where do I go or what do I ask for when searching for a dentist to make me trays and provide the products you are talking about
I collaborated with a 3D printing company called Sprintray to provide this design of trays for other dentists and labs. You can look for a dentist who has a Sprintray 3D printer or ask if they can do bleaching tray models designed by Sprintray. Best - MN
God bless thanks
Does it put a layer on the teeth like hair dye, so it only covers the teeth or does it actually change the color of the teeth 🤔?
It actually changes the color. It oxidizes the chromatic component of tooth structure and ultimately lightens the shade, somewhat like bleaching does to color compounds in clothing.
@@BiomimeticDentistry thanks for the answer, as I was curious as I would like my teeth a bit whiter, but I dont want to use a product that only covers teeth with soem white chemical, as to me that is like putting hair dye or make up on.
Thank you!!!
Welcome! =)
What treatment does not damage the enamel
Carbamide Peroxide with custom trays does not damage enamel. Studies show it lowers the hardness in laboratory studies, but no clinical significance has been observed, and likely the hardness is restored with time. Its considered very safe.
Where can we get those trays over the counter? Or is it only achieved thru your denist
They are custom made, so either a dentist, lab, or someone who knows how to make them properly.
Can I use my retainer with the carbamide peroxide gel?
You can do anything you want, but I don't recommend it. It usually does not form a good seal and therefore leads to gum irritation when the gel leaks out. I would never do it personally.
When it comes to in office teeth whiting. Are you mentioning about kor teeth whiting as to continue in office?
Im referring to all in-office sessions except for internal whitening.
@@BiomimeticDentistry Is Kor teeth whitening a in-office session?
Could I go overnight with 44% carbamide peroxide or that too high concentration?
No. Definitely no.
I'm not supposed to take out my retainer after braces, can I use the gel in my retainer?
A good whitening tray forms a tight seal to protect the gums from irritation and keep the gel from getting diluted with saliva. Most patients using their retainer get irritation so I don’t recommend that but some have managed to use it without a problem.
Great logo
Thank you. 🙏🏼🙏🏼
Thank you !! You are so nice !!! :))
Thank you ! =)
Hey suppose you’re doing whitening trays And you do 2 nights on , 1 night off for those lasting results. So do u do this 2:1 schedule for a certain amount of time then stop? Or r u to keep doing it repeatedly? How does that work
Also thank you so much for the informative video I loved it
Thank you. You do it until you get the results you are happy with. With the 10% CP gel and good fitting trays, it is ok to use it until the results have reached your goal or until you lose interest.
@@BiomimeticDentistry ah thanks for the response but once you reach this point which you're satisfied with , you'd have to continue the 2 day 1 day thing to keep it? or you'd just stop or what?
No. You can stop and maybe done 1-2x per year to maintain. Basically as needed.
@@BiomimeticDentistry thank you
Can you use your Invisalign trays for this?
You can try but it will leak out and irritate your gums. Rarely people do it without problems but its just not the same design, and sometimes it doesn't even reach down to the gumline depending on the Invisalign design preferences of the provider!
My teeth have tetracycline stains ...what helps with that !!?
Actually. Teeth whitening with custom trays has been effective for tetracycline. Dr. Van Haywood initially shared this technique and it has been uses effectively many times but it requires persistence and a long time.
Imma still going with the strips and just push a bit more into my curves , because im on a budget
hahaha! ok!
I used the more expensive crest 3d strips and I had really good results actually. I’d say it’s not permanent but it lasts a few months
can i just use my normal retainer and put the gel in it instead of getting a new tray?
A good whitening tray forms a tight seal to protect the gums from irritation and keep the gel from getting diluted with saliva. Most patients using their retainer get irritation so I don’t recommend that but some have managed to use it without a problem.
What's the average Coast of those Trays? Thx
$300-500 is the average.
@@BiomimeticDentistry thx you order them from my dentist?
This is true that the lights do nothing to help or boost the whitening process but there is evidence and studies show blue, red, and infrared lights help with gums disease
I'm guessing these trays are very expensive to produce?
The strips do well for me
After Smile Direct Club for straightening I now use Bright On for 4 days every 6 months to fantastic results. I use the light because it helps me reduce salivation during treatment. I'd say six months of a bright smile with straight teeth is well worth the low cost. You don't have to spend the big bucks for a nice smile 😁
That's not typical but I am happy for you.
I tried carbamide peroxide with custom trays for 7 days every night unfortunatley my lower teeth got whitened only in 2/3 and upper in 1/2 (closer to gum - the more yellow) my dentist said it's because i have thick enamel and nothing can be do about it..
7 is not enough and I disagree with your dentist. Also, the quality of the trays is extremely important.
I'm jealous of your thick enamel ;-) I'm not a candidate for those fast high concentration because of health issues that effected my teeth. I'll eventually end up in caps to match my back implants. These expensive implants weren't the type I had been wanting but they are the ones I needed.
Where do you get the trays?
From a/your dentist but make sure they are good quality. Best - MN
@@BiomimeticDentistry And how about the hydrogen peroxide gel?