SmileBrilliant! Teeth Whitening Kit Review

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The Science Behind Teeth Whitening How Teeth Whitening Works:

When someone says “I tried that product and I saw absolutely no shade change. It didn’t work!” in most cases (no matter the brand) it’s not that the product didn’t work. It’s more likely a case of unrealistic expectations. “ If the bleaching agent is an active peroxide then it is impossible for it not to remove all stains it comes in contact with for prolonged periods of time.” The natural color of a tooth resides in the dentin which lies below the enamel. Enamel is a clear hard protective coating. Dentin is a soft bone like tissue. The natural color of ones dentin varies per person: most have off-white, greyish or yellowish coloring to their dentin. Very few have naturally bright white dentin. Whatever the natural color of your dentin is, is how your teeth will appear when all stains have been lifted from your teeth. NO dentist or teeth whitening brand can guarantee a bright white smile including Smile Brilliant. The best we can do is guarantee is a stain free smile

Comparing Whitening Product Types What makes one tooth whitening product better than the next?

 Unlike other cosmetic products, tooth whitening is straight forward. If the main ingredient is peroxide (hydrogen or carbamide peroxide) it will remove all stains from the tooth that it comes in contact with. Whitening strips, pens, and syringes all contain peroxide which means the gel is all equally effective as long as it is fresh. There is no magic teeth whitening gel formula, what determines a whitening products effectiveness it’s the device holding the peroxide (gel) to the tooth. When shopping for teeth whitening the consumer should consider the following: • Is a device provided that will hold the gel to the tooth? • If there is a device does it prevent interference from the lips, tong, and saliva? If there is a device will it prevent saliva pooling which results in the peroxide diluting? • Can the gel be held to the tooth for 1-3 hours at a time without interruption? • Will the device hold the gel to those stains located in the gum lines, molars, and crevices where the teeth adjoin? In order for the device to do so it must be custom fitted. Taking all of the above into consideration logic should lead you to the conclusion that a custom fitted device specific to your dental structure is needed to ensure the gel holds to the entire tooth without interruption. If this is achieved then the product will perform just as well as a visit to the dentist for in office bleaching

My Thoughts:

This is my before picture.

I loved that I got a box that had everything in it. It was so easy to get what I needed. The putty was super easy to use and I even got to keep the molds. This is so cool to see my teeth and how they are formed. The molds look so much like my teeth in my before picture.

 I can't wait to show my niece and nephew! My sister home schools and they love this science stuff!

These are the trays that I put the teeth whitening gel into. It was easy, and they perfectly fit my teeth. 

These are the trays on with the teeth whitening gel. You can definitely see that they are working. 

This is the after shot, the difference is amazing!

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Risks Associated with Teeth Whitening & Minimum Age 

A frequently asked question among those shopping for teeth whitening is “Are there any side effects?” The answer is YES, like all products there are side effects, however they are very low risk and temporary. Side effects include both tooth sensitivity and gum irritation, both of which are temporary and usually very mild. The majority will experience both side effects to some degree however they can be managed. Tooth Sensitivity is the result of tooth dehydration. Like our skin, the tooth has pores in it. There is an ingredient in the gel that opens the pores so the gel can penetrate those deeply embedded stains. The open pores combined with the peroxide results in tooth dehydration. By using the desensitizing gel after each treatment you will accelerate the rehydration process thus preventing/minimizing tooth sensitivity. When you touch on this subject please refer your viewers to this article. It will also address the common question “does teeth whitening damage the enamel?”. Gum irritation induced by the application of teeth whitening is the result of the peroxide removing a thin layer of the gum tissue. Most people will experience this with the first 1 or 2 applications however there is no need to be alarmed unless it results in bleeding which is usually a sign of gum disease. If you notice your gums turning white there is also no need to be alarmed. This is part of the gum tissue still attached to the healthy gum. It will flake off shortly. Please refer your readers to this article when you address “risks”. Minimum Age is not the same for every child. The minimum age is based on when the permanent teeth erupt. Generally those between the ages of 12-14 are considered candidates for teeth whitening. Failure to wait for the tooth to develop may result in uneven results. Portions of the tooth will appear whiter than the rest. 

I was given the product to review, however all opinions are my own.