What to do pre & post Whitening
You are nearly at your New smile, so here is a bit of do's and don'ts.
Pre Treatment:
Brush only with WATER up to 8 hours prior, as toothpaste can alter the results due to the ingredients.
Organise meals that contain only White foods for the next 48 days 3-5 is best (carbs wont hurt for this time but skinless chicken is great too)
Post Treatment:
DO NOT drink or eat colours ie; Red Wine, Coffee, Tea, Coke, Fanta or Orange juice Dark spirits or beer. Green vegetables, Beetroot, Tomato Sauce etc
Drink clear drinks like Water, Milk, Vodka and Presseco for your new smile -
You will be given a food list during your appointment so don't worry to much.
Do Not drink frozen or fridge cold drinks for 24 hours post treatment
DO take heaps of selfies and smile as much as ever if not more
DO use a Clinical Sensitive Toothpaste from now on as they protect your enamel more than standard
We have some in stock for $12 that will last 1 person 2 months when used correctly
DO use a straw to drink with, to maintain your pearly whites (optional)
DO Book a Silver service to gain the Brightest Whitest smile
DO take advantage of Our Membership 'Bright for Life' Top up treatment every 3 months for a fantastic discounted rate
DO ask any questions you may have to your NZTCWA Registered Practitioner
NZCTWA REGISTERED PRACTITIONERS
Dealing with a NZCTWA Registered Cosmetic Teeth Whitening Practitioner displaying NZCTWA Certification is your assurance that you’re dealing with a trained, qualified and safe Cosmetic Teeth Whitening Practitioner who takes a pride in the quality of their service and your care.
Note please do not use toothpaste with your brushing the day of you appointment* We will have to reschedule if you do so as this can effect the desired outcome.
Not suitable for pregnant, lactating women or Overly sensitive teeth
Professional Dental Whitening Products available to purchase instore
Cosmetic Teeth Whitening is NOT a Health or Dental Product, Service or Procedure; the sole purpose of Cosmetic Teeth Whitening is for beautification & appearance enhancement
With modern technology Cosmetic Teeth Whitening has become a simple procedure practised globally by both Beauty Industry Aestheticians & Dentists
Teeth Whitening gel was first used to whiten teeth in 1884 and although more than 140 years have passed, there has never been a recorded case of any cosmetic strength teeth whitening gel damaging the structure of a tooth ©
New Zealand Cosmetic Teeth Whitening Informational
General Information Teeth whitening is designed to lighten the colour of your teeth. Significant whitening can be achieved in the vast majority of cases, but the results cannot be guaranteed. When done properly, the whitening will not harm your teeth or gums. However, like any other treatment, it has some side-effects, risks and limitations. These are rare and seldom serious, but should be considered when deciding to have the treatment. 1. Candidates for Teeth Whitening Almost any person over 16 years old, who is not pregnant or breast-feeding, is a candidate for teeth whitening. However, people with dark yellow or yellow-brown teeth tend to whiten better than people with grey or bluish-grey teeth. Multi-coloured teeth, especially if due to tetracycline or fluorosis, do not whiten well and may require additional treatments. Multi-coloured teeth, banded teeth, mottled teeth, teeth with tetracycline or fluorosis conditions may not be obvious before whitening due to being masked by staining. 2. Potential Side-effects Teeth Sensitivity – During the first 24 hours following whitening, occasionally some patients experience transient sensitivity. This sensitivity is usually mild if your teeth are not normally sensitive. This sensitivity will usually subside in 1-2 days; however, rarely sensitivity can last for an extended period of time. Gum Irritation – This is the result of a small amount of solution coming into contact with the gums. This can cause temporary white spots and may cause some irritation when brushing. A burning sensation on your gums could also occur. This should resolve itself between a few hours to a few days. Very rarely some clients experience a burning sensation and/or swelling of the lips. Effect On Fillings - Tooth coloured fillings will not whiten. If the filling matches your current colour, whitening will result in mismatched shades with your natural teeth. Any current restoration you have, such as, crowns, onalysis and inlays cannot be whitened. You may need to have your fillings/restorations replaced to match you newly whitening teeth. Dry/Chapped Lips- The treatment involves three, 20-minute sessions during which the mouth is kept open continuously for the entire treatment by plastic retractor. This could result in dryness or chapping of the lips or cheek margins. During the treatment we will apply lip balm, petroleum jelly or vitamin E cream to limit this. 3. Completion of Treatment Level of Whitening – There is no totally reliable way to predict how light your teeth will whiten. With cosmetic whitening, one session usually significantly whitens your teeth. Some patients require an additional session. There are no guarantees as to the degree of whitening of your teeth. The amount of whiteness varies with each individual. 4. Relapse – Following completion of whitening, pigments found in feed and drinks will restain your teeth, commonly called whitening relapse. You may use daily whitening toothpaste to help slow this process. Consent - I have had the teeth whitening procedure fully explained to me and have had the opportunity to ask questions and all my questions, if any, were answered to my satisfaction. I have read (or had read to me) this information sheet. I hereby consent to treatment and assume responsibility for the risks described above. Client Signature: Date: Aesthetician:
The New Zealand Cosmetic Teeth Whitening Association [NZCTWA] is a Ministry Of Health (MOH) recognised Self - Regulating trade group devoted to protecting public safety by ensuring teeth whitening practitioners are professionally trained, Certified and regulated
Since the global introduction of modern eco friendly cosmetic strength gels, millions of clients have undergone some form of teeth whitening. Numerous studies show that cosmetic strength peroxide based teeth whitening systems do not harm teeth enamel
In fact, amongst many scientific studies, one significant study conducted by the Eastman Institute for Oral Health, a world leader in research and post-doctoral education in general and pediatric dentistry, orthodontics, periodontics, prosthodontics, and oral surgery found in a 2009 clinical study that modern cosmetic strength whitening gels as used by NZCTWA members, to be safer than drinking orange juice
– see Orange Juice Study
Moreover, most people with normal healthy teeth receiving a cosmetic teeth whitening treatment meeting the new Safety Standards* of the NZ Governments Environmental Risk Management Authority [ERMA] will experience little or no sensitivity, or gum irritation during a modern cosmetic procedure preformed by our members
In addition, to protect public safety in New Zealand, the NZCTWA has as Code of Conduct & Practice that sets very high standards for its members in terms the supply of Teeth Whitening Products and Services. The NZCTWA also provides world-class professional training and practitioner certification as well as hygiene & cross infection standards for its members
– See NZCTWA Code Of Conduct
In New Zealand, the NZ Governments Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) (formerly ERMA) has established Public Safety Standards for the Cosmetic Teeth Whitening products suppliers and practitioners of our industy.
*T&C applies