Teeth Whitening

How does it work?

Do you have discolouration on your teeth?

For many people, the whiteness of their teeth has naturally decreased over the years, others have actually had less white teeth from the start. Discolouration on teeth is often a result of food, drink, tobacco, and other things we put in our mouths. The pigment in these products gets embedded in the enamel and causes the teeth to have a darker colour. Good oral hygiene and daily use of toothpaste and mouthwash can delay the process, but once the pigments have been absorbed, these discolourations can only be removed through teeth whitening. People with most types of discolouration can achieve a whiter shade on their teeth through teeth whitening with Brilliant Smile Sweden. Only one treatment session is often enough to achieve noticeably whiter teeth with results that last for several years.

Brilliant Smile - both safe & effective

All Brilliant Smile's preparations are pH-neutral and EU-approved. Our gels also contain additives that counteract sensitivity and strengthen the enamel. We use plasma light with minimal heat development, this does not damage the pulp inside the tooth, which is otherwise heat-sensitive. The plasma light is also completely free from harmful wavelengths and carcinogenic UV rays. We care about you as a customer, and a treatment with Brilliant Smile should give you a good result - both quickly and safely!

This is how it works

Tooth whitening is always preceded by a visit to the dentist to ensure that the person undergoing the treatment has no cavities or other problems with their teeth. How a tooth whitening then proceeds varies depending on the type of treatment one chooses to undergo, a traditional tooth whitening at a clinic proceeds as follows:

Health Declaration

Before the treatment, the customer fills in a health declaration. This is to inform about the customer's medical history and is for the customer's safety.

Teeth Polishing

The treatment begins with a thorough polishing of the teeth, removing surface stains and deposits.

Protector - Protects the gums

Then a protector (a liquid plastic that protects the gums from the bleaching gel) is applied along the gum line.

Bleaching begins

Once the gums are protected, a hydrogen peroxide gel is applied directly to the teeth and activated with blue plasma light. The light does not bleach the teeth but aims to accelerate the process by activating the gel. During a clinic bleaching, the gel is applied a total of three times. The treatment takes 1-1.5 hours.

NanoSeal Total+

Where the discolourations were previously, there are now very small cavities in the teeth. Brilliant Smile recommends avoiding tobacco and heavily coloured food and drinks for at least 72 hours after teeth whitening. There is also the option to apply NanoSeal Total+ at the end of the treatment to remineralise the enamel. This minimises side effects and allows you to eat and drink anything immediately afterwards.

Hydrogen Peroxide - the active ingredient

The most common active ingredient in teeth whitening products is Hydrogen Peroxide. Sometimes substances that release hydrogen peroxide (e.g., carbamide peroxide) are used, which work in the same way. When hydrogen peroxide oxidises, free oxygen radicals are released, breaking down organic material into carbon dioxide and water. Discolourations on the teeth are organic material such as residues from food, coffee, and tobacco. These break down during whitening. The enamel of the teeth, however, is not organic and is therefore not affected.

The Result

Discolourations that have disappeared through teeth whitening are gone permanently. However, over time, new discolourations will accumulate. How long it takes for the teeth to become discoloured again is very individual and depends on one's diet and lifestyle habits. Most patients want to undergo new treatment after 1-5 years. A treatment at the clinic provides an average of 7 shades whiter teeth after one treatment.

Is teeth whitening dangerous?

Teeth whitening with Brilliant Smile Sweden is completely safe! For us, safety is as important as the result! Unfortunately, the same does not apply to all teeth whitening methods. Hydrogen peroxide breaks down discolourations in the tooth without damaging or altering the tooth's enamel. What can damage the enamel, however, are products that are not pH-neutral as these can corrode the enamel. Corrosion damage is painful and results in both long-term discomfort and less durable whitening results. As a consumer, it is important to be aware of the contents and effects of the product you buy. You can find our recommended retailers and clinics that perform whitening with Brilliant Smile here.