Everything You Need to Know about Pola Light Teeth Whitening

It seems every toothpaste manufacturer likes to claim its product guarantees the whitest teeth ever, and if everyone was equally well-disciplined, there might be some truth to their claims. However, life intervenes. Many people neglect their oral hygiene, and their discoloured teeth reflect ageing or the abuse of years of smoking and poor diet. Until recently, home teeth whitening methods were minimally effective and posed risks like allergies and burns. The Pola light teeth whitening system now offers a home-use option free of such problems.

While a cosmetic dentist may offer equally safe and effective options, it is not always convenient for busy people to attend a surgery, especially if multiple appointments are necessary. Some dentists, like Dr Ivan Marx and Dr Dandré Le Roux, now sell Pola teeth whitening kits from their joint practices in Sandton and Pretoria. That they do so is a testament to the effectiveness of Pola light.

How Pola Light Teeth Whitening Works

Like most home kits, Pola teeth whitening uses hydrogen peroxide or carbamide peroxide gel as its active bleaching agent, but that’s where the similarity ends. While conventional products employ impregnated strips or a simple gel-filled tray, the Pola system relies on a purpose-designed LED mouthpiece to hold the bleaching agent, which also contains soothing and conditioning agents to ensure a more comfortable experience.

The steps in the Pola light teeth whitening process are as follows:

• Apply the whitening gel:
  The kit includes syringes pre-loaded with the bleaching gel. These are used to apply a thin layer of the gel to the LED mouth tray provided.
• Activate the LED mouth tray:
  After applying the gel, the LED mouthpiece is inserted into the mouth and switched on. The resulting Pola light is designed to accelerate the whitening process, enabling a significantly faster result.
• Optimise treatment times:
  A typical treatment should last between 10 and 15 minutes, and for optimal results, the gel should be applied and irradiated twice daily. After each session, the mouth should be thoroughly rinsed and the mouth tray cleaned to ensure it remains hygienic.

Depending on the degree of discolouration, most users will start to see visible improvements after just a few treatments. After a week of using their Pola light kit as recommended, they should finally achieve that much-longed-for perfect white smile.

Tips for the Effective Use of Pola Light Teeth Whitening Kits

To optimise your results, do the following:

• Stick to the recommended schedule. Skipping treatments will slow your progress.
• Avoid certain foods: Try to keep away from food and drinks known to stain teeth, like coffee, tea, red wine and berries. If you can’t, rinse or brush your teeth immediately afterwards.
• Maintain good oral hygiene: Continue regular brushing and flossing. If you experience any sensitivity, try a soft-bristled toothbrush and toothpaste suitable for sensitive teeth.
• Store the kit properly: Always keep the Pola teeth whitening kit in a cool, dry place to maintain gel quality, and handle the LED mouth tray carefully.

Dr Ivan Marx is a prominent cosmetic dentist providing professional tooth whitening in-house and Pola light teeth whitening kits for home use. Contact his surgery to learn more about these and other world-class cosmetic treatments available in Pretoria and Sandton.