StayWhite whitens teeth in just 14 days with a once-daily protocol of only 1 hour.
StayWhite from BEYOND Dental whitens teeth in 14 days, with visible results in only 5 days. The proprietary 6% hydrogen peroxide gel is formulated to rapidly oxidize stains deep inside the enamel, and does so safely and without sensitivity.
The take-home whitening tray is worn for only 1 hour per day, eliminating messy overnight use. A single 1-hour treatment per month is recommended for maintenance after the initial 14-day protocol.
Each whitening kit contains six 2.6 mL syringes of whitening gel, 2 sheets of StayWhite EVA impression tray material, a protective storage case for custom trays, a zippered carrying case with mirror, and a multilingual instruction manual. The gel is available in 3 palatable flavors—orange, vanilla, and mint.
Ease of Use
To use, the patient puts a drop of the whitening gel into the tooth compartments, places the trays snugly over the top and bottom teeth, and removes any excess gel. The trays are removed after 1 hour and any remaining gel is rinsed or brushed away. Transparent syringes with dosage marking facilitate application.
When the 14 dentists who evaluated StayWhite were asked about ease of use, 7 rated it as excellent, 4 rated it as very good, 1 rated it as good, and 2 rated it as fair to poor. Four evaluators said the syringe tip was too large and dispensed too much gel too quickly, with 1 evaluator calling it “messy and hard to control.” Another evaluator suggested including “illustrated photos to show patients how to dispense the product.” Other suggested improvements included “coloring the bleach so you can see it better for placement and removal” and patient requests for a take-home shade guide and more whitening material in the kit. One evaluator, who gave the kit an overall rating of very good, called the amount of included whitening material “a bonus.”
Four dentists cited ease of use as the feature they liked most. “I like offering and effective gel with a lower percentage of peroxide to reduce the potential caustic effects of overuse or improper use,” said a New York dentist with 32 years of experience.
Patient Satisfaction (Results and Sensitivity)
The standard StayWhite treatment protocol ensures excellent results in even the most difficult cases and the gentle formula minimizes the risk of sensitivity. Patient satisfaction was rated as excellent by 1 evaluator, as very good by 7, and as good by 6. One evaluator, in practice for 42 years, said he “got somewhat better results with the 20% carbamic peroxide overnight system,” adding, “I like the overnight system but patients probably like [wearing the tray for] less time.” One dentist said it “whitened well” and another was “able to obtain a desirable result with improved tooth shades.”
Patient sensitivity was rated as excellent by 3 evaluators, as very good to good by 10, and as fair by 1. One evaluator said “many patients reported sensitivity issues.” Another evaluator reported that “2 patients discontinued whitening after just a few days because of gingival tenderness and sloughing.” One dentist reported “no reports of any significant discomfort or sensitivity,” and another noted, “Patients said the bleach didn’t burn.”
Of the 9 evaluators who commented on the packaging, 1 said “more attractive packaging would be beneficial.” The remaining 8 cited it as their favorite feature, with one evaluator reporting “very good packaging and presentation... very appealing to all users.” Another evaluator said it was “very slick…looks good when you hand it to a patient.”
Taste/Flavor
BEYOND StayWhite comes in orange, vanilla, and mint flavors. Taste/ flavor was rated as excellent by 3 evaluators, as very good by 5, as good by 4, and as fair by 2. One dentist said “the taste wasn’t good,” another reported “variable feedback,” and a third said “some patients complained,” adding “flavor choice is good as taste is often the most negative aspect of bleaching systems.” An Ohio dentist in practice for 2 years said, “The choices were great and the flavoring was a good idea but they were too subtle.” Six evaluators identified taste/flavor choice as the feature they liked most; 1 noted that “patients and staff really love the choice of flavors.”
Overall Satisfaction
Overall satisfaction with BEYOND StayWhite was rated as excellent by 1 evaluator, as very good by 9, as good by 3, and as fair by 1. Ten dentists said they would definitely or probably purchase the system and 11 said they would definitely or probably recommend it to colleagues.
