Proprietary At-Home Whitening Technology
A patented formula, proprietary LED device, and user-friendly delivery make at-home whitening simple and effective for your patients
As patient advocates, problem solvers, pain relievers, and sometimes miracle workers, dentists and hygienists wear many hats, but perhaps one of the most satisfying roles a dental practitioner plays is as a smile enhancer. From orthodontics to veneers to whitening treatments, cosmetic improvements to a patient’s smile can work wonders to boost their confidence, which, in turn, improves patient satisfaction, encourages future treatment acceptance, and boosts the bottom line for the practice.
While many of her patients desire whiter teeth, hygienist Lisa Juliana said that whitening strips simply don’t work for some patients, especially those with crowding or poor alignment. On a mission to find an affordable and effective alternative to whitening strips, Juliana and some of her patients recently tried Colgate’s Optic White Professional Take-Home Whitening Kit and were delighted with this easy-to-use, comfortable, and efficient take-home whitening solution.
Delivered in a user-friendly precision pen, the patented Optic White take-home serum is designed to whiten teeth in just 5 days using a proprietary LED device with a wavelength of 410 nm that delivers higher, longer lasting energy to accelerate whitening. This synergy between the formula and the device allows for whiter, brighter teeth in just 5 days when used as directed. And it does this with no tooth sensitivity, no gum irritation, and no mess.
Juliana especially appreciates that the patented Optic White take-home formula “can be placed on each individual tooth” with the user-friendly precision pen, and she said the patented LED device “assures that all teeth get whitening treatment in a timely manner.” Her patients are “very happy” with what she described as “whiter and brighter” teeth and an “easy to use, comfortable device.” And, to top it off, “No one has post-treatment sensitivity.”
Applied Like a Pen, Amplified with LED
Sold only through dental practices, Optic White Professional makes at-home whitening simple thanks to precise application with the easy-to-use pen-like dispenser and the 10-minute wear time of the rechargeable LED device that accelerates whitening. Teeth whiten overnight for 5 days in a row with no mess, no gum irritation, and no tooth sensitivity. The pen contains enough serum for up to 70 upper and lower arch applications.
“The pen applicator is a great idea; it helps patients apply the solution easily and precisely.”
—Andrew Chen, DMD
“The pen applicator is a great idea; it helps patients apply the solution easily and precisely,” described Dr. Andrew Chen. Hygienist Dawn Fremont agreed that “it is a great, easy, new, and effective way to whiten teeth” and said the pen-like delivery system “is super easy to use and conveniently adapts to the tooth for quick and steady application.” After applying the formula to the teeth, patients wear the LED device for 10 minutes to accelerate whitening. “The LED light is very user-friendly and is nice and light to bite on,” noted Fremont. “It is easy to wash, store, and charge.”
Banishing Post-Whitening Sensitivity
Explaining that he and his patients were excited to try this new whitening technology, Dr. Robert Kramer said the take-home formula makes it “easy for patients to apply and comply” and produced “noticeable whitening with very little sensitivity.” None of Fremont’s patients “experienced any sensitivity at all,” and Dr. Chen’s patients reported less sensitivity as well. “One patient said the Optic White system is more comfortable than our [previous] take-home whitening product and still gets the teeth whiter,” said Dr. Chen, whose “patients did not report any trouble with using the LED device.” He particularly liked that the material hardens on the teeth, allowing patients to drink water afterwards.
Noticeable Whitening Results
Optic White’s whitening formula quickly dries to a concentrated hydrogen peroxide film, and the LED device delivers 410- nm wavelengths to accelerate and improve whitening. Hoping to improve compliance and see better whitening results more quickly than other whitening products, Dr. Kramer reported that “noticeable whitening was seen by me and my patients” after 10 days of using Optic White Professional Take-Home. One of Dr. Kramer’s patients was an Instagram influencer/model who was “very happy with the results,” and he said that all patients were intrigued by the technology, which resulted in increased patient engagement.
Calling the Optic White Take-Home formula “a new way to whiten,” Fremont disclosed, “Even without using it consistently, Optic White still whitened/lightened teeth by at least 2 shades. All the users thought that the product was very effective in whitening their teeth.”
“Due to Optic White Professional’s ease of use and effectiveness in whitening the teeth without sensitivity, I would recommend this product to my patients for sure!” concluded Fremont.
