What Everyone Should Know About KoR Teeth Whitening?
Dr. B. Kanagasabapathy
[M.D.S. (Ortho), Fellow ICOI]
Are you looking for at-home teeth whitening systems for achieving pearly white & brighter smiles? KoR teeth whitening is the best choice to cater your bleaching needs.
The KoR teeth whitening is a deep bleaching system that utilizes refrigerated whitening gels and can stay on your teeth for up to 10 hours whereas the bleaching agents in other whitening systems are effective up to 1 to 2 hours.
In essence, KoR Whitening is the optimal teeth whitening program to eliminate tough, pesky stains & discolorations which are not extracted with other dental bleaching procedures.
How do dentists detect you are the right candidate for KoR Teeth Whitening?
The treatment begins with a cosmetic dentist checks whether you are the right candidate for this dental bleaching treatment. It involves a simple test called the napkin test in which you have to hold a white napkin with your teeth.
If the dentist observes your teeth color contrasts with the napkin due to discoloration in the teeth’s outer layer, then he/she will begin the KoR whitening treatment.
What are the procedures involved in KoR Teeth Whitening?
The KoR teeth whitening technique combines both at-home whitening and in-office procedures.
Beginning with taking the impression of your teeth, the dentists fabricate custom-made teeth whitening trays in which KoR whitening gel and desensitizing gel exist. You should wear the trays for 2 weeks while sleeping.
Unlike other teeth whitening treatments, the peroxide components in KoR whitening gel will not be destroyed by antioxidants in saliva. It is because the trays are designated to seal out saliva so that the KoR whitening gel stays effective longer. Meanwhile, the whitening agent utilized in this treatment absorbs oxygen and makes the gel penetrate deep inside the teeth to remove deep, stubborn stains.
This is followed by an in-office KoR whitening treatment that takes 1 to 2 hours to complete. Similar to other dental treatments, you should indulge in proper post-care maintenance activities to sustain the whitening results.
KoR teeth whitening treatment Protocols
Dentists categorize the KoR teeth whitening treatments as KoR Home, Max, Ultra, or Ultra-T and prescribe the appropriate one based on the degree of discoloration.
1) KoR Home
The KoR Home protocol is a standard whitening process and is recommended for mild stains. It involves
- 2 weeks at-home KOR whitening
- Periodic maintenance
2) KoR Max
The KoR Max protocol is also a standard whitening process. This treatment involves
- In-office KoR whitening
- Periodic maintenance
3) KoR ultra
The KoR ultra protocol involves some additional steps to remove dark stains and whiten your smile.
- In-office conditioning
- You have to wear KoR whitening trays for 3 to 4 weeks
- In-office KoR teeth whitening
- Periodic maintenance
4) KoR ultra-T
The KoR ultra-T protocol is the right choice to get rid of stubborn stains over the teeth surfaces. It involves
- In-office conditioning
- 6 to 8 weeks at-home KoR whitening
- In-office KoR teeth whitening
- Periodic maintenance
Bottom line
Teeth discoloration occurs with the prolonged intake of eatables that stain your teeth. The stain molecules of foods, drinks, and substances like tobacco trapped inside the tooth’s structure will lead to deep stains. The peroxide compounds in the whitening gels are efficient to break down those molecules and whiten your teeth.
Among the broad spectrum of teeth whitening solutions such as laser whitening, zoom teeth whitening, and others, KoR teeth whitening removes stains that cannot be cleansed with other bleaching solutions and ensures much whiter teeth.
