The BriteSmile Whitening System
BriteSmile has revolutionized tooth whitening with state-of-the-art technology that is safe and effective. BriteSmile is gentle. There's no laser, no heat, and no scraping. Our whitening system uses only two simple elements: gel and light.
| The BriteSmile Light |
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The patented BriteSmile light is not a laser. It's a specially designed lamp that shines a gentle, blue light on your teeth. It works in tandem with our proprietary whitening gel to accelerate the whitening process. This light has been clinically proven safe for tooth enamel as well as skin, gums, and other soft tissues. It emits virtually no heat and no harmful UV (ultraviolet) light. Our lamps are uniquely shaped to illuminate and whiten all "smile line" teeth (top and bottom) at the same time, ensuring natural and uniform results. |
| The BriteSmile Whitening Gel |
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The BriteSmile light is used in combination with our patented whitening gel, which has been optimized for patient safety and maximum results. While other whitening gels contain as much as 35%-50% hydrogen peroxide, BriteSmile's proprietary gel contains only 15% peroxide and is buffered at a near-neutral pH value that is compatible with tooth enamel. The gel also contains other ingredients such as glycerin and highly purified water to prevent tooth dehydration and to further ensure safety. The gel is specifically engineered to respond to the blue wavelengths of our light system. When the light illuminates the gel, it activates and safely accelerates the whitening process, achieving amazing results in just one hour.
The BriteSmile teeth-whitening system is protected by numerous patents and therefore only available at BriteSmile whitening spas and the dental offices of trained BriteSmile professionals. |
BriteSmile Scientists
Thanks to the efforts of our chief scientists, both experts in their fields, BriteSmile has developed a revolutionary whitening experience that is truly state of the art.
Dr. John Warner
Dr. John Warner, a former NASA scientist and a member of the Hubble Space Telescope development program was one of the key scientists supervising the BriteSmile project. Dr. Warner was also a pioneer in the development of ophthalmic applications of laser technology (Lasik). An experienced research and technology consultant, as well as a successful entrepreneur, Dr. Warner leads BriteSmile's development of light-activated tooth whitening treatments.
Dr. Warner and his team have combined blue-spectrum light technology with a new, wavelength-specific bleaching chemistry to create a revolutionary method of teeth whitening. The speedy procedure works on all teeth at once, whitening teeth of almost any shade back to their natural whiteness - in just one hour.
R. Eric Montgomery
Mr. Montgomery is an experienced researcher in the oral care and cosmetic products industries, and has been granted over 65 US and foreign patents since 1981. Previously, from November 1997 until May 1998, he served as an independent consultant to the Company through Applied Dental Sciences, Inc. (Monterey, MA), the oral care products research and development firm of which he has been President since 1992. Mr. Montgomery is also the Founding Manager and President of OraCeutical LLC (Lee, MA), an organization dedicated to the development of next generation products for use in the professional dental office. Oraceutical is currently under contract with BriteSmile to provide technology development services.
Safety and Effectiveness Studies
Independent safety studies, conducted by the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey and confirmed by senior researchers at NYU, prove the BriteSmile Professional Teeth Whitening Treatment is safe.
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"A pre-clinical study on the effect of BriteSmile upon hardness of tooth enamel and composite was conducted by the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey. The Study concluded: "The results of this study indicate that the BriteSmile Tooth Whitening system will not cause softening of enamel and composite materials tested". |
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"The findings of the pre-clinical study were confirmed by a Scanning Electron Microscopic (SEM), study. The study's conclusions stated that: "The data indicates that the BriteSmile Whitening System did not cause structural or morphological changes of enamel, and it is therefore concluded that the procedures involved are not caustic or corrosive." |
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"Senior researchers at New York University reviewed the data from the SEM and pre-clinical hardness studies. The review confirmed the findings of the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey researchers. Finding no change in surface morphology and hardness of the BriteSmile treated specimens when compared with untreated controls. The study concluded that: "The results indicate that BriteSmile treatment is safe towards enamel and is not corrosive or caustic". |
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"A clinical study was conducted by BriteSmile and investigators associated with the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey to evaluate the clinical safety and efficacy of the BriteSmile system. Fifty healthy subjects were selected to participate in the multi-center study. The clinical study showed all soft and hard tissues were within normal limits. |
A study by the prestigious Forsyth Institute confirmed that BriteSmile is completely safe for young adults 14+, paving the way for BriteSmile to become the method of choice for removing tooth stains associated with orthodontic treatment.
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