The KöR Blog
The latest from the world of whitening.
Dr. K, “What food and drinks should patients avoid after whitening?”
Dr. Richard Witty asked: "Do you mind doing one on...discussion with the patients about what food and drinks to avoid." We received a question from Dr. Richard Witty of the Steamboat Dental Center in Colorado. Dr. Witty said, “Love the articles! Do you mind doing one...
Dr. K, “Is it preferred to whiten teeth frequently for better results? If yes, how frequently?”
Dyutee asked: “Is it preferred to whiten teeth frequently for better results? If yes, how frequently?” Hi Dyutee, Thanks for the question! It depends on what you mean by whitening teeth frequently. I know that some patients want to whiten their teeth every year, using...
Dr. K, “For older patients, what time frame are we looking at for them to whiten?”
Robert asked: “For older patients, what time frame are we looking at for them to whiten?” Hi Robert, Sorry to say this, but “that depends…”. Does that remind you of dental school? LOL! If and when I have a geriatric patient with very dark teeth, I select the KöR Ultra...
Dr. K, “how long and how many applications of the KöR whitening system do you use for tetracycline patients?”
Kelsey asked: “How long and how many applications of the KöR whitening system do you use for tetracycline patients?” Hi Kelsey, When using the KöR Ultra-T whitening system, which was designed specifically to treat tetracycline staining, the patient starts with a...
Dr. K, “…why do so many other whitening brands with loose-fitting trays still work…”
Stuart asked: So why do so many other whitening brands with loose-fitting trays still work just fine in a lot of patients even in the presence of their peroxidase? Hi Stuart, There are a huge number of variables. Also, differences in results expected by the dentist...
Banana Peels Whitening Your Teeth?
I received a request to comment on the belief of some on social media (and strangely, even a couple dentist’s websites I just looked at) that rubbing the inside surface of banana peels against your teeth will whiten them. I was specifically shown a link to a site...
Does Turmeric Really Whiten Your Teeth?
Well, here we go again with the screwy so-called DIY teeth whitening methods… I’ve now been asked to comment on the claimed ability to whiten teeth using turmeric of all things. Turmeric is a plant, and in the same family as ginger. Like ginger, it is part...
Are Teeth Whitening Lights and Lasers Harmful? (Yes, They Are)
As a consumer, “they” push every sort of teeth whitening light or laser on you, trying to make you believe they actually work. They don’t.I’m talking about from small little gimmick hand-held lights you see in stores, on social media and online sellers; to major...
Meet Dr. Dougherty, KöR Whitening Dentist
What do you like best about KöR Whitening? There are so many great things about the KöR Whitening protocol, but the at home phase of whitening and desensitizing before the in-office session is so critical to success. Most patients experience significant changes during...
Teeth Whitening Strips Could Harm Layer of Teeth?
In response to the multitude of recent (April 9-11, 2019) articles titled, “Teeth-whitening strips could harm layer of teeth, studies suggest”, Dr. Rod Kurthy offers his insight and response.First, I’d like to address my continuing distrust of the news media, and this...
DIY Teeth Whitening with Strawberries – Good or Bad?
Dr. Kurthy, Founder of KöR Whitening, Talks About Whitening Your Teeth With Strawberries. I’ve again been asked to comment on a popular DIY (Do it yourself) method of whitening teeth. This time using strawberries. In fact, this ridiculous method has even been...
Busting Myths – Will Coconut Oil Pulling Whiten Your Teeth?
Dr. Kurthy, Founder of KöR Whitening, Talks About Coconut Oil Pulling to Whiten Your TeethRecently I was asked to comment on this article. My response…“Coconut Oil Pulling will whiten your teeth? Really? Absolutely not!”Many people seek natural remedies, simply...
Whitening Your Teeth with Baking Soda, is it Really a Good Idea?
Dr. Kurthy, Founder of KöR Whitening, Talks About Baking Soda and Teeth WhiteningFirst, let me say that I am very happy I was asked to comment on this article regarding whitening teeth with baking soda. The fact is that nearly all of the information you’ll commonly...
Amazon Bans Whitening Product from Online Store
With news of Amazon removing this whitening product from their website, we at KöR Whitening expect to get some calls from customers and consumers regarding the recent story in the news. There has been some hoopla in the news lately about Amazon having removed the...
See 100’s Amazing Before and After KöR Whitening Results
I hear comments all the time from dentist colleagues about all the before & after photos on our website and in our marketing.The thing is that when a dentist becomes a KöR Whitening provider, or a patient signs up for KöR Whitening, neither are paying for product...
Is There a Very Slight Flickering of Light at The End of The Tunnel Regarding the Fight Against Cavities? Yes, Dr. Kurthy Thinks So.
Recently researchers at the University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Dentistry published a very interesting article summarizing their research. Though this most certainly is not my field of expertise, I’ve been asked to provide my thoughts regarding this very...
Whitening Strips – Friend or Foe?
Being a dentist and owning a professional whitening system company, most automatically assume that I’m firmly against the use of OTC whitening strips. But that’s not really true…with a disclaimer. Any dentist experienced in professional teeth whitening knows that OTC...
Teeth Whitening: Where’s the Science?
Do you know how teeth whitening works? I mean, how it really works? Do you have any idea how the various whitening products currently on the market got their start? How about the research behind them? Is that information you can get your hands on so that you can...