The KöR Blog
The latest from the world of whitening.
Dr. K, “How long does it take to obtain the results on older patients?”
“Won’t bleaching longer whiten the teeth on the older patient? - How long does it take to obtain the results on these very difficult cases?” asks Patrick Hi Patrick, Thanks for your question. This question is relative to the section of the webinar where I...
Dr. K, “How much regression is normal? Especially in difficult cases?”
Hi Katie, Thanks for your question. There’s no one-size-fits-all in this regard. The bottom line is that there is a lot less regression than you may have seen with any other system, simply because no system out there whitens nearly as thoroughly. So once the...
Dr. K, “What is your take on the whitening of teeth before restoration of enamel caries?”
Today’s question comes to us from South African hygienist Karen Jordaan. It’s the second such question we’ve received in the last week. Karen asked, “Good Day Dr. Kurthy. What is your take on the whitening of teeth before restoration of enamel caries?” There is not a...
Dr. K, “Why don’t you use a light or laser with the in-office treatment?”
Dr. Andrew asked, "Why don't you use a light or laser with the in-office treatment?" Hi Andrew. Thank you for the question. There's a simple answer to this, which is, "Lights and lasers provide no genuine long-term whitening effectiveness AND they are damaging to the...
Dr. K, “What toothpaste do you recommend while the patient is whitening?”
Dr. Nayda asked – "What toothpaste do you recommend while the patient is whitening?" I recommend most versions of the Sensodyne “ProNamel” Toothpaste during whitening. The real question is, why do I recommend ProNamel? No, it’s NOT because the manufacturer pays...
Dr. K, “Is internal bleaching safe?”
Dr. Parker asked, “Is internal bleaching safe?” Thanks for that great question, Dr. Parker. In fact, it’s a very important question. Historically – and I mean a significant number of years ago – yes, it was dangerous. I’m sure you’ve heard of dentists talking about...
Dr. K, “Some of my patients do not want to wear whitening trays during sleep. Is the daytime wearing of the trays adequate? What do I tell my patients?”
Julia asked: “Some of my patients do not want to wear whitening trays during sleep. Is the daytime wearing of the trays adequate? What do I tell my patients?” Thanks for this question, Julia. This is something that many dentists deal with, and yes, there is a...
Dr. K, “Why are whitening trays made of flexible material? Wouldn’t a rigid whitening tray work better?”
Howard asked: “Why are whitening trays made of flexible material? Wouldn’t a rigid whitening tray work better?” Thanks for the question, Howard. I get that question frequently. The good thing about a rigid whitening tray would be the stability of the tray on the...
Dr. K, “My patient finished ortho treatment, he wants to get rid of the white spots but must wear retainers 24/7 for the next 6 months. How should we proceed with whitening? Will in-office only work?”
Jacob asked: “My patient finished ortho treatment, he wants to get rid of the white spots but must wear retainers 24/7 for the next 6 months. How should we proceed with whitening? Will in-office only work?” Hi Jacob, Your question seems to have two parts: Whitening...
Positive Change With Little Effort: The KöR Whitening Maintenance Program
Positive change is exciting. Whether it’s incorporating regular activity and nutritious food into daily life, moving outside of a comfort zone to pursue a new career, or taking steps to ensure a beautiful healthy smile, people feel good about themselves when they...
Dr. K, “Can Invisalign patients whiten during ortho by using their Invisalign trays instead of the KöR Seal Tray?”
Jacob asked: "Can Invisalign patients whiten during ortho by using their Invisalign trays instead of the KöR Seal Tray?" Hi Jacob, This question comes up over and over. Though you “can” use Invisalign trays to hold whitening gel, the results will be very inferior to...
The KöR-Seal Tray Lab: Let’s Cut to the Chase
As of 2018, 93 million selfies are posted on the internet and various social media every single day—a figure that has likely increased in the past couple years. It’s safe to assume that many of these selfie-takers want white teeth. As you’ve heard over and over, teeth...
Dr. K, “What can you tell me about treating those rusty-brown areas and white spots (fluorosis cases) with Icon or M.I. Paste? Is it better to whiten?”
David asked: “What can you tell me about treating those rusty-brown areas and white spots (fluorosis cases) with Icon or M.I. Paste? Is it better to whiten?” Thanks for the question, David. You’re probably going to regret that you asked me this question because you’re...
Dr. K,“I get a lot of questions from patients about whether whitening weakens teeth. Does it?”
Karen asked: “I get a lot of questions from patients about whether whitening weakens teeth. Does it?” The answer is no, “KöR Whitening” does not weaken teeth. However, many other products do, especially OTC products like White Strips. And we know, many teenagers, and...
Dr. K, “Why do patients have a significant reduction in whiteness after the treatment is completed and they return a couple of weeks later?”
Victoria asked: “Why do patients have a significant reduction in whiteness after the treatment is completed and they return a couple of weeks later?” Hi Victoria, thanks for the question. There are a few factors involved in the regression of whitening patients. ...
Dr. K, “If you have recessions, do the trays stop at the enamel edge, and can the root surfaces be whitened with this system?”
Glenn asked: “If you have recessions, do the trays stop at the enamel edge, and can the root surfaces be whitened with this system?” Hi Glenn. Great question! The answer is yes, the roots can absolutely be whitened. However, as you will suspect, they can never be...
Practice Profile – Dr. Marcovici
Practice Profile – Dr. Marcovici Introducing Dr. Judy Marcovici – North Reading, MA We sat down with Dr. Judy Marcovici to find out why she chose the KöR Whitening system for her practice. What key features and benefits do you like best about KöR Whitening?The KöR...
Dr. K, “What causes whitened teeth to become un-naturally opaque?”
Scott asked: “What causes whitened teeth to become un-naturally opaque?” Thanks for the great question Scott. I’m sure you’ve noticed that when this happens, it only lasts up to a few days. Let me explain why… Just think of the white spots in fluorosis cases. Those...