The KöR Blog
The latest from the world of whitening.
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...
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...