The KöR Blog
The latest from the world of whitening.
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...
Maintaining a Bright Smile for Life
It’s an exciting day for both the doctor and patient when they see their final whitening results. Taking an “after” photo and putting it side by side with a “before” photo is a dramatic way to show off what has been accomplished. So, after taking those “after” photos,...
KöR MAX…Delivering Exceptional Result for the Typical Patient
KöR Whitening is internationally known as the only whitening system that can effectively whiten difficult Tetracycline staining. While this is a game changer for those patients with whitening resistant teeth, most patients will not need this type of whitening regimen....
The Science of Teeth Whitening (Or the Lack Thereof)
At KöR Whitening, we often talk about how KöR is the only whitening system out there with a system that is truly based on science. And people give us those sideways, skeptical looks. How can that be? How can KöR be the only whitening system based entirely on science?...
3 Reasons KöR Complete Should Be Your All-Around Tooth Desensitizer of Choice
Tooth Sensitivity is a big concern among dentist’s and patient’s alike. While it is the biggest side effect of teeth whitening, many patients also have generally sensitive teeth, and just as many probably have restorations (fillings, crowns, veneers, bridges, etc.)...
How KöR Whitening Helped One Dentist Restore A Patient’s Winning Smile
Some of the most expensive procedures in dentistry involve restoration work. Crowns and bridges can cost a pretty penny with a lot of time and effort spent to match the shade of a patient’s natural teeth. When their natural teeth darken over time, a patient may soon...
Dr. Rod Kurthy, Founder of the KöR Whitening System Gives His Insight on Teeth Whitening Pens. Do They Even Work?
What about teeth whitening pens? Good or not? Teeth whitening pens do have a very limited benefit. But, first let’s talk about where they have almost zero benefit: Whitening pens are used to dab or brush hydrogen or carbamide peroxide onto the facial tooth surfaces....
Activated Charcoal and Carbon Toothpaste…Does it Really Work? Dr. Rod Kurthy, Founder of KöR Whitening, Weighs in on the Topic!
What’s all this hoopla going around about black, activated charcoal (activated carbon) toothpaste and whitening teeth? Is it for real?...No, it’s not. Do I have anything particularly against activated charcoal toothpaste? Will it cause any harm? No. But it most...
Step Away From The Light
So, I didn’t know this, but heat lamps were the first source of light used to accelerate the chemical reaction that leads to whiter teeth. And the result? Overheating the dental pulp to the point that some patients required endodontic therapy. Ouch! Thus began the...
The Refrigeration Solution
How do you achieve teeth whitening effectiveness and predictability and reduce sensitivity? Dr. Rod Kurthy, the Founder and CEO of KöR Whitening, and his team have gathered research that looks specifically at these issues and shows that lack of refrigeration is the...
KöR Whitening Helps One Tetracycline Stained Patient Smile Again!
When it comes to teeth whitening, patients and dentists want a product that not only whitens teeth but keeps them white over time. At KöR Whitening, we’ve made it our mission to provide just that. With our scientifically-based whitening systems, you can rest assured...
KöR Whitening Turns Skeptic into a Believer After a Challenging Fluorosis Case
At KöR Whitening, we love to hear about the impact our whitening system has made on patients from around the country. We recently heard a wonderful success story from Dr. David Simon of Suffern, New York. He was confronted with a very challenging case: a...
The Psychological Impact of Cosmetic Abnormalities on Older Children and Teens
Many of the best KöR Whitening success stories we hear from dentists involve older children and teenagers. All too often, unfortunately, tooth-related cosmetic problems in children and adolescents are dismissed by parents and health professionals and not treated until...
Dr. Nancy Duque Explains Why She Made the Switch to KöR Whitening
At KöR Whitening, we have lots of scientific evidence to show how effective our products are, but nothing says more than real testimonials from dentists and their patients. Dr. Nancy Duque from San Antonio, TX recently shared her story with the Dental Product Shopper...
What Makes KöR Whitening a Cut Above the Rest
Are you struggling to choose which tooth whitening system to use in your practice? If so, there are a lot of things to consider prior to purchasing a system. If you’re looking for an exceptionally reliable teeth whitening system, KöR Whitening merits consideration. In...
Choosing the Right KöR System for Your Patient
Whether it’s a graduation, a wedding or an important job interview, there are a variety of reasons why a patient would want to get their teeth whitened. That’s why we developed the KöR Whitening system. Our whitening gels use a proprietary Dual-Activated, Tri-Barrel™...
How Offering KöR Whitening Can Improve Your Practice
Dentists have been told that offering a tooth whitening service at your practice can be a great way to build your practice. We’ve been told that whitening will impress our patients, cause them to want more cosmetic dentistry, excite patients so they refer others to...
The Effect of Peroxide Whiteners on Dentinal Tubules
Many forms of teeth whitening treatments have been used by dentists to remove years of stains from patients’ smiles. Although it’s considered safe, whitening treatments can leave some patients with a temporary sensation of tooth sensitivity. So what is the reasoning...