The KöR Blog
The latest from the world of whitening.
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...
How KöR Whitening Can Satisfy Your Patients’ Whitening Needs
When it comes to teeth whitening solutions, results are what matter most. While you can save time and money on cheaper whitening systems, these solutions oftentimes show poor results, leaving patients dissatisfied with their treatment. Fortunately, that doesn’t have...
When Can a Child Start Using Whitening Trays, and What is the Ideal Age to Whiten Teeth?
By Dr. Rod Kurthy, Founder & Developer of KöR Whitening It’s a question we often hear from dentists and their patients. People want to know how young is too young to start using whitening trays to whiten their teeth. In short, there is no age-related...
Best Practices: How to Address Patient Concerns on Whitening with Lasers
As a dentist, it’s important to educate your patients and help them make the right whitening decisions for their teeth. When it comes to whitening systems, the science clearly shows that bleaching lights and lasers have no measurable effect on teeth whitening and can...
Case Study – Dr. Leonard Tau, DMD
Dr. Leonard Tau is a leading dentist in Philadelphia, Pa. He has been utilizing KöR Whitening’s teeth whitening systems and he was kind enough to share one of his most meaningful success stories. “This is one of, if not THE, most heartwarming cases I’ve ever treated...
The Science Behind KöR Whitening Products
Since the beginning, the development and refinement of KöR Whitening’s products have been based on thorough scientific study and extensive research. Science has proven that performing the proper research works best, and KöR Whitening has utilized this information to...
Refrigeration vs. Chemical Stabilizers: Which is the Better Option for Your Whitening Gels?
From the moment they are produced, teeth whitening gels with hydrogen or carbamide peroxide will start deteriorating. The fact that the peroxide breaks down so quickly is what makes these gels effective for whitening teeth. So manufacturers have to come up with ways...
Here’s the Truth Behind Bleaching Lights and Lasers
Bleaching lights and lasers have been a major topic of discussion in the field of teeth whitening. Yes, they have generated a lot of excitement from consumers and even dentists. After all, lights and lasers sound a lot more interesting than whitening gels and trays....
How Temperature and Handling Methods Affect Whitening Gels
At KöR Whitening, we’ve conducted a lot of research on the effects of temperature and handling methods on teeth whitening gels. This research has helped us refine our approach to make sure our gels are delivered with maximum potency and the lowest sensitivity. Take a...
Here’s How to Solve the Problem of Whitening Sensitivity
When it comes to teeth whitening, sensitivity is one of the more common side effects. Fortunately, KöR Whitening has gone to great lengths to solve this problem. In this article, we will explain the unique approach we take to combat whitening sensitivity. Click...
6 Problems with Average Whitening Products: How KöR Whitening Provides the Perfect Solution
There are a lot of teeth whitening products out on the market. Typical solutions tend to be unpredictable and oftentimes provide mediocre results. Even when initial results are acceptable, they often regress quicker than you or your patients expected. < ...
See How KöR Whitening is Helping Patients with Tetracycline Stains
In a previous post, we talked about the unique teeth whitening challenges presented when dealing with patients who have taken the antibiotic tetracycline, resulting in extremely discolored teeth, previously thought to be impossible to whiten. Prior to KöR Whitening,...
A Brief History of Teeth Whitening
Today, teeth whitening is a very common practice with a variety of products and procedures being offered. But did you know that most of the treatments used today evolved from trial and error and not the disciplined application of science? Continue reading to find out...
6 Things to Know Before Treating a Tetracycline Patient with KöR Whitening Products
It’s a well-known fact that the most notable side effect of taking tetracycline is an intense permanent staining of the teeth. Fortunately, KöR Whitening can help improve patients’ staining with our various products. When you have tetracycline patients who want a...
New to Us? Here’s How the KöR Whitening System Works.
When it comes to teeth whitening solutions, there have been a lot of issues that have been left unresolved for those in the dental field. While various whitening systems have been around for years, many dentists have found them to be frustrating and unpredictable....
Whitening for Everyone
KöR Whitening offers products and techniques to meet just about any patient’s needs. Here’s a breakdown: KöR Home—This formulation is available for day or nighttime wear. If a patient can’t tolerate wearing a whitening tray at night or experiences sensitivity, then...
Whitening—Keep It Cold, Keep It Stable
Peroxide-based whitening gels are unstable, and there’s a reason for that. Once the gel is placed on the patient’s teeth, you want it to start breaking down so that it releases the bleaching byproducts that lead to a whiter smile. If it didn’t break down in the mouth,...
Real World, Real Whitening Results
I know it’s a cliché, but seeing really is believing. When you can look at real-world results, aren’t you always way more convinced of the truth of something? Especially when you can see true, unadulterated before and after results? KöR Whitening does a great job of...
