General
I acknowledge that I am purchasing a self-administered Teeth Whitening Kit that is designed to whiten the color of my teeth. As a part of the purchase, I am asking for assistance in the use of my teeth whitening kit, and I understand that I will be allowed to use a specifically designed LED Lamp in order to accelerate the whitening process.
Results Guarantee
Although most natural teeth can benefit from a teeth whitening treatment, I understand that everyone's teeth are different and that results will vary. I understand that people with yellowish teeth generally get the best results and that if my teeth have spots due to tetracycline use (grayish tine) or fluorosis, these will be difficult to whiten. Also, if I have artificial teeth, caps, crowns, veneers, porcelain, composite or other restorative materials, I shouldn't expect dramatic results from this treatment because the peroxide gel will not whiten (or damage) artificial dental work. Also, I am aware that my teeth will never be whiter that the white color my genes naturally allow.
Potential Risks
Although whitening treatments are generally safe, I understand that some of the potential complications of this treatment include but are not limited to:
GUM/LIP IRRITATION: Whitening get that comes in contact with gum tissue or the lips during the treatment may cause inflammation or whitening of these areas. This is due to inadvertent exposure of small areas of those tissues to the whitening gel. The inflammation and/or whitening of gums and lips is transient, and the color change of the gum tissue will reverse within 30 minutes. I may feel a stinging and tingling sensation on these soft tissues during the treatment if the gel comes in contact with them.
TOOTH SENSITIVITY: Although uncommon, some customers can experience some tooth sensitivity during the first 24 hours after the whitening treatment. People with existing sensitivity, recently cracked teeth, micro-cracks, open cavities, leaking fillings, exposed roots, or other dental conditions that may cause sensitivity may find that those conditions increaase or prolong tooth sensitivity after the treatment.
SPOTS OR STREAKS: Some customers may develop white spots or streaks on their teeth due to CALCIUM DEPOSITS that naturally occur in teeth. These spots are NOT caused by the peroxide gel. The get just brings the already existing calcium deposits out and makes them visible again. These usually diminish over time.
RELAPSE: After the treatment, it is natural for teeth color to regress somewhat over time. This is natural and should be very gradual, but it can be accelerated by exposing the teeth to various staining agents, such as coffee, tea, tobacco, red wine, colas, etc. I realzie that I should not eat or drink anything except water during 60 minutes after the treatment because the gel opens the pores of my enamel and makes my teeth very vulnerable to staining agents. I understand that the results of the treatment are not intended to be permanent and that secondary, repeat or touch-up treatments may be neeeded for me to maintain the color I desiire for my teeth.
Eligibility
I understand that this treatment CANNOT be used by pregnant of lactating women, people under the age of 14, people with gum disease, open cavities, leaking fillings, or other dental conditions, or people with known allergy to peroxide and/or aloe vera. People that have had braces removed should wait 6 months for cement residue to wear off before getting a teeth whitening treatment and people with a piercing or other metal objects in the oral cavilty should remove them before the treamtent as they may turn black. If I feel a sharp pain on a particular tooth during the treatment I should stop the treatment and contact my dentist since this could be a sign of an open cavity.
By signing this document, I indicate that I am not ineligible as per the criteria listed above, and that I have read and fully underatand this entire document including the possible risks, complications and benefits that can results from the treatment, and that I am performing this treament under my own repsonsibility. I also certify that I HAVE HEALTHY TEETH AND GUMS.