NOW OFFERING ESSENTIAL WHITENING
Dramatic Whitening Is Great. Dramatic Whitening Without the Sensitivity Is Even Better.
If you want a noticeably brighter smile but have worried that professional whitening could leave your teeth painfully sensitive, Essential Whitening was designed with you in mind.
At Upland Dental Clinic, Dr. Hemant Patel now offers Essential Whitening, a professional system designed to deliver the two things patients want most from whitening: noticeably whiter teeth and a comfortable experience with little to no sensitivity. Its high-pH gel, potassium nitrate and blue + red LED protocol help deliver consistent whitening results while minimizing sensitivity.
No Sensitivity
High-pH gel, potassium nitrate and a comfort-focused red LED protocol.
Up to 6 Shades Whiter
Noticeable professional results, depending on your starting shade and response.
No Impressions
A universal LED mouthpiece means no goopy molds or custom-tray wait.
About One Hour
A streamlined in-office protocol designed for a brighter smile in one visit.
RESULTS + COMFORT
Whitening Shouldn’t Make You Choose Between Results and Comfort
Professional whitening is supposed to make you excited about your smile. But with some other whitening systems, patients have had the opposite experience: the result was less dramatic than they hoped, and their teeth felt sensitive afterward.
Essential Whitening was designed to tackle both problems. It uses a professional whitening system engineered for noticeable, consistent results while keeping patient comfort front and center.
The goal isn’t simply gentler whitening. It’s effective whitening that is also designed to be comfortable.
Why the chemistry is different
High-pH whitening gel
Designed to reduce the irritation associated with more acidic whitening formulations.
Potassium nitrate
An ingredient commonly used to help reduce tooth sensitivity.
Blue + red LED technology
Blue light supports the whitening process while red light is used as part of the comfort-focused protocol.
Why Essential Whitening Uses Both Blue and Red Light
One light helps whiten. The other helps reduce sensitivity, support recovery, and make the experience more comfortable.
Blue LED Light — Stronger Whitening With a Gentler Approach
Blue LED light helps activate the peroxide whitening gel so it can work more efficiently.
Enhanced whitening performance
Research cited by Essential Whitening indicates that blue-light activation can help produce noticeably stronger whitening results than peroxide gel alone.
Strong results with gentler chemistry
Blue light helps the whitening gel work harder, so Essential Whitening can get strong results without relying on stronger peroxide.
What that means for you: Blue light helps get more whitening power from the gel without relying only on harsher chemistry.
Red LED Therapy — Less Sensitivity, Greater Comfort & Healing Support
Red LED therapy is used as part of Essential Whitening’s comfort-focused protocol to help make the experience easier on your teeth and mouth.
Helps reduce sensitivity and discomfort
Research on red-light photobiomodulation has reported reductions in pain and sensitivity indicators following dental treatment, helping support a more comfortable recovery.
Supports healing and inflammation control
Clinical research has also reported that red and infrared light can support soft-tissue healing and help reduce inflammation.
Blue light helps make the whitening more effective. Red light helps support comfort and recovery afterward.
WHY ESSENTIAL WHITENING?
Professional Whitening Without the Two Things People Hate Most: Sensitivity and Hassle
Little to No Sensitivity for Most Patients
Sensitivity is one of the biggest complaints associated with whitening. Essential Whitening is designed to keep sensitivity extremely low, with most patients experiencing little to no sensitivity.
Noticeable Whitening Results
Essential Whitening reports improvement of up to approximately 6 shades, depending on your starting shade, tooth structure and treatment protocol.
No Impressions or Custom Trays
The universal LED mouthpiece is designed to fit most patients immediately. No traditional impression material. No custom tray fabrication. No lab wait.
The Same Mouthpiece Goes Home
The LED mouthpiece used during the in-office treatment becomes your take-home mouthpiece for future maintenance and touch-ups.
REAL DENTAL PROFESSIONALS
Hear Why Dental Professionals Were Surprised
Experienced dental professionals were impressed by how comfortably Essential Whitening delivered dramatic results.
28-Year Dental Hygienist With Sensitive Teeth
After years of using whitening products, she says her teeth had become so sensitive she couldn’t keep a whitening tray in her mouth for more than 10 minutes. With Essential Whitening, she reported zero sensitivity.
A Dentist Who Expected Sensitivity Because the Results Were So Good
After seeing dramatic whitening in a staff member, his first question was about sensitivity. She reported none. His own family later reported the same experience.
TWO WAYS TO WHITEN
Choose the Whitening Option That Fits Your Life
OPTION 1
Essential Whitening In-Office
Noticeably Whiter Teeth in About One Hour
If you want the fastest transformation, the in-office Essential Whitening treatment is designed to be completed in approximately one hour using professional whitening gel and controlled LED cycles.
Essential Whitening reports results of up to approximately 6 shades of improvement, depending on your starting shade and how your teeth respond.
- Ideal when you want results quickly
- Great before a wedding, reunion, vacation or other event
- Your initial whitening is performed professionally
- Your LED mouthpiece goes home with you afterward
Ask About In-Office WhiteningOPTION 2
Professional Take-Home Whitening
Dentist-Provided Whitening on Your Schedule
If you’d rather whiten gradually at home, Essential Whitening also offers a professional take-home system using the universal LED mouthpiece and professional whitening gels.
The recommended course is typically completed over approximately 10 treatments, with visible whitening building progressively.
- No custom impressions
- No lab-made trays
- Short, convenient treatment sessions
- A professional alternative to drugstore whitening
Ask About Take-Home WhiteningLESS HASSLE
No Impressions. No Custom Trays. No Goopy Molds.
If you’ve ever had a traditional dental impression, you may remember biting into a tray filled with thick material and waiting for it to set.
Essential Whitening eliminates that extra step. Its Universal LED Mouthpiece is designed to fit most patients right away, so there are no traditional impressions, no custom tray fabrication and no waiting for a dental lab.
And if you choose the in-office treatment, the exact same mouthpiece used during your appointment becomes the one you take home for future maintenance.
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One Mouthpiece. One System.
Professional whitening in the office today. Convenient maintenance and touch-ups at home later.
WHAT TO EXPECT
How Much Whiter Can My Teeth Get?
Essential Whitening reports results of up to approximately 6 shades when its recommended protocols are followed, but every smile responds differently.
Your result can depend on:
- Your natural tooth color
- How deeply your teeth are stained
- The cause of the discoloration
- Your age
- Previous dental treatment
- Your whitening history
That is why having your teeth evaluated before whitening is valuable. Dr. Patel can help you understand what kind of improvement you can realistically expect before treatment begins.
Why Do Teeth Become Darker or More Yellow?
Coffee & Tea
Dark beverages can gradually leave pigments behind.
Red Wine & Dark Foods
Regular exposure can contribute to surface staining.
Tobacco
Smoking and tobacco use can create significant discoloration.
Aging
Natural changes in enamel can allow more of the darker layer beneath it to show through.
A COMMON QUESTION
Will Whitening Hurt My Teeth?
Some temporary sensitivity can occur with virtually any peroxide-based whitening treatment. Essential Whitening was specifically designed to reduce that problem.
Its high-pH gel, potassium nitrate and comfort-focused red-light protocol are intended to make treatment easier to tolerate. The manufacturer reports that most patients experience little to no sensitivity.
If you already know you have sensitive teeth, tell Dr. Patel before treatment. He can evaluate your teeth and determine whether whitening is appropriate for you.
BEFORE YOU WHITEN
Do Crowns, Veneers and Fillings Whiten Too?
Whitening primarily changes the shade of natural tooth structure. Crowns, veneers, bonding and tooth-colored fillings generally do not whiten the same way natural teeth do.
Dr. Patel can evaluate existing dental work first so your whitening plan takes the appearance of your entire smile into account.
In-Office or Take-Home: Which Is Better?
Choose In-Office If…
- You want the fastest visible change
- You want your initial treatment performed professionally
- You have an event coming up
- You want to leave the office with a noticeably brighter smile
Choose Take-Home If…
- You prefer whitening on your own schedule
- You don’t need the result in one visit
- You like short treatments at home
- You want a professional alternative to store-bought products
Not sure? That’s what the consultation is for. Dr. Patel can evaluate your teeth, discuss your goals and recommend the option that makes the most sense for you.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does the in-office treatment take?+
The Essential Whitening chairside protocol is designed to take approximately one hour. Your actual appointment time may vary.
Will I see results right away?+
In-office whitening is designed to produce a noticeable change during a single visit. Take-home whitening works progressively over a series of treatments.
How many shades whiter can my teeth get?+
Essential Whitening reports improvement of up to approximately 6 shades. Your individual result will vary based on your starting shade, tooth structure and type of discoloration.
Does Essential Whitening cause sensitivity?+
The system is specifically designed to minimize sensitivity. Most patients reportedly experience little to no sensitivity, but every patient is different and no whitening system can guarantee zero sensitivity for everyone.
Do I need custom whitening trays?+
No. Essential Whitening uses a universal LED mouthpiece designed to fit most patients without custom impressions or lab-made trays.
Can I use the LED mouthpiece after my in-office treatment?+
Yes. The same mouthpiece used during the in-office treatment can be taken home and used later for whitening maintenance with the appropriate gel.
Can I whiten if I have crowns or veneers?+
Possibly, but crowns, veneers, bonding and fillings generally do not whiten the same way natural teeth do. Dr. Patel can evaluate your smile before treatment.
How long will my teeth stay white?+
Whitening is not permanent because teeth continue to encounter foods, drinks and habits that can stain them. Good oral hygiene, regular cleanings and appropriate touch-ups can help maintain your result.
READY FOR A BRIGHTER SMILE?
A Brighter Smile Can Change More Than the Shade of Your Teeth.
It can change how freely you smile in photographs, how you feel when you see yourself in the mirror, and whether you think about the color of your teeth at all when you laugh.
If you’ve wanted whiter teeth but have worried about sensitivity, Essential Whitening may give you a reason to reconsider.
Dramatic whitening is great.
Dramatic whitening without the sensitivity is even better.
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