Abstract:
The present invention is directed to a method for whitening teeth that includes irradiating a tooth with light generated by a light source for an irradiation time period, the light having a wavelength that ranges from 375 nm to 420 nm and the light source emitting the light at an irradiance density ranging from 0.3 mW/cm2 to 20.0 mW/cm2.
Abstract:
Described herein are packages for storing and dispensing multi-part tooth whitening formulations, wherein the contents of the parts are mixed, a peracid and/or dioxirane whitening agent is formed. Particular multi-part tooth whitening formulations using this principle and methods of use thereof are also provided.
Abstract:
Described herein are tooth whitening strips comprising an hydratable adhesive film having a granular bleaching ingredient attached thereto, wherein upon hydration, the granular bleaching ingredient releases hydrogen peroxide which is used by an enzyme catalyst having perhydrolytic activity to enzymatically produce an effective amount of peracid bleaching agent from an acyl donor substrate. Methods of making and use the tooth whitening strips are also provided.