FAQs

A huge advantage of whitening your teeth at the Smile Bar is that we offer a Nono Shield Protection as add-on solution that eliminates the 72-hour post-treatment down time.

Since your teeth will be prone to new discolouration for about 72 hours after direct whitening, we strongly advise you to refrain from the following:

(a) eating foods that contain colourants like red meats and chocolates, as well as highly-acidic foods like vinegar, citrus, soy, tomatoes, and chilli sauce;

(b) drinking dark-coloured drinks such as red wine, coffee, tea and cooldrink

(c) smoking or chewing tobacco products.

Microscopic gaps are left on your teeth by the stain removal process, which you can help fill with a flouride rinse twice a day.

The liquid solution Nano Shield Protection reinforces the teeth’s enamel and seals its whiteness. When applied to teeth after the procedure, you can eat, drink, and/or smoke right away without the risk of any new discolouration.

It’s your lifestyle choices that will determine how long your teeth can stay white and bright After direct whitening at The Smile Bar, your teeth will stay white and bright depending on your lifestyle choices. By choosing the right foods and beverages and avoiding smoking or chewing tobacco, you will have the most long lasting results.

However, you can eat, drink, and smoke as you please and still maintain your new white smile when you use our Whitening Oral Care products to supplement your oral care regimen.

To keep your smile whiter, longer, you can use our Whitening Oral Care System, exclusively available at The Smile Bar.

Here’s how to use it:

(a) Gargle with 10ml of Whitening Mouthrinse for 1 minute before brushing.

(b) Apply a pea-sized amount of our Whitening Toothpaste on a toothbrush and brush as you normally do.

Both products are non-abrasive as they do not contain hydrogen peroxide and other oxidizing substances, making them perfectly safe for daily use. They help prevent discolouration by dissolving and removing surface stains.

Both products are non-abrasive as they do not contain hydrogen peroxide and other oxidizing substances, making them perfectly safe for daily use. They help prevent discolouration by dissolving and removing surface stains.

The Mouthrinse loosens the stains on your teeth, making it easier for them to be removed by brushing.

Exclusively at The Smile Bar in South Africa.

As prophylactic products, both gel toothpaste variants protect teeth from cavities, plaque, sensitivity, and bad breath to promote overall oral health. And of course, they’re specially formulated to safely prevent and/or minimise new discolouration on the teeth’s surface.

The difference lies in the concentration of the active ingredients, and that is why the recommended usage periods are also different.

Having whiter teeth is a great confidence boost! When you’re smiling confidently, you’re guaranteed to always make a great first impression, take amazing photos, and win people over.

A whiter, brighter smile brings a whole lot of positivity to your life and allows you to be the best version of yourself.

The degree of the discolouration and the type of stains on your teeth are the factors that directly determine the results of the treatment. More severe cases may require Double or Triple Whitening in order to achieve the desired results.

The average is usually 5 shades lighter, but the range is from 2 to 9 shades.

Yellow teeth are easier to whiten than grey teeth, since The Smile Bar’s treatment removes organic stains. These are stains caused by food and beverage colourants, smoking, and bad oral hygiene habits. The treatment brings back the teeth’s natural whiteness, which is the original colour of the enamel determined by genetics, prior to any sort of discolouration.

Our teeth whitening system works exceptionally well on organic stains caused by:
(a) consumption of foods that are high in colorants such as red meats and sauces, as well as beverages like red wine, coffee, tea, and cooldrinks.
(b) poor oral hygiene, and
(c) smoking or chewing tobacco products.

There are various methods of teeth whitening. Our system has two components: the exclusive whitening gel, and the UV-free LED Plasma Light Technology. Since teeth are porous, the whitening gel is absorbed by the enamel and dentin layers of the tooth. The active ingredient in whitening gels is hydrogen peroxide, which removes stains and is then safely absorbed by the body.

The LED Plasma Light Technology activates the gel and speeds up the removal of organic stains on your teeth’s surface effectively, without abrasions or side effects like sensitivity or pain.

Since The Smile Bar’s teeth whitening system is completely non-invasive, it does not cause any side effects like pain or tooth sensitivity. Some customers have experienced a very mild tingling sensation after the treatment, but this is completely natural and it disappears on its own after 24 hours.

As our direct whitening procedure is essentially organic stain removal, it can help restore the original colour of crowns, bridges, and veneers. It is important to note, however, that The Smile Bar’s technology works best on natural teeth.