Question 1

Will the kit or strips whiten my porcelain or ceramic crown?

Accepted Answer

No. Whitening gel only works on natural tooth structure. Porcelain, ceramic, zirconia and composite are non-porous restorative materials — peroxide cannot oxidize a stain out of them, so a crown stays exactly the shade it was made. What does change is every natural tooth around it. If you whiten without planning for that, your natural teeth can end up lighter than the crown, and a crown that used to blend in suddenly reads dark or yellow in photos. That mismatch is permanent until the crown is remade, and it is the single most common reason people regret whitening.

Question 2

I have crowns or veneers on my front teeth — should I whiten at all?

Accepted Answer

You can, but do it with your dentist's plan in mind. The usual approach is: whiten first, let the shade stabilize for about two weeks, then have the crown or veneer matched to your new shade. If you are not planning to replace or re-match the restoration, understand that you are choosing between leaving everything as-is or ending up with natural teeth brighter than the restoration. If your visible smile is mostly restorations, whitening will do very little for how your smile actually looks.

Question 3

What about fillings, bonding, bridges and implants?

Accepted Answer

Same rule. Composite fillings, bonding, bridge units and implant crowns are all restorative materials and will not lighten. Tooth-colored fillings on front teeth are the sneaky one — they were shade-matched to your teeth at the time they were placed, so once the surrounding enamel lightens they can start to show as darker patches. If you have visible bonding, ask your dentist whether it should be replaced after your whitening round.

Question 4

Can I whiten with braces, retainers or aligners?

Accepted Answer

Not with fixed braces on the front teeth — the brackets shield the enamel underneath and you can end up with lighter squares once they come off. Clear aligner or retainer wearers are fine: whiten between wears, and never load whitening gel into an aligner unless your orthodontist told you to. Permanent lingual retainers behind the lower front teeth are not a problem.

Question 5

Will it work on tetracycline, fluorosis or trauma-darkened teeth?

Accepted Answer

Partially, and more slowly. Intrinsic discoloration sits inside the dentin rather than in the surface layers of enamel, so it responds to peroxide gradually and unevenly — often over several rounds — and a single dark tooth from old trauma or a root canal may not match no matter how long you go. Everyday extrinsic staining from coffee, tea, wine, tobacco and food pigment is what these products lift best.

Question 6

Will it make my teeth sensitive?

Accepted Answer

Some people feel sensitivity with any whitening. Our pH-balanced formula is designed to go easy on sensitive teeth, the kit includes a blue desensitizing gel pen, and red light has been studied for easing sensitivity. If you are prone to sensitivity, shorten sessions, skip a day between sessions, and consider a potassium-nitrate desensitizing toothpaste for the week before you start. See your dentist if sensitivity persists.

Question 7

Is it safe for enamel?

Accepted Answer

Peroxide whitening at consumer concentrations has a long clinical record, and the ILUMI gel is pH-balanced. The kit is made in an FDA-registered facility, which is a registration of the facility, not an FDA approval of the product. See our science page for the references, and see your dentist first if you have decay, gum disease or exposed root surfaces.

Question 8

Is it safe if I have gum recession, decay or gum disease?

Accepted Answer

See your dentist first. Whitening gel on exposed root surfaces, an untreated cavity or inflamed gum tissue is uncomfortable and can mask a problem that needs treating. Whitening is a cosmetic step for a healthy mouth — get the mouth healthy first, then whiten.

Question 9

Can I use it while pregnant or nursing?

Accepted Answer

We do not recommend it. There is no evidence of harm, but there is also no reason to whiten during pregnancy or nursing, and every professional body defaults to waiting. Ask your physician or dentist.

Question 10

Is there an age limit?

Accepted Answer

We recommend 16 and up, and under 18 only with parental and dental supervision. Younger teeth have larger pulp chambers and are more prone to sensitivity.

Question 11

What if the gel gets on my gums?

Accepted Answer

Wipe it off and rinse. A brief white blanching of the gum tissue can happen with any peroxide product; it resolves on its own within a few hours. Use a thin ribbon of gel only across the front surfaces of the teeth — more gel does not whiten faster, it just squeezes onto the gums.

Question 12

How fast will I see results?

Accepted Answer

Most people notice a visible change within the first few sessions, and many see it after the very first one. Results vary with your starting shade, the source of the staining, and how consistent you are. A full round produces the bulk of the change.

Question 13

How many shades will I go up?

Accepted Answer

Typical extrinsic staining lifts several shades over a completed round. Deep intrinsic discoloration moves less per round but keeps improving with repeat rounds. Nobody can promise a specific number — anyone who does is guessing.

Question 14

How long do the results last?

Accepted Answer

Generally several months to a year, depending on your habits. Coffee, tea, red wine, dark sodas, curry and tobacco re-stain enamel over time. Most customers do a short maintenance run of two or three sessions every few months, or use the strips as a top-up, instead of repeating a full round.

Question 15

Should I get the LED kit or the strips?

Accepted Answer

The LED kit is the full round — dual-wavelength light plus clinical gel — and it produces the deepest change. The strips are the convenient option for maintenance, travel and mild staining at under $20. Plenty of customers run the kit first, then hold the result with strips.

Question 16

How do I use the LED kit?

Accepted Answer

Charge the cordless device and dry your teeth. Take one of the three whitening gel pens, not the light-blue pen (in the white and pink kit the whitening pens are white; in the black and white kit they are black), twist it to express the gel, and apply it directly to your teeth, right where you want the whitening. We recommend this, so you decide exactly where it goes; you can also apply a thin line inside the mouthpiece instead. Seat the mouthpiece over your teeth, turn it on, and wear it for the 10-minute session; the device switches itself off. Take it out, wipe the gel off, and rinse. Do this once a day. The light-blue pen is the desensitizing gel, not the whitening gel: never put it in the mouthpiece or use it under the light. If your teeth feel sensitive, apply it to your teeth after you finish whitening and rinse, once that day, only if you need it.

Question 17

What is in the LED kit box?

Accepted Answer

A rechargeable cordless LED device with red and blue lights, a charging cable, three whitening gel pens, one blue desensitizing gel pen, a shade guide and instructions. The Clinical Refill Kit is sold separately and contains three whitening gel pens.

Question 18

Can I eat or drink right after a session?

Accepted Answer

Wait about 30 minutes, then avoid deeply pigmented food and drink — coffee, tea, red wine, berries, tomato sauce, soy sauce — for the rest of the day. Enamel is briefly more receptive to pigment right after whitening, so the first hours after a session are when new staining is easiest to pick up.

Question 19

What comes in the Complete System?

Accepted Answer

The Complete System bundles the LED device with the clinical gel refills and daily maintenance products. See the product page for the current contents.

Question 20

How should I store the gel?

Accepted Answer

Cool, dry, out of direct sunlight, cap on. Peroxide degrades with heat and light, so a glove box or a sunny bathroom windowsill will quietly cost you potency. Refrigeration is optional and extends shelf life.

Question 21

What is your return policy?

Accepted Answer

We offer a 30-day guarantee. If you have any concerns, contact us within 30 days of delivery and we will work with you directly.

Question 22

When do I get free shipping?

Accepted Answer

Orders of $50 or more ship free. If your cart is under that, we'll show you exactly how much you need and suggest an add-on that gets you there.

	ILUMI LED kit	ILUMI whitening strips	Drugstore strips	In-office
Formulated by	Harvard-trained endodontist	Harvard-trained endodontist	Mass-market brand	Your dentist
Typical cost	$65	Under $20	$25–$40	$300–$600 per visit
Sensitivity	Designed to go easy: pH-balanced gel, desensitizing pen included	Strips designed to go easy on sensitive teeth	Common 'zingers'	Often high after visit
Session length	10 minutes daily	Short daily wear	30–60 minutes	60–90 minutes in chair
Dual-wavelength LED	Yes (blue + red)	No	No	Sometimes

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Results

How fast will I see results?

How many shades will I go up?

How long do the results last?

Should I get the LED kit or the strips?

Crowns & dental work

Will the kit or strips whiten my porcelain or ceramic crown?

I have crowns or veneers on my front teeth — should I whiten at all?

What about fillings, bonding, bridges and implants?

Can I whiten with braces, retainers or aligners?

Will it work on tetracycline, fluorosis or trauma-darkened teeth?

Safety & sensitivity

Will it make my teeth sensitive?

Is it safe for enamel?

Is it safe if I have gum recession, decay or gum disease?

Can I use it while pregnant or nursing?

Is there an age limit?

What if the gel gets on my gums?

How to use

How do I use the LED kit?

What is in the LED kit box?

Can I eat or drink right after a session?

What comes in the Complete System?

How should I store the gel?

Ordering

What is your return policy?

When do I get free shipping?

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Premium Clinical Whitening System — LED Teeth Whitening Kit

Premium Clinical Whitening System — LED Teeth Whitening Kit

Dr. Dave's Daily Detox & Polish Kit

Dr. Dave's Clinical Detox Charcoal Powder

Dr. Dave's Clinical Brightening Mousse

Dr. Dave's Express Precision Strips

Dr. Dave's Clinical Refill Kit

Dr. Dave's Complete Whitening System

Dr. Dave's Complete Whitening System - Family 4-Pack