The strongest gel that we recommend for use at Unthai My Knots 16% hydrogen peroxide or 16% HP. This has been determined to be the perfect combination of whitening power while minimizing the potential for tooth sensitivity and gum irritation. Because of its dramatic whitening power, this gel MAY NOT BE USED IN A TRAY. That’s why we use the paint-on system where the gel is painted on the visible parts or your teeth without touching your gums.

Dentists may use teeth whitening gel that is twice the strength of what a salon may use, up to 36% HP and even higher. However, they usually won’t use such strong gel because of the extreme tooth sensitivity that comes with it. The reason they can use stronger gel is that they can apply a gingival barrier to your gums to protect your gums from the oxidizing effects of strong whitening gel. Many dentists choose to use the 16% HP gel, just like Unthai My Knots because it is fast, effective, safe, and gentle.

Anyone who is not a dental professional may not apply teeth whitening gel to another person’s teeth. Therefore, when you come to Unthai My Knots to whiten your teeth, you can expect to apply the gel to your teeth yourself. Your cosmetic teeth whitening technician will guide you and assist you during the process. It’s easy. If you can use a tooth whitening pen, you can do this! Expect anywhere from 1-3 applications of gel during your visit.

Teeth whitening results depend on variables such as gel strength, how long the gel is on your teeth, and how many back-to-back applications you receive. However, your results also depend on YOU! That’s right. Your habits, age, tooth porosity, natural tooth color, how much you salivate, and the age, degree, and types of stains you have, ALL affect your results.

All things being equal, if you receive three back-to-back 20-minute applications of 16% HP gel from your dentist or your salon, your results will be the SAME! Most people are extremely thrilled with their results either way.

Expect the cost to be higher at the dentist because a dentist has specialized knowledge and education that was very costly to acquire. A dentist also tends to have a more expensive office and staff. That said, Unthai My Knots is the smart choice to help your smile really stand out. See you here!!

Unthai My Knots can send you home with take-home whitening kits so that you may further extend your in-office results at home, particularly if you have stubborn stains. However, only a dentist can prepare custom fitted mouth trays for you. These usually come at a much higher cost because the dentist has to take impressions and have them specially made just for you.