FAQs

Whitening Results

Whitening Results

Spotlight uses the active ingredient hydrogen peroxide which is clinically proven to whiten teeth. Spotlight is also clinically proven. In saying this there are many factors that may contribute to the rate of whitening to your teeth.

1. If you consume large amounts of tea & coffee before or during your whitening process this will affect the whitening rate, as they contain tannins that stain your teeth.

2. Avoid dark coloured foods such as curries, anything tomato-based and chocolate as these also promote staining to occur. We normally recommend avoiding dark coloured foods and liquids, especially during the 2-week whitening course.

3. Smoking - smoking contributes to staining of the teeth as nicotine, tar and other chemicals stain the teeth.

4. Condition of enamel - if you have damage to your enamel, over time, dentine becomes exposed - which is yellow in colour.

5. If you haven't visited your dentist in 6 months, you may have a build up of plaque and tartar that stops the active ingredients in the strips from penetrating onto the enamel which will result in a less that ideal whitening treatment. Please ensure to see your dentist and hygienist regularly.

Depending on the results a person wants to achieve, they may require a second box. I hope this information helps.

Whitening Strips

Whitening Strips

No whitening system will ever whiten veneers or crowns as they are made of porcelain. The whitening strips will whiten natural teeth but normally when a crown or veneer goes in, they are matched to the shade of the teeth around them. As you get older, your natural teeth darken a little so whitening every 6 months will brighten your natural teeth closer to the shade of the porcelain.

No, generally not. Higher percentages of hydrogen peroxide whitening systems that you can get at your local dentist’s may for a short time but at this low dose (less than 0.01%) sensitivity is generally not an issue. With that being said, you may have an awareness that you have had something on your teeth, but not sensitive.

Teeth Whitening Pen

Teeth Whitening Pen

Professional LED Teeth Whitening System

Professional LED Teeth Whitening System

Teeth Whitening Strips Ingredients: PVP, Glycerin,Hydroxypropyl Methyl Cellulose, Water, Alcohol, Phthalimidoperoxycaproic acid (PAP), Hydroxyapatite, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Chlorite, Sodium Hydroxide, Menthol, Hydrogen Peroxide
PAP Pro Teeth Whitening Pen Ingredients: Water (Aqua), Glycerin, Cellulose Gum, Hydroxypropyl Methyl Cellulose, Phthalimidoperoxycaproic acid (PAP), Disodium EDTA, Sodium Chlorite, Menthol, Sodium Hydroxide, Hydrogen Peroxide

Sonic Toothbrush

Sonic Toothbrush

Our Spotlight Sonic Toothbrush has three different settings - Sensitive, Clean and White. Each has a different level of speed to ensure that you are comfortable while brushing your teeth. The high-frequency and brush movements ensure that both your toothpaste and oxygen is reaching those little spaces between your teeth that can be hard to get to. This technique ensures your teeth are receiving the best clean possible and the sonic brush does all the work for you.

Sonic Toothbrush for Children

Sonic Toothbrush for Children

Water Flosser

Water Flosser

We all know that we should floss everyday but it can be difficult to reach all aspects. A water flosser is a smarter, easier way to floss. It has a rotating head which makes it much easier to floss. A water flosser removes bacteria from deep between the teeth and below the gum line where traditional brushing and flossing cannot reach, whilst stimulating the gum tissue to improve blood flow and circulation.

Water flossing provides an effective way of flossing where traditional flossing is not possible- whether it be dental braces, bridges, crowns implants and periodontal pockets.

Open the bottom of the water tank

Extend the body of the water flosser

Fill the water tank with lukewarm water and close the seal shut

Before turning on the water flosser:

Place the tip inside your mouth while leaning over the sink and aim the tip at the gumline

Turn on the water flosser

Start on the outside of your top teeth and work your way from the top back tooth on the top right all the way around to the outside of the upper left back tooth

Start again on the inside of the upper right back teeth and work your way from the back tooth on the right all the way around to the inside of the upper left back tooth

Spray water along the gumline, pausing briefly between each tooth.

Top tip! Partially close your mouth to minimise water splashing, letting the water flow out of your mouth into the sink.

It comes with 3 different modes to suit your flossing needs.

Normal Mode:

This continuous spray mode removes plaque and food residue with superior efficiency for that deep clean.

Soft Mode:

If you have sensitive teeth and gums, the soft mode will give you a gentler yet thorough clean.

Pulse Mode:

Pulse mode will massage your gums and clean between your teeth with 3 sprays per second.

Press the start button for 3 seconds to power on your water flosser. To select the mode you require, quickly press again. Once for normal mode, twice for soft mode and three times for pulse mode. The LED indicator light will change to the selected mode. Press the button for 3 seconds to power off. The water flosser will automatically shut down after 2 minutes of operation.

Hard water deposits may build up in your unit, depending on the mineral content of your water. If left unattended, this may hinder performance. Clean internal parts by adding 2 tablespoons of white vinegar to a full reservoir of water. Point the tip into the sink, turn off the unit and run until empty. Rinse by repeating with a full reservoir of clean water. Repeat this process every 1-3 months to ensure optimal performance.

Yes, water flossers can remove bacteria from beneath the gum line and in between the teeth improving oral health and bad breath. The spoon-like shape of our tongue scraper tip effectively removes bacteria from the tongue to help prevent bad breath. Place the tongue scraper in the centre of your tongue, half-way back. Turn the power on and gently pull the tip to the front of your tongue with light pressure.

The most common cause of bleeding gums is inflammation. You may notice your gums bleed when you first use a water flosser. This is usually due to gum inflammation and the fact that you are now cleaning areas which will reduce inflammation. The best way to overcome this is to use the soft mode to begin with and gradually increase to the normal and pulse mode. Any discomfort and/or bleeding will disappear as your gum health improves. We recommend seeing your dentist and hygienist regularly to ensure overall good oral health

Smile Rejuvenation System (SRS)

Smile Rejuvenation System (SRS)

The Smile Rejuvenation System is a 3-step at-home micro-needling system for smile enhancement & fine line minimisation. The Smile Rejuvenation System is a safe, easy-to-use, clinically approved system which combines micro-needling therapy with a peptide-enriched serum and hyrdation-boosting tip mask to minimise the appearance of fine lines around the mouth.

As dentists, when working with patients, Dr. Lisa and Dr. Vanessa look at the overall smile profile, which includes the skin and muscles surrounding the mouth. This at-home system works to support and nourish every aspect of this area, enhancing and rejuvenating your entire smile to its best. This system continues on the Spotlight oral Care mission to bridge the gap between oral health and oral beauty.

Working synergistically to promote healthy, glowing skin, 3000 dissolving micro-needles, rich in Sodium Hyaluronate and Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, penetrate deep into the skin layers, delivering active ingredients fast and effectively. The process of micro-needling creates tiny, painless micro-channels in the skin. This unique dissolving micro-needle technology delivers plumping Sodium Hyaluronate and a skin-firming peptide deep into the skin layers. This enables the active ingredients of the highly concentrated, peptide-enriched, Pro Regeneration Serum to be penetrated even deeper into the skin around the mouth, promoting a smoother, plumper and more radiant appearance, enhancing your smile overall. Finally, the specially formulated Lip Masks lock in moisture and plumping effects for long-lasting results.

Toothpaste
Whitening Toothpaste

Toothpaste

Our whitening toothpaste contains the active whitening ingredient Hydrogen Peroxide, the same as our whitening strips - as well as all of our other whitening products. If you are looking to primarily whiten your teeth a few shades, we would advise starting off with our whitening strips and then using our toothpaste for whitening teeth to upkeep your pearly whites.

As dentists, we recommend the use of fluoride in your toothpaste as it is one of the only proven ingredients to reduce decay. Fluoride used twice daily has been proven to stop early decay and prevent future decay. As dentists, we recommend using toothpastes that have clinically proven active ingredients and fluoride is a key ingredient to incorporate into your oral care products.

Whitening Toothpaste

Pregnancy Toothpaste

Pregnancy Toothpaste

The lining of your mouth is 50 times more absorbent than your skin so your toothpaste is directly absorbed into your bloodstream. It's really important to use oral care products that are free from questionable ingredients such as DEA, propylene glycol and triclosan. But we also don't recommend natural products as we often see a rise in oral disease and natural products don't offer any protection against decay and inflammation. Our Pregnancy Toothpaste is the best of both- targeted active ingredients but in a clean formulation that supports the health of both mother and baby.

Using active ingredients and a toxin-free formulation, this toothpaste targets some of the most common oral care concerns experienced by pregnancy and breastfeeding mothers, from Cavity Protection and Strengthening Enamel to Maintaining Gum & Tooth Health. And, supported with Folic Acid, our toothpaste offers total oral care protection for mother and baby.

1. Brush teeth and gums twice a day with Pregnancy Toothpaste to protect mother and baby’s oral and overall health

2. Use a Sonic Toothbrush throughout pregnancy and breastfeeding to ensure teeth and gums receive the best clean possible

3. If you experience morning sickness, wait at least 1 hour before brushing your teeth to prevent enamel erosion

4. We recommend seeing your hygienist every 3 months throughout pregnancy to maintain oral health

5. Using a Water Flosser once a daily also ensures plaque is removed and no debris builds up in the teeth

1. An increase of gum inflammation due to changing hormones. This can lead to worsening inflammation and damage to the gums and bone that support the teeth with long term consequences in terms of oral health.

2. Acid erosion from acid reflux and heartburn or if a pregnant woman is vomiting. Acid from the stomach erodes the enamel.

3. A change in diet due to eating more often or changing what they are eating leads to increased risk of decay or cavities.

While you are pregnant, hormonal changes can lead to increased bleeding and inflammation. We recommend seeing your dentist and hygienist regularly throughout your pregnancy as this is a very important time to ensure that your oral health is in good condition. One of the most common complaints while pregnant is that your gums can become inflamed, we recommend using our toothpaste for gum health and to floss twice daily.

Oral Care Hygiene

Oral Care Hygiene

You should brush your teeth twice a day for 2-3 minutes at a time. You don’t need to brush your teeth after each meal but some people prefer to. If you are, be careful not to overbrush or brush too harsh as this can lead to receding gums. If you are wearing metal braces, we would advise brushing your teeth after each meal.

Often, flossing can hurt because we are not doing it often enough! If you have inflamed or bleeding gums, you might need to start using products that contain clinically proven active ingredients that target this specific issue such as our Gum Health Toothpaste. If the problem persists, you should make an appointment to see your dentist, as you may require treatment.

If your gums hurt when you floss, be gentle with yourself and make it a daily habit to floss before bed and your gums should be feeling healthier in no time.

Subscriptions

Subscriptions

We are sorry to see you go. Please share your questions or feedback at info@spotlightoralcare.com!

You can cancel your subscription by logging into your Spotlight Oral Care account on the website, then click on “Manage Subscriptions”. Once in the Subscription portal, click on the “Subscriptions” tab to manage, add or cancel your Spotlight Oral Care subscriptions.

Please note that shipments in transit at the time the cancellation is processed will be due.

Yes. Skipping your next delivery can be useful if you have a lot of product currently or if you’ll be away on the next delivery date.

To do so, log into your Spotlight Oral Care account and click on the “Manage Subscriptions” button. Click on the “Upcoming orders” tab to see all upcoming deliveries for your subscriptions. To skip a delivery, click ‘Skip’ to the right of each order.

Mouthwash

Mouthwash

Our Spotlight Sonic
Toothbrush has three different settings - Sensitive, Clean and White. Each has a different level of speed to ensure that you are comfortable while brushing your teeth. The high-frequency and brush movements ensure that both your toothpaste and oxygen is reaching those little spaces between your teeth that can be hard to get to. This technique ensures your teeth are receiving the best clean possible and the sonic brush does all the work for you.

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