KöR Whitening Explained

What makes KöR different

• Refrigerated gel — kept active through delivery and use
• Custom-sealed trays to exclude saliva
• Typical 2–3 weeks of wear
• Designed for difficult cases (tetracycline staining, age-related darkening)

Who benefits most

• Tetracycline-stained patients (grey or brown banding)
• Long-term coffee/tea drinkers with set staining
• Patients for whom Zoom or traditional take-home didn't deliver
• Those who want the most predictable whitening result

Cost in Dubai

• Standard KöR kit: AED 2,800–4,500
• KöR Ultra (for tetracycline): AED 4,500–7,500

Process

• Custom trays made
• Gel applied nightly for 2–3 weeks
• In-chair booster at 2 weeks
• Touch-up as needed

Results

Up to 16 shades lighter in some cases. Stable for 12+ months with minimal top-up.

Sensitivity

About 20–30% of users experience mild sensitivity. Potassium nitrate pre-treatment reduces this.

Practical decision guide

Cosmetic dentistry is strongest when the smile plan starts with healthy teeth and gums, not with a material choice. Before committing to a visible change, confirm the diagnosis, preview the result on your own face, and understand what tooth structure will or will not be removed.

Check this first

• Gum health, cavities, bite forces, grinding history, and old restorations.
• Whether whitening, bonding, alignment, veneers, or crowns is the least-invasive option that meets the goal.
• How the proposed shade and tooth shape will look in daylight, photos, and normal conversation.

When to book sooner

• The tooth is chipped, dark after trauma, sensitive, mobile, or changing colour quickly.
• You are being offered irreversible treatment without x-rays, gum screening, photos, or a trial smile.
• You grind at night and no nightguard or bite plan is included.

Topic-specific notes

• For cosmetic work, the most protective sequence is health check, photos, smile preview, trial or mock-up where appropriate, then final treatment. Irreversible tooth preparation should not be the first step in the conversation.
• Whitening works on natural tooth structure, not porcelain, composite, crowns, veneers, or fillings. Match any existing restorations after whitening, not before.

Questions to ask at the appointment

• Can I see a digital preview or trial smile before irreversible preparation?
• How much enamel will be removed, and is there a lower-prep alternative?
• What happens if the restoration chips, stains, or needs replacement later?

Dubai patient note

For Dubai cosmetic treatment, ask for a written plan that separates consultation, scans, mock-up, treatment, nightguard, warranty terms, and maintenance visits. If a clinician or facility is unfamiliar, verify licensing through DHA before starting.

References

• American Dental Association