Frequently Asked Questions
Here are some of the questions we get asked the most. Feel free to get in touch if you have your own question.
Questions
thekit teeth whitening formula gently whitens your teeth by oxidising stains. It has been clinically proven not to cause sensitivity during or after your whitening treatments.
That is not to say you may experience sensitivity caused from previous damage or exposed sensitive areas.
In any case please consult with your dentist if you have any concerns before you begin thekit teeth whitening treatment.
Our ingredients list
GLYCERIN, AQUA, PEG-400, PHTHALIMIDOPEROXYCAPROIC ACID, SODIUM ACRYLOYLDIMETHYLTAURATE/VP CROSSPOLYMER, MICA, MENTHA ARVENSIS LEAF OIL, TITANIUM DIOXIDE, SODIUM SACCHARIN, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, CALCIUM GLUCONATE, POLYSORBATE 20, ALOE BARBADENSIS LEAF POWDER, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE
thekey ingredients in thekit are;
Phthalimidoperoxycaproic Acid - PAP:
Is the whitening ingredient designed to effectively, and without sensitivity restore your natural teeth’s whiteness by oxidising stains. PAP has anti-plaque and lasting anti bacterial properties.
Calcium Gluconate - Calcium:
Is a mineral found naturally in foods. Calcium is necessary for many normal functions of the body, especially bone formation and maintenance.
Tocopheryl Acetate - Vitamin E:
Known as vitamin E acetate, is a synthetic form of vitamin E. This goes to work acting as an antioxidant to protect the cells and DNA, promoting cellular health.
Secondary Ingredients perform the functions of;
GLYCERIN - is a simple polyol compound. It is a colorless, odorless, viscous liquid that is sweet-tasting and non-toxic.
AQUA - the official name of water in the International Nomenclature of Cosmetics Ingredients.
PEG-400 - is a low-molecular-weight grade of polyethylene glycol. It is a clear, colorless, viscous liquid. PEG 400 is widely used in a variety of pharmaceutical formulations.
SODIUM ACRYLOYLDIMETHYLTAURATE/VP CROSSPOLYMER - is a synthetic polymer used as gelling agent for aqueous systems and as texturizer, thickener for oil-in-water emulsions.
MICA - Micas are a group of minerals whose outstanding physical characteristic is that individual mica crystals can easily be split into extremely thin elastic plates. The mineral is used in cosmetics to add "shimmer" or "frost."
MENTHA ARVENSIS LEAF OIL - the corn mint, field mint, or wild mint, is a species of flowering plant in the mint family Lamiaceae
SODIUM SACCHARIN - is an artificial sweetener with effectively no food energy
SODIUM HYDROXIDE - This ingredient is added to teeth whitening products as it is highly effective at eliminating deposits.
POLYSORBATE 20 - is used as a wetting agent, helping to provide a spreading feeling to other ingredients like mint flavor.
ALOE BARBADENSIS LEAF POWDER - cooling and anti-inflammatory properties
We would recommend to wait until you have your braces removed before you start using thekit, purely because it would cause uneven whitening results.
No, thekit whitening formula is designed to work on natural teeth and not designed to whiten (not limited to) veneers, implants, fillings, dentures or caps.
Please seek medical advice before you use thekit if pregnant, breastfeeding, have serious gum problems or recently had dental work or an oral operation.
Avoid contact with the eyes and rinse thoroughly with water if our whitening formula comes in to contact with them. thekit whitening formula is designed to work on natural teeth and not designed to whiten (not limited to) veneers, implants, fillings, dentures or caps.
We advise if you are pregnant or indeed breast feeding to wait before starting teeth whitening with thekit. Always consult your medical physician before using Supernova Oral Care products regarding any health concerns you may have.
thekit Blue LED Light mouthguard is waterproof and safe to rinse under warm water after each use. Please make sure you disconnect from your personal electronic device before you start cleaning, do not expose the connecting end to water or wet conditions and always dry thoroughly after use.
You should expect a build up of saliva which is completely normal. If it gets too much simply expel any excess and continue with your whitening treatment.
Our products have passed comprehensive testing for safety here in the UK meeting the requirements for compliance with both UK & EU regulations. Yes thekit is completely safe to use.