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Methods for whitening a person's teeth are disclosed. In a first embodiment, the steps include providing a carrier, such as a transparent tape, where the carrier contains a catalyst thereon, and preparing a mixture which includes an oxygen radical generating agent and a buffer. The mixture is then a

Methods for whitening a person's teeth are disclosed. In a first embodiment, the steps include providing a carrier, such as a transparent tape, where the carrier contains a catalyst thereon, and preparing a mixture which includes an oxygen radical generating agent and a buffer. The mixture is then applied to the carrier and the carrier is applied to a person's teeth. The person's teeth are then exposed to a light source. In another embodiment of the present invention, the mixture may include an oxygen radical generating agent, a catalyst, and a buffer. The mixture is then applied to a carrier which is applied to the person's teeth. The person's teeth are then exposed to a light source. In yet another embodiment, a mixture of an oxygen radical generating agent, a thickening agent, and a buffer is prepared and applied to a carrier. The carrier is then applied to a person's teeth which are then exposed to a light source. This carrier may be covered with a layer of release paper prior to use and packaged in a sterile container. In another embodiment a carrier, similar in structure to the carriers described above, is provided. A mixture of bleaching agents, without a catalyst, is then applied to the carrier by the dentist. The tape is then applied to the patient's teeth which are then exposed to a laser light.

대표청구항 ▼

[ I claim:] [1.] A method for whitening a person's teeth comprising the steps of:providing a carrier containing means for enhancing heat;preparing a mixture of bleaching agents;applying said mixture to said carrier so that said mixture reacts with said means for enhancing heat;applying said carrier

[ I claim:] [1.] A method for whitening a person's teeth comprising the steps of:providing a carrier containing means for enhancing heat;preparing a mixture of bleaching agents;applying said mixture to said carrier so that said mixture reacts with said means for enhancing heat;applying said carrier to the person's teeth; andexposing the person's teeth to a light source.