Keep your whitening gel in the refrigerator. This will make it a little easier to manipulate and will extend the shelf life of the gel.
Before starting, floss and brush thoroughly. If you bleed when flossing, wait until this subsides before beginning whitening. The best time to whiten is just after your regular dental cleaning when all tartar has been removed.
Please follow the written instructions that come with your specific whitening product. These are general guidelines.
Place a VERY SMALL pea size or smaller amount of whitening gel in each tooth slot on the cheek side of your custom whitening tray. It is best to place it towards the top of the slot to allow the gel to disperse evenly downward.
Place tray and rub the front of your teeth to spread whitening gel. NOTE: if whitening gel comes in contact with your gum tissue, remove tray and rinse mouth. This means that there is too much gel in the tray. Apply less gel at next application.
Allow trays to stay in place for one hour or follow printed instructions. Do not drink or eat during this time.
Remove trays, rinse and brush them with cool water. Using hot water may distort trays making them less effective.
Rinse mouth with warm water and brush teeth thoroughly.
Repeat these steps every day for up to two weeks to enjoy your new bright smile.
You can repeat whitening again in about 4-6 months.
You will find out for yourself where your sensitivity level is.
