Home Tooth Whitening Care

HOME TOOTH WHITENING INSTRUCTIONS

1. Uncap the syringe and expel a thin ribbon of solution along the bottom of each tray. Recap the syringe to prevent further oxidation.  Place the upper tray on the upper teeth and the lower tray on the lower teeth.  The trays are not interchangeable.  If some of the solution is expelled from the trays and gets on your gums, wipe the solution off with a tissue.  Do not press against the fronts of your teeth while placing the trays so you do not squeeze out too much solution from the tray.
2. Wear the trays filled with solution for 30 mins- 1 hour per day for 14 days.
3. To help reduce possible tooth sensitivity we recommend using either Sensodyne ProNamel or Fluoridex (prescription toothpaste available at our office).
4. Wipe out the trays with a tissue. Rinse the trays with warm water and clean the crevices of the trays with a Q-tip to remove as much used solution as possible.
5. Store the trays upside down in the storage case provided for you. Be sure the trays are dry before your next application.
6. Any leftover gel may be stored in the refrigerator. Keep all gel out of the heat and sunlight. Do not keep them in your car.  Do not freeze.

You will want to do periodic follow-up applications to maintain your results.  Maintenance is done the same way as described above except only done for 2-3 days.

Please call our office at 919-682-5327 for any further assistance, or to schedule an appointment with Dr. Alex Fleming, our dentist in Durham, North Carolina.