1. Brush and floss your teeth. Take a syringe out of the kit. Remove the cap and insert a dispensing tip by twisting it securely onto the syringe.
2. Place a small drop of gel into every compartment of the tray for the teeth undergoing treatment.
3. Seat the tray with the gel around your teeth.
4. Wipe away any excess gel on the gums with your finger, a tissue or a dry soft toothbrush.
5. Wear the trays in your mouth for 45 minutes per day, unless otherwise directed by our team.
6. After treatment, remove the tray. Rinse tray and mouth with lukewarm water to avoid thermal sensitivity.
7. Brush teeth. Repeat the procedure daily until all material is used.The following are some suggestions to help maximize the results of your whitening efforts!

During the time you are whitening, and for 48 hours after, avoid or minimize:

• Smoking
• Highly colored foods (red sauce, blueberries, etc.)
• Dark beverages (coffee, tea, red wine etc.)
• Mild sensitivity to hot or cold liquids may occur. This usually passes within 1-2 days. If sensitivity is severe or persists, contact our office.
• If you experience gum sensitivity do not brush the afflicted area while brushing your teeth.
• Immediate whitening results can be quite dramatic due to minor dehydration of your teeth. It is normal for the color to tone down somewhat after treatment when your teeth rehydrate to a natural white tone.
• Long term results vary from patient to patient. This can depend on the original shade of your teeth and include habits such as smoking or drinking colored beverages (red wine, coffee, tea, etc.)
• “Touch-up” treatments are recommended every 6-12 months to retain color.
• Existing fillings, crowns, bonding, etc. will not whiten. Therefore, these may need to be changed in order to match your new smile.

After treatment, if you have any further questions, concerns or experience any problems, please contact our office.  We are always happy to help you any way that we can!