Teeth Whitening Instructions for use with professional bleaching gel and whitening trays.Important Disclaimers:Please read before using tooth whitening bleaching gel. Show
These are general recommendations and may vary between manufacturers. Please read the manufacturers instructions and use this as a friendly guide in addition to the manufacturers instructions. Dental Work:Tooth Whitening (bleaching) gel will only whiten natural teeth. It will NOT bleach (whiten) nor harm bonding, caps, crowns, bridges, fillings, or any other artificial dental work. You may have to have the dentistry redone to match your new white teeth. Tetracycline (an antibiotic) stained teeth or grayish teeth are more difficult to bleach and have a varied prognosis. The exposed root portion of teeth, which occurs with gum recession will also not bleach. If you have amalgam (silver) fillings in, near or behind the front teeth, long term bleaching can cause the surrounding tooth to have a greenish tinge. Bleaching teeth that are see-through can cause the teeth to become even more translucent and may give the tooth a darker appearance. It is essential to consult a dentist if you have any of the above concerns. Sensitivity:Your teeth or gums will most likely become sensitive. It's common while using all products containing peroxide-based gels, and it is not harmful. In case of increased sensitivity, reduce usage time or frequency until the sensitivity subsides. Due to the high prevalence of sensitivity, dentist.net recommends the routine use of Dr. Collins BioMin Restore Toothpaste before and after using bleaching products. Warnings:Keep bleaching gel out of reach of children. Do NOT use if pregnant or during nursing. Do NOT smoke, drink or eat while bleaching your teeth. Product Shelf-life:DENTAL WHITENING GEL SHOULD BE REFRIGERATED FOR LONG TERM STORAGE. Shelf life is typically one year un-refrigerated and two years refrigerated (Nite White and Day White have a 2 year un-refrigerated shelf life.) Please read the manufacturers instructions and use this as a friendly guide in addition to the manufacturers instructions. For more answers to common whitening questions, click here. Please visit our sensitive teeth section for more about tooth sensitivity. PRE-BLEACHING INSTRUCTIONS TO MINIMIZE SENSITIVITY
USAGE INSTRUCTIONS FOR PROFESSIONAL-GRADE DENTAL WHITENING GELIt's important that you apply the teeth whitening gel properly in order not to waste any of the gel and so that you experience the least amount of sensitivity while using the gel. 1. Immediately Before Treatment:Brush and floss right before bleaching your teeth. Whitening products are most effective with clean teeth. Try the trays in first without any beach to check the fit and comfort. Make sure that the bleaching trays are clean and dry before applying the whitening gel. Moisture reduces the efficiency of the whitening gel and slows down the whitening process. 2. Applying the Bleaching Gel:When you apply the gel, make sure not to fill the trays. Place a SMALL drop of tooth whitening gel halfway inside on the front surface of the tray. DO NOT spread the bleach around. It should just be in front of each tooth in the tray. Recap the syringe for the next treatment until empty. The average treatment per arch requires approximately 0.5ml of whitening gel. We recommend that you only bleach the front 6-8 teeth since no one sees the back teeth. 3. Inserting the Bleaching Trays:Insert the whitening tray in your mouth over your teeth. Seat the tray firmly against your teeth. Wipe any excess gel that seeps onto your gums with your finger or with a tissue. Wear the tray with the gel as directed below. 4. Wearing Time:We recommend that if you haven't used whitening products before, use for 30 minutes to 1 hour the first time. You may increase the wearing time if there is little or no tooth sensitivity. General manufacturers recommended wearing times are: For Carbamide Peroxide Bleaching Gels:
For Hydrogen Peroxide Bleaching Gels:
5. After Whitening:Remove the tray and rinse off your teeth. Brush any remaining gel away. Brush, floss, and continue routine dental cleaning. Apply desensitizing gel and use BioMin Restore if your teeth become too sensitive. Repeat steps 1 through 4 again using the desensitizing gel. 6. Caring for Your Trays and Gel:Clean the whitening trays with a toothbrush or Q-tip and cold water. Store trays in the tray holder and gel in a cool and dry place away from heat and direct sunlight. The gel may be refrigerated to prolong the shelf life, but do not freeze. DENTAL WHITENING GEL SHOULD BE REFRIGERATED FOR LONG TERM STORAGE. Shelf life is typically one year un-refrigerated and two years refrigerated (Nite White and Day White have a 2 year un-refrigerated shelf life.) Please read the manufacturers instructions and use this as a friendly guide in addition to the manufacturers instructions. Additional Notes:
How long does it take to whiten teeth with carbamide peroxide?Tray-Based Tooth Whiteners
This method involves use of a fitted tray containing carbamide peroxide-bleaching gel worn for 2 to 4 hours a day or overnight. Usually by following the manufacturer instructions tooth whitening is noticeable in a few days, lightening the teeth by 1 or 2 shades.
How long should you wait between teeth whitening sessions?How often teeth whitening treatments are recommended by dentists. Professional teeth whitening performed in the dentist's office is recommended once every year to every 18 months, depending on how long the results last. At-home kits can be used as often as once every four to six months.
How many days should I use carbamide peroxide?How to use Carbamide Peroxide 6.5 % Ear Drops. This medication is for use only in the ear. Apply this medication into the ear, usually twice daily or as directed by your doctor. Do not use this medication for more than 4 days at a time unless your doctor instructs you to.
Can carbamide peroxide damage teeth?Carbamide peroxide can also affect the teeth by significantly reducing the bond strength of resin composite systems to treated enamel and dentin. It has been postulated that residual peroxide on the dentin and enamel surfaces inhibits polymerization of the resin bonding systems.
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