Using Teeth Whitening Trays and Gels (2024)

FAQs

Using Teeth Whitening Trays and Gels? ›

Brushing Before Whitening

Brushing away any surface dirt, plaque, or food particles allows the whitening gel to make direct contact with your teeth, perhaps resulting in more effective results. Clean teeth may also absorb the whitening solution more evenly, resulting in a more uniform whitening result.

Brushing Before Whitening

Brushing away any surface dirt, plaque, or food particles allows the whitening gel to make direct contact with your teeth, perhaps resulting in more effective results. Clean teeth may also absorb the whitening solution more evenly, resulting in a more uniform whitening result.

If your teeth are quite dark or very yellow or grey or if you have antibiotic staining it will take longer. If you wear your custom made trays for at least 3-4 hours in the day and/or wear the trays overnight for 14 consecutive days you will get the fastest results.

After whitening, remove the tray, rinse twice until teeth are free of gel and avoid swallowing. Brush away any remaining gel if necessary.

Excess material should be removed from the gums with a tissue, cotton wool or a dry toothbrush after insertion of the trays. The filled trays are usually worn overnight. You should not eat, drink or smoke whilst wearing the trays.

The challenge with such instability, however, is that all whitening gels will begin degenerating immediately upon manufacture unless they are kept under constant refrigeration. If left at room temperature or exposed to warmer climates and hot shipping temperatures, the peroxide gel will lose potency.

Typically, it takes 48-72 hours for teeth to heal properly after whitening. During this time, maintaining proper dental care and adopting healthy oral habits is essential.

Most dentists recommend that you whiten your teeth no more than once a day, but preferably every other day. Whitening your teeth too often can cause sensitivity and damage the enamel. Additionally, excessive whitening can lead to white spots and blotchy teeth.

Part of the preparation of our in-office treatment is to dry the teeth before applying the whitening gel. If you are using a home kit, be sure to dry your teeth before you insert each tray. The best trays will make a seal at their edge to keep bleaching gel and saliva separate.

As the gel comes into contact with saliva, it should start to foam. If any of the solution seeps out of the tray, a cloth can be used to wipe it off to prevent gum irritation. It is important to not swallow any of the bleach and spit into a sink if necessary.

Should I brush my teeth directly after whitening? ›

It's safe to brush and floss your teeth after using whitening strips. It won't reduce the whitening effects of the treatment. Manufacturers recommend doing so gently. This will help you avoid gum irritation and discomfort.

Place a small amount of teeth whitening gel into the tray(s). Place the whitening tray(s) in your mouth carefully, making sure that it is seated all the way. Remove any excess gel from the gum tissue with your finger or dry toothbrush. Keep the tray in your mouth for 30-60 minutes.

Brush and floss your teeth 30 minutes prior to whitening. Just before you are ready to start whitening, dry your teeth with a *ssue or facecloth. Remove the *p of the syringe containing the whitening gel and extrude a li%le of the gel (about the size of a match head) onto the smiling surface of each tooth.

No. Despite being shaped similarly, the aligner is not the same thing as a tooth whitening tray and should not be used as one. The aligner is fitted to be much tighter against the teeth of the wearer and therefore will push out any whitening gel applied to the inside of the aligner.

After 24-72 hours, you can resume your regular diet. The following are the things that you need to avoid after teeth whitening. Sugary foods can irritate your teeth and trigger the bacteria responsible for causing decay. Any food that stains make your teeth vulnerable to staining.