Take-Home Whitening Guide

Brush and floss before each whitening session so the gel can contact clean tooth surfaces.

Place a small dot of gel in the front-facing part of each tooth compartment, as shown at your visit. Do not fill the tray.

Use the amount demonstrated for your trays. Too much gel can spill onto your gums and cause irritation.

Place the gel in the tray rather than rubbing it directly onto your teeth or gums.

Seat the tray firmly over your teeth. Press gently along the front to ensure full contact between the gel and the tooth surface.

Wipe away any gel that squeezes onto your gums with a clean finger or tissue. Gel left on gum tissue can cause temporary irritation.

Follow the wear time assigned for your specific gel. Do not use an overnight schedule with a different concentration or product unless we have instructed you to do so.

Do not eat, drink, or smoke while wearing whitening trays. Do not swallow the gel.

Remove your trays in the morning and rinse your mouth thoroughly with water. Brush your teeth with a soft-bristled toothbrush and regular (non-whitening) toothpaste to remove any residual gel.

Rinse your trays under cool water and gently brush them with a soft toothbrush. Avoid hot water because it can warp the trays.

Let the trays air-dry before storing them in their case. Store the gel according to the product label, away from heat, sunlight, children, and pets.

Whitening can cause temporary sensitivity. Stop using the gel and contact us if sensitivity is uncomfortable, persists, or is getting worse.

Do not push through pain or automatically resume the next night. We can help you decide whether to change the schedule or stop treatment.

If we prescribed toothpaste for you, follow its label and your visit instructions.

Do not place prescription toothpaste or another product in your trays unless we have specifically instructed you how to use it that way.

Avoid very hot or cold foods and beverages on the days you are actively whitening.

These are general adult doses unless your dentist or physician directs otherwise. Patients with medical conditions, medication allergies, pregnancy, or other medicines may need a different pain-relief plan. Check with your dentist, physician, or pharmacist before using these doses if any of these apply.

If your dentist recommends it for whitening sensitivity, adults may take ibuprofen 400–600 mg with food, following the package directions or the specific instructions from your visit. Stop whitening and contact us if sensitivity is uncomfortable or persists.

Use doses above package directions only if your dentist or physician specifically instructed you to. Follow your prescription or the package directions for dose limits and how long to use the medicine. Do not take multiple products containing the same active ingredient.