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If you have purchased one of our custom-fitted whitening trays or kits, then you have already made the right decision. There is no better way to get your smile sparkling than to use a whitening tray that optimizes your whitening gel. Our whitening trays are made to the highest standard with reservoirs that ensure the best whitening gel coverage with the least amount of overflow. Getting the most from your new whitening trays still means learning the proper technique for using them. We’ve put all the instructions in one place so that you can get the most out of your custom made whitening trays.
Whitening Tray Instructions
- Firstly, you want to brush your teeth thoroughly before using the whitening kit. Any pieces of food or plaque will interfere with the whitening process and tarnish your results.
- Place a small bead of gel in the front lower tooth compartment of the whitening trays. You want to use about .5ml per tray as a rule of thumb, but this will vary depending on mouth size. It may take some trial and error to get the amount right, as you want to get the maximum amount of coverage without any gel overflow.
- Make sure that the teeth are dry. This is a trick that helps the whitening gel to be more effective. You can pat them dry with a piece of tissue.
- Place tray on the teeth. If there is any excess whitening gel coming into contact with the gums you want to remove this with your finger, a cloth, or a Q-tip. At this time the whitening gel will start to foam up. This is normal and some of the foam may require spitting to remove.
- You should only whiten for about 20 minutes once a day. After about 20 minutes the whitening gel loses its strength and continued use will do very little. Using the whitening trays and gel for longer than 20 minutes may increase the risk of experiencing tooth sensitivity or a burning sensation.
Gel Quality
When whitening your teeth for the first time with a whitening tray you can lighten them by several shades extremely quickly. After your teeth get moderately white, it takes longer to increase shade levels. Make sure that you have a good quality gel that is fresh and hasn’t been exposed to heat or direct sunlight. Unfortunately, some whitening gels experience heat or sunlight exposure during shipping from the manufacturer to the distributor. This is also common during storage. Sporting Smiles sources its high-quality gel from suppliers that always transport their gel in the correct way. This helps ensure it makes it to you fresh and with a long lifespan ahead of it. Storing your whitening gel in a refrigerator will help extend the life span.
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The fine folks at Sporting Smiles are a pleasure to deal with. They are knowledgeable, friendly, and available. I have purchased whitening trays and gel from another company in the past and the service at Sporting Smiles is beyond compare. Why buy teeth whitening kits or supplies anywhere else? I am a customer for life.