How to apply dental whitening bleach to your bleaching tray

How to apply dental whitening bleach to your bleaching tray

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• dentist
• bleach
• tray
• white
• teeth

[KaniacMonster]

This was very helpful! I was going to whiten tonight but then I realized I didn't know how to actually put the bleach in the tray!! This is great! However, this brought up a new question. I'm 19 and my dentist gave me 13%. The directions say to wear 20-30 minutes two times a day for 7-10 days, but could I just do an hour once a day? Would it work the same? Thanks!

[dentalcool]

@KaniacMonster Yes....once a day is fine, or over night while you sleep. Good luck with your results!

[mostdopeJordan]

can I use my mouthguard instead??

[dentalcool]

@mostdopeJordan Depends on a couple things. Is it a sports mouth guard, or a night guard for grinding teeth? You can use those, but watch for irregular (spotty) bleaching, especially if the guard is store bought.

If they are made in a dental office, and fit well, then I would say "yes". You can give it a try and monitor it in a week or so. If you are buying the bleach from a dentist, you could have him/her take a quick look.

[lulita2830]

@dentalcool Thanks for the replies:D....thank you so much for your comments :D

[dentalcool]

@lulita2830 Four syringes sounds about right. At age 17, the bleach should go a bit faster depending on the stain, so don't be afraid to skip a day if they get sensitive to cold drinks. Good luck!

[lulita2830]

@dentalcool He gave me 4 syrens of bleach..and Im 17..Is that right?? It say=22% carbamide peroxide gel...

[dentalcool]

@lulita2830 You had a very good price. Upper and lower, I assume. You didn't mention the strength of the bleach, or how many syringes of bleach he initially gave you.

Depending on your age, type of darkness you have, habits, etc, Two weeks is a safe number. This is a reason I usually start the upper teeth a week in advance, so you can see some changes. Both together at the beginning is tough..it is like watching the grass grow...the changes are so little and minor. Look to the long run

[dentalcool]

@dentalcool You may want to refer to the three part video I have at the top of my page to see some of the details of how these are made.

[dentalcool]

@NeosMusicUnlimited It will remain (forever?)...if you simply do maintenence. If you are going to put that kind of money into crowns, veneers, etc, to maintain your "whiteness", you will have to use the bleach sparingly as time goes on. This type of bleach will slowly penetrate and whiten the enamel. It will taken even a longer time for the bleach to exit the enamel, so simple maintence will keep them white. I am doing my own once every other week now.