Home Whitening
Home Whitening with DayWhiteTM 6% – Some helpful hints
- Brush and floss your teeth first.
- In each tray use up to ¼ of the gel in the syringe by placing it into the front surface of each small tooth compartment (a small tear drop amount is adequate).
- Place the trays over your teeth; you will see the gel smear up the tooth surface.
- Wipe any excess gel off your gums with a damp wash cloth immediately.
- For best results with DayWhite™ we recommend wearing your trays for 40 minutes each day
- After whitening, remove trays and brush both your teeth and the trays well. A cotton bud is useful to ensure that all the gel is removed from the trays, especially prior to longer term storage.
- Continue whitening until you are pleased with the result or until all the syringes are completely used.
- Your DayWhite™ 6% does not need to be stored in the refrigerator but should be stored in a cool, dark place.
- If you notice a white or red appearance of the gum tissues it could mean that the whitening gel has caused a slight ‘chemical burn’. Apply vitamin E cream to the area. The gum tissues may be slightly uncomfortable but should return to normal over a period of 1 hour. Do not recommence whitening until your gums are comfortable.
- Avoid smoking and strong coloured foods and drinks (anything that would stain a white shirt) as much as possible whilst you are whitening your teeth, especially directly following application of the whitening gel.
- Some sensitivity whilst whitening is normal and varies from person to person. If you notice sensitivity whilst whitening take mild analgesics such as Panadol™, Nurofen™ or aspirin. Avoid applying desensitising agents such as sensitive toothpastes or Tooth Mousse™ as this can have a counteractive effect on your whitening result. You do not have to whiten on consecutive days. If the teeth become sensitive have a break for a day or two before continuing. If you experience significant discomfort or ongoing concerns please contact us.