Whitening Instructions

Dr. Darren K. Dickson
6545 Preston Rd. Suite 100
Plano, Texas 75024
MyDentistinPlano.com
(972) 378-9747
Whitening Instructions
1. Do not use whitening gel if there is a possibility you
may be pregnant or if you are lactating.
2. Store whitening gel at 80 degrees or cooler. Refrigerate
any solution you are storing for an extended period of
time. The whitening gel will last one to two years
refrigerated. Heat or direct sunlight can cause the
whitening gel to lose its effectiveness.
3. Only wear trays in the daytime, not at night, and do
not eat or drink while custom-fitted trays are being
worn.
4. Try to avoid heavily staining products such as dark
colas, coffee, tea, tobacco, red wine, tomato products
(such as spaghetti sauce), blueberry pie, mustard, etc.,
throughout the whitening process. These items may
hinder the whitening process by re-staining the teeth.
5. Prior to whitening, brush and floss teeth to remove
any plaque.
6. When filling the trays with whitening solution, place
half of a pea size of whitening gel on each tooth of the
outer wall inside the custom-fitted trays. One
whitening syringe should contain enough gel to fill the
upper and lower trays for a week.
7. If the custom-fitted whitening tray is placed and excess
gel is displaced, immediately remove excess gel from
gum tissue and dispense less gel into tray next time.
Remove excess gel from gum tissue with your finger,
washcloth or a q-tip.
8. Place solution in tray and wear trays for 1 hour each
day. If you feel any sensitivity before an hour has
lapsed, take out the trays immediately.
9. Store trays in retainer box provided in kit until the next
application. This will prevent loss or damage of trays.
10. Future touch-up applications are recommended to
maintain optimal whitening results. Your doctor
recommends whitening after having your teeth
professionally cleaned to deter any external stain that
has absorbed into the pores.
11. Tooth sensitivity is a side effect some individuals may
experience during the whitening process. The whitening
solution not only removes the stain from the teeth, but
also saliva. Saliva acts as a natural barrier against cold
air and water. Until the teeth re-hydrate, (usually 1-2
days), the teeth may be sensitive. If sensitivity is
present, decrease the amount of time you wear the
trays either by shortening each whitening session, or by
skipping a day between sessions.
12. If part of the root is exposed along the gum line, the
solution may cause sensitivity. In-office fluoride
treatment may be recommended to relieve sensitivity,
and/or apply less solution in trays so that the solution
does not touch the gum line.
13. Sensitivity or discomfort you may experience usually
disappears within 1-2 days after discontinuing the
whitening process. However, if sensitivity persists, or if
you should have any questions or concerns,
discontinue use and contact Dr. Dickson at
972-378-9747.