Is it safe? few days. These symptoms always disappear within 1-3 days after interruption or YES! If carried out by a dental professional. completion of the treatment. We also have a Studies have shown that whitening teeth milder whitening gel available designed for using this technique is perfectly safe on teeth, people whose teeth are generally a bit cheeks and gums. There are problems with sensitive anyway. If you have sensitive teeth it the bleaching kits that are purchased over the will probably just take you a bit longer to get counter. Although they are inexpensive, they the colour change you want. normally contain an acid rinse, which can thin Professional down the enamel of the teeth and cause How long do the results last? significant and irreversible tooth damage. Normally the new whiter colour of your Take-Home It is important to understand that existing teeth keeps very well. However, if you smoke crowns and fillings will be unaffected by the or drink lots of coffee, red wine, etc. your Tooth Whitening whitening process and may present an teeth may darken again slightly over time. aesthetic problem when whitening of the You can buy individual tubes of whitening gel reminder of the teeth occurs. Your dentist from us if needed to ‘top up’ the colour every will talk to you about how important this may 6 – 12 months. (Use the gel in the original be is in your mouth. trays as before for just 1 or 2 days/nights)

How long does it take? How much does it cost? This depends on the amount of lightening you £310 for upper and lower custom made want to achieve and the original shade of the trays, whitening gel and all time with the teeth. If your teeth are quite dark or very dentist or hygienist providing the treatment. yellow or grey or if you have antibiotic There is 10% reduction for patients on staining it will take longer. If you wear your Denplan. custom made trays for at least 3-4 hours in the day and/or wear the trays overnight for How will it feel? 14 consecutive days you will get the fastest Teeth feel very clean, fresh and brighter after results. the whitening procedure. The gel also has an If you cannot wear the trays for a few days indirect but positive effect on gum health. because life intrudes or your teeth become sensitive, it does not matter. You can whiten What happens if the teeth do your teeth according to your own schedule. not whiten as much as I want? Side effects? Rarely, even after using all the provided gel as Sensitivity of teeth is the most common side directed you will not get the desired colour effect. This occurs usually around the necks change or you may even get some uneven of the teeth where the gums may have whitening. Please do not worry. You may receded. If you are experiencing any need a stronger whitening gel or/and to sensitivity you should stop whitening your continue the process over a longer period. teeth. You can resume after about 2-3 days. Some teeth just require more effort to get For a brighter, whiter Putting toothpaste for sensitive teeth into the them to change colour. Your dentist will bleaching trays overnight will usually stop the advise you (There may be an additional sensitivity faster. Alternatively you can rub charge if further tooth whitening gel is more attractive smile the de - sensitising toothpaste into the gum needed)

margins with your finger 5 times per day for a base of the tray, or a blob in the affected. You should not eat, drink STEP-by-STEP GUIDE outside face of each tooth, smeared or smoke while wearing them. If around with the syringe tip to give a you find them difficult to wear you After confirming you are suitable for the thin layer. could alternate wearing upper and procedure and discussing any potential Do not overload the tray or you lower trays. This will obviously obstacles your dentist or hygienist will: may get a lot of excess in your increase the total procedure time.

• Record the starting shade of your mouth and you will waste your gel. • Remove the trays carefully in the teeth usually with a photograph. Take • Seat the trays firmly in your mouth morning or after 3-4 hours daytime upper and lower impressions to make one at a time, identifying which is wear. Rinse your mouth and the thin, clear, the upper and which, the lower. trays out well with water. Gently close fitting, clean any residual gel out of the customised trays with a soft toothbrush or trays to fit moist cotton bud. Store trays in the your top container provided, making sure the and bottom trays are not squashed or distorted. teeth. Please do not use very hot water • At your next visit (about 10 –14 days or strong cleaning agents to clean your trays or microwave them! later) we will check the fit of your trays, provide you with the whitening • Store whitening gel in a cool place gel most suitable for you and to optimise the shelf life. demonstrate how to use it.

(smaller front teeth on lower). It is • Avoid citrus fruits and other acidic HOW TO USE THE WHITENING very important to remove any foods (yoghurt, fruit-juice, wine, GEL & CUSTOM-FIT TRAYS excess material pushed out around fizzy drinks, etc.) while in the the gums or the palate. Use a dry process of tooth whitening. They • Brush and floss your teeth as usual. tissue and wipe it around the edges may contribute to sensitivity. of the tray in your mouth. A thin • Dispense smear of Vaseline or lip balm on • Any problems or questions please whitening contact us on 01444 233454. your lips will protect them from gel in possible irritation. syringe in Enjoy your both trays • Leave the trays in overnight or for as directed. 3-4 hours in the day (90% of Just a line whitening effect occurs in the first bright new smile! of gel in the 3-4 hours). Your speech may be