The Opalescence tooth whitening procedure involves three short office visits, approximately two weeks apart. Visit #1: 1. Your dentist or hygienist will take “before” pictures and record the shade of your teeth. 2. The tooth whitening process varies from person to person. Your dentist or hygienist will discuss your whitening goals with you, and provide a reasonable time frame and realistic expectations. 3. Your dentist or dental assistant will take impressions of your teeth, from which he or she will make your custom whitening trays. Visit #2: 1. You will receive your custom whitening trays and Opalescence tooth whitening gel. 2. You will be instructed on loading your trays, wear times, and cleaning. 3. If you are concerned about sensitivity, please discuss this with your dentist or hygienist. They can advise you on ways to reduce potential sensitivity, including the use of UltraEZ desensitizing gel, which you can load into your custom whitening tray to prevent post-whitening discomfort. Visit #3: 1. Your dentist or hygienist will evaluate your progress. 2. If you have met your goals, they will take an “after” picture and record the shade of your teeth. Treatment Instructions: Wear trays for _____ to _____ minutes, once a day, and follow the instructions below. 1. Brush and floss your teeth. 2 Express one continuous bead of gel into the front inner wall of the tray from molar to molar, about halfway from the biting edge. Use no more than 1/3 – 1/2 of a syringe per arch. Do not overfill the tray. 3. Place tray in mouth and bite down to position on teeth. 4. Remove all excess gel from gums with a clean finger or soft toothbrush. 5. Leave trays in place for recommended time. 6. When treatment is complete, remove trays and brush teeth. 7. Clean tray with a soft toothbrush and cool tap water. Store tray in the provided case. Do: • Use Opalescence Whitening Toothpaste for regular oral hygiene and before using your whitening trays. • Avoid coffee, dark soft drinks, red wine, tobacco, and other foods and drinks which can stain your teeth during the course of your treatment. • Keep your whitening gel refrigerated. • Avoid acidic foods and juices high in citric acid during treatment, as these may cause sensitivity to your teeth. • Call your dentist with any questions. Don’t: • Do not eat while wearing your whitening trays. • Do not wear trays longer than recommended by your dentist. • Do not continue treatment if you experience severe sensitivity. • Do not use if you are pregnant or lactating. • Do not swallow gel or rinsed gel. • Do not let small children handle product. If you experience sensitivity: Some patients experience sensitivity or discomfort that usually goes away 1-3 days after treatment. If you experience tooth sensitivity, try one of the following: • Decrease the treatment time. • Bleach every other day or every three days. • Decrease the amount of gel in your tray. • Ask your dentist for UltraEZ desensitizing gel to place in your trays before or after treatment. • Call your dentist if you experience severe sensitivity..