Things You'll Need:
- Hydrogen peroxide solution
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Step 1
Schedule an appointment with your dentist before you get bleaching trays to whiten your teeth. Your dentist will perform an exam to determine whether your teeth are healthy enough to undergo the bleaching process without any complications.
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Step 2
Decide on the level of brightness you want to achieve when you get bleaching trays for your teeth. Your dentist will help you to select a realistic shade of whiteness based upon the current condition of your teeth. In addition, you will need to consider the shades of any porcelain crowns or bridges, since this type of dental work may not be affected by the bleaching process.
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Step 3
Have your dentist take impressions of your teeth in order to create the bleaching trays. Once these impressions are taken, your dentist will require just a few days to craft the bleaching trays.
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Step 4
Return to your dentist once the bleaching trays have been completed, so that you may receive a custom fitting. The trays, which are made from a soft, clear plastic, should fit snugly over each tooth and stop just short of the gum line.
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Step 5
Have your dentist demonstrate the proper way to fill the bleaching trays with hydrogen peroxide solution and show you how to fit the trays over your teeth. The hydrogen peroxide solution often comes in a gel form, and just a few drops should be placed at the bottom of the bleaching trays. The trays may be constructed to exclude dental work and even the backs of your teeth.
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Step 6
Follow all of your dentist's instructions once you get the bleaching trays. The frequency of the application will depend upon the amount of whitening you need and the pre-determined speed at which you need to achieve results. Do not exceed treatments to speed up the process without first consulting your dentist, since excessive exposure to hydrogen peroxide could cause damage to your gums and mouth.
