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How to Use Prescription Gel to Whiten Teeth

By Michele Martinez, eHow Editor

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Prescription Gel that the dentist offers to whiten teeth is very effective. The instructions for using teeth whitening products are not very complicated but there is a procedure that you must follow. Most of the products that you purchase over the counter will come with instructions; however, your dentist may give you the prescription teeth whitening gel and explain the instructions to you. Once home, you may have forgotten what he told you. This is how most of the gels are applied.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

A Prescription Gel Whitening System

How to Use Prescription Gel to Whiten Teeth

Step 1

Brush and floss your teeth thoroughly. You do not want any food particles on the teeth preventing the full bleaching process to whiten the teeth.
Step 2

Thoroughly clean your teeth and then fill the whitening tray for the lower teeth with whitening gel. Place the tray over your bottom set of teeth. Repeat this for the upper set of teeth. Place both trays firmly against your teeth.
Step 3

Wipe excess gel off gum area with a swab or toothbrush. Wear your trays overnight or a minimum of two hours or as directed by your doctor. If your teeth are sensitive you may want to start by only using it for one hour. Continue daily until desired shade appears.
Step 4

Remove the remove trays one by one and rinse your teeth well. Wash the trays with your toothbrush and warm water so they will be clean for the next day's use.

Tips & Warnings

*If your kit comes with a shade guide mark down the date that you start under the current shade of your tooth. If you are prone to teeth sensitivity or develop it from using your prescription gel, use desensitizing toothpaste daily.
*If your kit has instructions read them thoroughly before proceeding.
*Always seek medical attention for any allergic reaction.
*Always check with your dentist for the proper instructions for your specific kit.

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