Take-Home Teeth Whitening Trays Pre-Visit Instructions

What You Should Do Before Your Take-Home Teeth Whitening Trays Appointment

Teeth whitening trays for at-home teeth whitening are custom-made plastic oral appliances that fit over your teeth and are filled with a whitening gel. When used over a period of time, they help eliminate stains and discoloration, giving you a noticeably brighter smile.  It is important to follow these pre-visit instructions to ensure a successful Take-Home Teeth Whitening Trays experience.

Food

• Eat breakfast and lunch as you normally would on the day of your Take-Home Teeth Whitening Trays visit.

Medications

• Take all your normal medications as directed that you normally would, unless otherwise advised by your doctor or dentist. If there have been any recent changes in your medications or health status, please inform your dentist.

Oral Hygiene

• Keeping Your Whitening Trays Clean: To keep your teeth whitening trays free of biofilm accumulation, we recommend that you clean it using an ultrasonic cleaner, such as the Debatlog Ultrasonic Cleaner in a Polident Daily Denture Cleaner solution.
• Brush At Least Twice A Day: Conventional wisdom says that you should brush at least twice a day; once in the morning and once before you go to bed. Two times a day is a good rule of thumb. But ideally, you should brush right after a meal. This is to maximize the amount of time your teeth stay clean between meals.
• When You Cannot Brush Your Teeth, Rinse With Water Or Mouthwash: It is sometimes not practical to be brushing after every meal. You may be busy at work or at school during your day and cannot find time to brush or floss. If this is the case, at least rinse with water or mouthwash to get as much food debris and taste out of your mouth. One brand that we highly recommend is Crest 3D White Glamorous Whitening Mouthwash.
• Consider Upgrading Your Toothbrush: Ensure you are using a soft-bristled toothbrush to clean the area around your newly whitened teeth, as it is gentler on your teeth and gums and less likely to cause tooth sensitivity. One brand of toothbrush that we highly recommend is the Curaprox CS5460 Ultra Soft Swiss Toothbrush. Also consider upgrading to an electric toothbrush, which can be more effective at removing plaque and bacteria from teeth and gums. One brand of electric toothbrush that we highly recommend is the Philips Sonicare Protectiveclean 6100.
• Floss Daily: Flossing is critical to remove plaque and food particles that may accumulate around your newly whitened teeth. Ideally you should be flossing every time you brush, but once a day is the bare minimum. We recommend GUM ButlerWeave Dental Floss. If you have difficulty using regular string floss, consider using dental flossers (such as Sunstar 888JC GUM Advanced Care Flossers) or interdental brushes (GUM Proxabrush) to clean the space between your teeth.
• Buy A Water Flosser: We highly recommend you purchase a Water Flosser and to use it daily in addition to regular flossing; the Water Flosser will flush out debris missed by floss and toothbrush. Ideally you should be water flossing every time you brush, but once a day is the bare minimum. One brand that we highly recommend is the Waterpik Aquarius Water Flosser 
• Use A Teeth Whitening Antibacterial Mouthwash Daily: Rinse your mouth with an teeth whitening mouthwash specially formulated white teeth, healthy gums and fresh breath. Ideally you should be rinsing with mouthwash every time you brush, but once a day is the bare minimum. One brand that we highly recommend is Crest 3D White Glamorous Whitening Mouthwash.
• Use A Teeth Whitening Toothpaste: Be sure to use a whitening toothpaste that has a unique formula that will continue to whiten your teeth after in-office teeth whitening. One brand that we highly recommend is the Colgate Optic White Renewal High Impact Whitening Toothpaste .
• Attend Regular Check-Ups And Cleanings: Schedule regular check-ups and teeth cleanings with your dentist to monitor the health of your newly whitened teeth and gums. Your dentist will examine the your entire mouth and take digital x-rays images to check for any potential problems, as well as clean the area and surrounding teeth to remove any plaque or tartar buildup.

Clothing

• Be sure to wear comfortable, open collared, loose clothing to the Take-Home Teeth Whitening Trays appointment. 
• Try to not wear a light color or white top to prevent visible staining. 
• Minimal or no make-up is recommended. 
• Avoid high heels and coloured/gel nail polish. 
• Please remove contact lenses and all jewelry, especially from the tongue, lip, or nose.

Review The Post-Operative Instructions

• You should review the take-home teeth whitening post-insertion instructions. Be familiar with what you must do after you receive your Teeth Whitening Trays visit to ensure a comfortable experience.

Have Questions?

• If you have any additional questions or concerns about your Take-Home Teeth Whitening treatment, please contact us.