This has been the … This has been the most informative whitening video on youtube. I like that the trays are not trimmed. It looks like it would provide a much better fit. My dentist had my tray trimmed and I HATE it!!
Trays are trimmed … Trays are trimmed by the dental staff. They can be trimmed like the one you see here, or closer to the teeth. I prefer this style as it holds to the mouth better and gives more room for the bleaching gel. No matter what way the tray is trimmed, you need to be careful to not put too much bleach in the tray. One of the biggest problems is patients putting too much in….more is NOT better.
If you feel the tray is not trimmed right or is hurting….then your dental office can trim it a bit.
i whitened my teeth … i whitened my teeth and some of my gum lines turned white. will this happen everytime? and your videos are very informative, could you make one about trimming trays?
Thank you for the … Thank you for the nice compliment…..I am in the San Fernando Valley (in Los Angeles county). Although I fimed this almost a couple years ago while visiting my sister in Arizona.
Ask your dentist. … Ask your dentist. I know that sounds like a cop out, but your dentist can determine not only the best treatment, but what percentage would be good for you at age 13. The younger you are the faster the bleach penetrates the enamal, so as a young teen you have to be EXTRA careful if you use bleaching gel.
hey i was wondering … hey i was wondering if you know where i can get something like this for teen because im 13 and i used crest whitestrips and those didnt work the best?
As to your second … As to your second question, most people have their wisdom teeth removed before braces. It makes
it sooooo much easier later in life. It depends on how bad your
teeth are spaced (again, I can’t tell over an email). Sometimes they
take out a tooth more in the middle and let the wisdom teeth move in.
It will be up to your dentist as which is best, but if your teeth
are crowded they usually take out some teeth to make room. Wisdom
teeth would be best.
Thank you for the … Thank you for the
nice comments.
Although 17 and a half is pretty young for whitening, if you feel you
need to, you can. (I am guessing without seeing the shade of your
teeth). Just be aware that your teeth may become SENSITIVE to cold.
Since bleaching teeth works much faster at a younger age, you would
be best to do it only two or three times a week. Too much too quick
and you have to stop for a few days due to sensitivity. Don’t be in
too much of a rush with it.
hi doctor!
thnx for … hi doctor!
thnx for posting these great instructions:)
actually i’m 17-and a half ,and next week i’m gonna do whitening teeth,so is that ok if i do it at this age?
and if i brace my teeth before removing my wisdom teeth,….wt would u suggest?
thnx
Yes, teeth do shift … Yes, teeth do shift daily, but your bite and adjacent teeth keep them in check. If you are missing teeth there may be more shifting of your teeth. Also, if you have a semi-rigid, or hard tray, even small movements may hurt your teeth when placing the guard back on.
Unfortunately you shouldn’t reheat a custom made tray. I would suggest calling your dentist and asking, or possibly having a new one made. It should be less expensive if they already have the previous models. Hope that helps
I have trays made … I have trays made by my dentist but me teeth have shifted some and not they don’t fit properly. Is there a way to heat them up and reconfigure them to my bite? I know you can do this with the ready made trays but was afraid to try with the professionally made ones without knowing.
Hi….thanks for … Hi….thanks for the nice comment. As to how long it takes, that would depend on many factors such as age, stain, depth of stain, and sensitivity.
For a “general” average I would say one hour a day of bleaching would take about three to four weeks, age 40 and up, or a bit less if you wear the bleach tray longer than an hour or overnight. It may be quicker if you are under 40 and have less stain or bleach during your sleep.
You may have to skip a few days if your teeth get sensitive.
Dentalcool, thanks … Dentalcool, thanks a lot for posting this great video. I have a question, i just started this in-house treatment 2 days ago using the 22% carbamide peroxide gel with a customized tray from dentist, i apply it during the nightime. Assuming it’s a ‘long term’ treatment, on how many days one can expect to see any real change to your teeth? Thanks
The cost varies too … The cost varies too much to give you an estimate here, especially if you are in another country than the US. Drop me a note in my box and I can try my best to answer you.
Hmm yeah I think … Hmm yeah I think it’s important to bleach that far behind. It would look weird to me if I saw someone laughing wide open revealing the molars in a different shade than the other teeth. anyways I want to have these made at my dentist, what’s the average price to get these made for your upper and lower jaw? And does it take long for the dentist to make those? thanks alot in advance!
Yes, you can apply … Yes, you can apply the bleach as far back as you wish. It is usually best to look in the mirror and show a big smile, or laugh. If you show those molars, then yes, if not, then you are wasting the bleach.
Another suggestion … Another suggestion would be to find a dentist that will take the moldings only for you. They will be more accurate and last a very long time.
I also suggest cleaning your bleach tray with a soft brush and occasionally soaking them in denture cleansing solutions which you can buy at any drug store.
I am not a big fan … I am not a big fan of the “mold yourself” trays. You have to be just about perfect to mold them around your teeth at an even thickness and avoid air bubbles..especially difficult in the back areas if you want to go that far back.
However, in your situation, yes, you may need to hold it in the water longer, or it may take several tries. When you pull the molding out of your mouth, look for even surfaces..(warning, be careful of burning your mouth from all these try-ins).
hi, i bought the … hi, i bought the 36% Carbamide Peroxide Teeth Bleach gel syringe, and the directions said to put the mouth trays in boiled water for 5 secs, but when i applied them to my teeth afterward, they didnt mold to my teeth’s shape–should i leave them in hot water for longer or bite harder??
How to apply dental whitening bleach to your bleaching tray
This has been the …
This has been the most informative whitening video on youtube. I like that the trays are not trimmed. It looks like it would provide a much better fit. My dentist had my tray trimmed and I HATE it!!
Trays are trimmed …
Trays are trimmed by the dental staff. They can be trimmed like the one you see here, or closer to the teeth. I prefer this style as it holds to the mouth better and gives more room for the bleaching gel. No matter what way the tray is trimmed, you need to be careful to not put too much bleach in the tray. One of the biggest problems is patients putting too much in….more is NOT better.
If you feel the tray is not trimmed right or is hurting….then your dental office can trim it a bit.
i whitened my teeth …
i whitened my teeth and some of my gum lines turned white. will this happen everytime? and your videos are very informative, could you make one about trimming trays?
Thank you for the …
Thank you for the nice compliment…..I am in the San Fernando Valley (in Los Angeles county). Although I fimed this almost a couple years ago while visiting my sister in Arizona.
You seem to be a …
You seem to be a nice dentist where do you practice, I am looking for a job.
ok thanks for the …
ok thanks for the help.
Ask your dentist. …
Ask your dentist. I know that sounds like a cop out, but your dentist can determine not only the best treatment, but what percentage would be good for you at age 13. The younger you are the faster the bleach penetrates the enamal, so as a young teen you have to be EXTRA careful if you use bleaching gel.
hey i was wondering …
hey i was wondering if you know where i can get something like this for teen because im 13 and i used crest whitestrips and those didnt work the best?
hello doctor what …
hello doctor what website can i get the one in the video from
and i am 16 so maybe can you look around for me for any think that will be g00d as the bleach stuff in your video
thanks
As to your second …
As to your second question, most people have their wisdom teeth removed before braces. It makes
it sooooo much easier later in life. It depends on how bad your
teeth are spaced (again, I can’t tell over an email). Sometimes they
take out a tooth more in the middle and let the wisdom teeth move in.
It will be up to your dentist as which is best, but if your teeth
are crowded they usually take out some teeth to make room. Wisdom
teeth would be best.
Keep me informed.
Thank you for the …
Thank you for the
nice comments.
Although 17 and a half is pretty young for whitening, if you feel you
need to, you can. (I am guessing without seeing the shade of your
teeth). Just be aware that your teeth may become SENSITIVE to cold.
Since bleaching teeth works much faster at a younger age, you would
be best to do it only two or three times a week. Too much too quick
and you have to stop for a few days due to sensitivity. Don’t be in
too much of a rush with it.
hi doctor!
thnx for …
hi doctor!
thnx for posting these great instructions:)
actually i’m 17-and a half ,and next week i’m gonna do whitening teeth,so is that ok if i do it at this age?
and if i brace my teeth before removing my wisdom teeth,….wt would u suggest?
thnx
Yes, teeth do shift …
Yes, teeth do shift daily, but your bite and adjacent teeth keep them in check. If you are missing teeth there may be more shifting of your teeth. Also, if you have a semi-rigid, or hard tray, even small movements may hurt your teeth when placing the guard back on.
Unfortunately you shouldn’t reheat a custom made tray. I would suggest calling your dentist and asking, or possibly having a new one made. It should be less expensive if they already have the previous models. Hope that helps
I have trays made …
I have trays made by my dentist but me teeth have shifted some and not they don’t fit properly. Is there a way to heat them up and reconfigure them to my bite? I know you can do this with the ready made trays but was afraid to try with the professionally made ones without knowing.
Thank you very much …
Thank you very much for your detailed response. I’ll definitely recommend your video to my friends.
Thanks again!
Hi….thanks for …
Hi….thanks for the nice comment. As to how long it takes, that would depend on many factors such as age, stain, depth of stain, and sensitivity.
For a “general” average I would say one hour a day of bleaching would take about three to four weeks, age 40 and up, or a bit less if you wear the bleach tray longer than an hour or overnight. It may be quicker if you are under 40 and have less stain or bleach during your sleep.
You may have to skip a few days if your teeth get sensitive.
Dentalcool, thanks …
Dentalcool, thanks a lot for posting this great video. I have a question, i just started this in-house treatment 2 days ago using the 22% carbamide peroxide gel with a customized tray from dentist, i apply it during the nightime. Assuming it’s a ‘long term’ treatment, on how many days one can expect to see any real change to your teeth? Thanks
The cost varies too …
The cost varies too much to give you an estimate here, especially if you are in another country than the US. Drop me a note in my box and I can try my best to answer you.
Hmm yeah I think …
Hmm yeah I think it’s important to bleach that far behind. It would look weird to me if I saw someone laughing wide open revealing the molars in a different shade than the other teeth. anyways I want to have these made at my dentist, what’s the average price to get these made for your upper and lower jaw? And does it take long for the dentist to make those? thanks alot in advance!
Yes, you can apply …
Yes, you can apply the bleach as far back as you wish. It is usually best to look in the mirror and show a big smile, or laugh. If you show those molars, then yes, if not, then you are wasting the bleach.
Do these trays …
Do these trays bleach up to the molars? like all of the teeth behind in your mouth?
Great instructions …
Great instructions – far better than what I received at my dentist’s office! Thanks!
Another suggestion …
Another suggestion would be to find a dentist that will take the moldings only for you. They will be more accurate and last a very long time.
I also suggest cleaning your bleach tray with a soft brush and occasionally soaking them in denture cleansing solutions which you can buy at any drug store.
I am not a big fan …
I am not a big fan of the “mold yourself” trays. You have to be just about perfect to mold them around your teeth at an even thickness and avoid air bubbles..especially difficult in the back areas if you want to go that far back.
However, in your situation, yes, you may need to hold it in the water longer, or it may take several tries. When you pull the molding out of your mouth, look for even surfaces..(warning, be careful of burning your mouth from all these try-ins).
hi, i bought the …
hi, i bought the 36% Carbamide Peroxide Teeth Bleach gel syringe, and the directions said to put the mouth trays in boiled water for 5 secs, but when i applied them to my teeth afterward, they didnt mold to my teeth’s shape–should i leave them in hot water for longer or bite harder??