In general, how much gel should I use? Also where do you put the gel; the front or bottom of the tray?
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you should always use the pink tip when applying gel to the tray. I try to put a thin line in the bottom of the tray, and the tray adheres to the teeth better if the teeth are dry. I usually blot my teeth with a paper towel before putting the trays in.
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You want to use a thin layer of gel so that it doesn't squish out and get all over your gums. You want to put the gel on the part of the tray that lays against your teeth. I used a small paintbrush to apply the gel. Often, I would paint it directly onto my teeth and then cover them with the mouth tray.
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Hello, D. Milllwood offered some good advice! Thank you for that! Just to add, most place the pink tip on the syringe by twisting the cap off, and then twisting the tip on... Then depending on the style of trays you are using, if they are real snug, place a thin line along the front, making sure not to use to much so that it does not get on the gums, also remember that the gel is concentrated so more is not better.. Most find that each tooth cavity of the tray should have less than 1/4 of the size of a pea, just a dab. You can start with a little bit and always add a bit more.
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It takes a slight push from the end of the syringe.You want just a little in the trays. If you fill too much it will just squish out of thetrays. You do not want that. If by front you mean where the tray curves yes, that is the area where I put my gel.
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Sparingly applied to a custom fitting, upper and lower, about two days. Non-custom fittings use up more gel, so I got the custom ones. Depending on gum sensitivity, user might be more comfortable with lower-strength gel, at least to start. Find product-specific YouTube clip and view making and use of trays. After watching YT clip, I carefully trimmed my fittings with cuticle scissors to keep them just above tooth contour, and wiped any excess from gums.
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The old instructions said to use a capful which I think would be about 2-3 tablespoons. I just sprinkle about the amount I think is right. And of course, if you have a larger tub you would want to use more.
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My dentist told me to leave it in between 15 to 30 minutes, twice a day. Sensitivity will determine how long you leave the gel on your teeth.
2101877
Do not use empty trays while drying. Use as many or as few as you need. It helps to rotate top trays to bottom and bottom to top every 2 hours.
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There is about 1 inch of gel in a narrow syringe. I have many crowns and you don't use it on them so I get about 2 to 3 treatments from a syringe.
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The instructions for use are in the package, basically you have to mold the tray in hot water, trim it a bit, then start the treatment, which is just fill in the tray with the gel, pretty simple. More details in the instructions.
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I'd say between 50-100. You don't even use but a couple tiny drops each time per row and paint a super thin layer on the teeth then put on the guard. If you fill the tray or put too much on you're going to have a very bad time. It's thick gel and goes a very long ways. There's far more then any one person would need before it expires it a year.
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Once a day (atleast, twice is better) 30 minutes before or after food/drink. I have a big aussie and use just a drop for each side (total of 4 drops) and I use the finger cap style brush to rub the gel. You can see the difference in few days. Good luck.
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I agree with what the other people have written. I just want to add that gel polish makers are starting to put kits out for sale to remove the gel. It's the same stuff, just more convenient. Putting the cotton pads and foil on is the best method IMHO. I didn't have as much success with the acetone in a bowl
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You can use foam but you should wet the razor so the gel becomes more foamy...you need the " slip and slide" effect. Make sure to push in the opposite direction which for me was up the slide.
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I think its fine to use this first. Once you get to the whiteness you want you can reduce the frquency you use it. Years ago I was using my molds every night. Now I only use them twice per month. You will want to balance the frquency with the strength you use. When I started I was using 10% every night now with touch ups I use 15%. But I don't know what else you would use first. I have been using a bleaching gel ever since I got my custom moldsfrom my dentist.
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I dry my teeth 1st. Then put the gel on,just use what you think. Not to much. You soon will know the right amountMaureen
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Ok so I assume you already went to the dentist and got the plastic retainers that you can actually put the whitening on. FYI you can just squirt the whitening gel on your teeth. You need to put the gel on the retainers and then wear that. Kinda like a mouth guard, over night. Or for 2 hours. So anyways on the syringe it should display how much for day 1, day 2, etc. that's the amount you can use per day. I place an even line of the gel on the inner part of my retainers to where my teeth are facing out. And then out the retainers on. With the 22% you should be feeling pain after 1 hour and a Half to 2 hours into it. That's usually a good indication to take them off. Rinse your mouth with water to make sure you get all of it out and then brush your teeth. You should be good after that. You may or may not feel extreme pain. I advise to take 1 day breaks in between. Good luck ! :)
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I don't think You need to use another product first. But for maintenance you may need to use the gel every six months or so depending on your own habits (food, drink, smoking, etc.) I use the product immediately after my dental cleaning. I do suggest using custom trays versus the one size fits all trays. I like the results I get with this product.
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Gel is on both sides. I just soaked it in warm water with mild soap. Air dry.
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Not really sure what the proper way is. I broke both trays in a week. You can thaw them but that increases risk of bacteria .... If you put hot water on the back, it gets to the food. Just overall no good way to do it :/