Home Whitening Kit

Artiste Studios is happy to assist you through your gentle home whitening treatment in order to ensure a lifelong positive outcome of your investment in your smile. This treatment is effective, long-lasting and easily maintained with additional top-up gels.

A set of custom-made trays are used to hold the whitening gel. The gel should be applied in the tray against the front surface of each tooth to be whitened.

We typically recommend a course of whitening treatment of daily applications over one week, or alternate day applications over two weeks in cases of sensitivity.

Checking Fit and Removal of Trays

■ Fit the appliance in your mouth from one side to the other, using your thumbs, and finally check it is fitting tightly on your teeth.

■ To remove from your teeth, use your fingers towards the back of the appliance.

Applying the gel

■ Remove the sealing cap of the syringe. Dispense a small amount of gel onto a piece of paper to familiarise yourself with the dispensing action before applying gel in the trays.

■ Position the end of the tip near to the centre of a tooth impression and push very gently on the plunger to dispense a small bead of gel, roughly the size of a lentil. Repeat as required.

■ Replace the sealing cap and store the syringe in the refrigerator for the next session.

■ Do be careful not to overfill the trays, as excessive gel may cause gum irritation.

■ At the start of next session, there will be some ‘old’ gel left inside the tip. Expel and dispose of this old gel before continuing.

Wearing Trays

■ Fit the trays over your teeth, removing excess gel with a cotton bud.

■ Keep in place for 30-45 minutes or as advised by your clinician.

Removing Trays

■ At the end of whitening, remove and rinse the trays with water.

■ Whitening gel should be brushed gently off the teeth.

Keeping your teeth and appliance clean

■ Clean the trays after every use.

■ Rinse them thoroughly with cold water, never hot water, which may distort them.

■ To clean the appliance, rinse with water and brush gently with a toothbrush and liquid soap or mouthrinse. Avoid using toothpaste as it may scratch the surface of the splint, causing it to pick up more stains in the future.

What to Expect

Sensitivity

■ In the first 24 hours after treatment, you may experience some tooth sensitivity or pain. This is normal and is usually mild; but it can feel worse in a few individuals.

■ These symptoms are temporary and usually respond very well to over-the-counter pain medications if necessary.

■ In rare cases, it may persist for longer periods of time and you should make your dentist aware of this. Teeth may feel slightly sensitive to cold water and air, but this should ease within a day.

Enhancing your sparkling bright smile

The first 48 hours after whitening are important in enhancing and maximising your whitening results for a long lasting, bright and healthy smile.

Avoid dark staining substances

■ Staining substances should be avoided, such as: coffee, dark teas, red wine, staining foods like curry and tomato-based sauces, and berries, and their sauces as well as beetroots.

■ Tobacco products should also be avoided.

■ Some mouthrinses such as those containing chlorhexidine are staining, and should be avoided.

Maintaining your sparkling bright smile

■ Adopt a colourless diet and minimise staining substances as listed above.

■ Brush or rinse your teeth after meals and drinks to minimise staining.

■ Minimise stain build-up with periodic Diamond Cleaning™, a deluxe clean and polish including air polishing.

■ Practise good oral hygiene and seek regular professional dental hygiene care to maintain oral health.

We will be happy to remind you to return in 6 months for Diamond Cleaning™ and determine the need for any whitening touch–ups.

If you have any other questions, please contact the practice and we will be happy to help.