What to watch for

At a glance

What this covers: Check wearing time, storage and foods during treatment
Before you decide: Stop using the gel and contact the clinic if sensitivity is severe or persistent.

Following these will give you a better result and less discomfort.

We will tell you the wear time and frequency for the product you have been given. Please keep within the range we advise and do not extend it on your own.
As the nascent oxygen penetrates the tooth you may feel some sensitivity. This is usually temporary and settles shortly afterwards.
If sensitivity is severe, please call the clinic.
The tray we provide can be used more or less indefinitely. Keep it after treatment, and do not boil it during treatment.
Keep the gel in the fridge while you are using it. Do not put it in the freezer.
After seven days of home whitening you come in for light-activated whitening, which takes about an hour.
During treatment, limit coffee, tobacco and cola, which can stain.
The effect lasts roughly one to three years. Buying a top-up ampoule around six months after finishing will keep the result looking good for longer.