The following article has been medically reviewed for factual accuracies and current orthodontic practices by Dr. Febin Mary George, DDS.
Our home whitening kits are specifically designed to be easy to use, but we understand that for some first-time teeth whiteners it can sometimes be a little tricky. Many customers will come to us after trying an over the counter whitening kit and not seeing any results. There are a number of reasons that you might not see the results that you are expecting, but if properly used, our custom whitening trays and gel will definitely give you the dazzling smile that you are looking for.
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Quality of the Gel
Not all whitening gel is equal. You want to make sure you are using a quality gel that is purchased from the USA and has an MSDS sheet (material safety data sheet). This shows a list of the ingredients and lets you know that it comes from a reputable source. Our gels are all of the highest quality, so with our kits, you can rest assured that you are getting only the best.
Not all whitening products are created equal! When you are looking to achieve the best possible at-home whitening results, a high-quality whitening gel, such as the Professional Strength FDA approved 35% Carbamide Peroxide Gel from SportingSmiles, along with custom-fit whitening trays, is your best possible treatment option.
Storage Conditions
A whitening gel is very sensitive to heat and direct sunlight. Prolonged exposure may render the gel completely ineffective. Before you received your whitening gel it might have been exposed to extreme heat while being shipped. Make sure that you are buying from a reputable seller who knows how the gel got to them from the manufacturer.
Teeth Shade
All teeth will whiten, but teeth have a natural color that they will max out at. Teeth with yellowing will be most receptive to whitening. Brown teeth will improve, but will likely not reach full white. Grey or purple teeth may not be receptive to whitening at all. When you see some celebrities with extremely white teeth they most likely have veneers on top of their natural teeth.
Life Span
Some whitening gels only have a shelf life of 6 months. The whitening gel might have been in a warehouse or in storage months before you received the gel. SportingSmiles whitening gel has a 2-year shelf life and is purchased every month directly from the manufacturer, to guarantee our customers that their gel is fresh and will not expire on them if they are using it regularly.
Usage
To maximize the effectiveness of whitening gel you want to use a custom-made whitening tray with reservoirs. Custom-fitted trays with reservoirs will allow for maximum coverage with the least amount of gel wastage.
If you follow these instructions and use our custom trays and home whitening kit, you should begin to see results in no time! Once you get your smile up to the shade that you want it at, you can stop whitening. Touch-ups every now and then will be enough. If you have any questions on how to whiten your teeth at all then don’t hesitate to contact SportingSmiles.