whitening gel

[nan]

Is anyone using whitening gel with their invisalign? My ortho gave me 2 syringes full. I haven't used it yet b/c my mouth still seems very saliva filled (sorry for the image ) and I don't want to swallow a bunch of it. But if you used it, how much did you use at a time (or how long did a syringe last you) It says not to use longer than 2 weeks and I need to do it before 4 weeks is up since I'll get my attachments then. Just wondering (again!)

[Punkin]

Can't help ya. Didn't get any whitening gel ~shrug~

[Janesays]

i have use a flouride gel in mine to help wtih senstitivy issues i have... it is good stuff. work well.. i usually use it at the end of the time with that aligner...

[rlweber]

You'll be amazed at how little of the gel you need, because when you put the aligners on there's very little space for the gel. It squishes out. I usually did it all night, and my teeth were cold sensitive for a couple hours the next morning. But they were white.

In fact, I still have some of my second syringe left after two years. I only need to whiten once every few months, so it goes a long time.

[Zoso]

I would recommend appropriate caution using these strong bleaching products - I don't think those with a high peroxide concentration are intended to be left on for hours at a time like this.

[nan]

I wonder if its ok to do it once a day for an hour?

I think its weird that the directions say that you can use the gel overnight, or twice a day for 30 minutes each time, with at least an hour in between. I'd rather do it once a day for an hour and then just be done with it instead of having to keep taking then off and on.

[AlleyCat]

I didnt get any whitening gel either, is that the same thing or close to crest whitening strips?

[nan]

The stuff I was given is a gel that you put into the braces. Kinda like the whitening trays you can buy. I'm almost done with it. I just changed my aligners on Monday night and the first couple of days are too tight to use the gel. It makes my teeth hurt too much. But I have to finish it off before I get my attachments in a couple of weeks.

[Snowy]

My dentist gave me whitening gel because my attachments were stained (bad coffee habit, unable to give up entirely) but was very clear that I shouldn't leave it on for more than 2 hours max. I would recommend getting very specific advice before using a product like this.