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Can I bleach my teeth without using the trays, but using cheek retractor?

nyatioDec 7, 2014
when i use the trays, sometimes the gel is touching my gums, causing irritation. i was wondering if i can follow the in-office teeth whitening, in which i will buy and use cheek retractor to hold my mouth open, and put the gel on my teeth.

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Dr. Svetlana Novak, DMD
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Answered on Dec 9, 2014
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