Can I paint on teeth whitening instead rather than placing it in gum trays which have caused me burns?

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After painting the teeth carefully I intend on putting the trays on so it covers the teeth and gums are not affected. Will this work?

Steven Davidowitz, DDS · Answer

One of the drawbacks of at home whitening vs in office is the protection of soft tissues such as the gums are sacrificed.  Filling the trays should be with the absolute least amount of gel necessary to evenly displace over the teeth,  Many times, overfilling the trays will lead to leakage onto the gums.  After placing the trays always be sure to use a tissue to remove any excess materials.  Trays should also add protection by adapting well to the teeth and gumline with "wells or bubbles" on the teeth to hold the gels in.  Perhaps a new tray should be made up if there is constant leakage of material.Placing the gel on the teeth and then inserting the tray can be a recipe for disaster as the gel can be pushed off the teeth onto the gums during insertion.  I therefore, would not recommend to try it. Lastly, there are many different gels and systems out there.  If one is very irritating to the gums, discuss other options with your dentist for a better alternative for your situation.Good luck!

Robert Fields, DDS · Answer

Hi from Virginia!  Of course you can paint on teeth whitening instead of using trays and gel. Whiter Image is the company you want to look up online.  It is a good product and we have used the gel and trays in our practice and given whitening pens out for clients to take home with them. . Go to Whiter Image or just type in Whiter Image and you can purchase their To Go Whitening Pens. They also have a cute item called Chic Flic Lip Gloss Plumper and Teeth Whitening Pens, as well as a Home Edition Teeth Whitening Kit, The last item involves trays so you may not be interested in this one. You can find all of the products also on Amazon.com !  Try it and you may like the pens!

John A. Merrill, DDS · Answer

Most whitening gels will be hard to keep away from your gums and inner lips for the length of time needed to change the shade color.Try shortening the trays if they overlap on the gums or using less gel--Dr Merrill

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