Is there a way to put the whitening gel in my clear retainer tray and avoid contact with my gums?

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I used the old NiteWhite 16% but now use DayWhite 9.5%. I went to use it and followed the instructions of brushing and flossing my teeth then applying a small amount in the appropriate places in the tray. But the second I put the tray in my mouth I felt a burning/bubbling sensation and took the tray off to find that the section of gum in between my top front teeth were white and irritated. I waited a good 30 minutes and was more careful but still burned my gums again. What am I doin wrong?

Norman Huefner, DDS · Answer

First, make absolutely sure that the bleaching tray does NOT touch the gums.  If they do, your dentist should easily be able to remove that excess to prevent the bleaching gel from getting onto your gums.

Thomas Roberts, DDS (retired) · Answer

You may not be doing anything wrong.  Some people are very sensitive to some of the whitening material and have reactions no matter how careful they are.  You might try one more time and use the absolute minimal amount of gel.  If this still irritates your gums you probably won't be able to use that gel.  Good luck.

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