Tips to Clean and Care for Teeth Whitening Trays

Custom teeth whitening trays are typically included with at-home whitening kits. These appliances are also used for professional whitening treatments performed at the clinic. A custom mouth tray evenly immerses your teeth in the whitening products being used and prevents the bleaching agent from seeping into gum tissues, where it can lead to irritation and inflammation.

The appearance of a person's teeth is one of the most noticeable parts of their appearance and often leads to judgments being made based on first impressions. With so many assumptions being made based on the appearance of one's teeth, it is no surprise that those with stained and discolored teeth are often reluctant to reveal them during interactions. Teeth whitening treatments are an affordable way to drastically whiten teeth, and these treatments work well on most types of stains, like those caused by smoking, foods, or aging.

Taking care of your teeth whitening tray

Custom teeth whitening trays are made from an impression of the patient's teeth. The dentist asks them to bite down on a mold, and an impression of their teeth is left on it. This mold is sent to a lab where mouth trays are made. The process takes about two weeks in most cases. This custom mouth tray can be used for in-office and at-home treatments.

A professional whitening treatment performed by a dentist can improve the color of teeth by eight shades after a single treatment. This is due to the highly concentrated bleaching agents used for these procedures. These prescription-grade whiteners can only be used under the supervision of a dentist.

At-home whitening kits come with less concentrated bleaching agents, so it can take up to three weeks to get results similar to what one would get from in-office whitening. At-home whitening kits are a great way to maintain the results of teeth whitening, and they are sometimes the better option for people with sensitive teeth.

Taking care of your teeth whitening tray

Whitening trays will build up with debris with regular use. Here are simple ways to keep these appliances clean:

Clean the tray after each use: Cleaning the mouth tray with a toothbrush while running water over it helps remove any gel left in the tray after use. This also removes any debris in the tray and helps prevent stains from forming. There is no need to use toothpaste. Just brush the inner and outer sections of the appliance.

Dry properly before storing: Mouth trays should be thoroughly dried after each use before storing it in a container. The case should be kept away from hot areas or direct sunlight.

Soak it in cleaning solution: Some mouth trays come with cleaning tablets that can be dissolved in water and used to soak the appliance. Some cleaners used for other appliances, like retainers, can also help.

Your whitening tray can last a lifetime

Clean your mouth tray properly after each use, and it should last the rest of your life unless you have serious dental work done. Call or visit our Sunnyvale clinic to learn more about the whitening treatments we provide.

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