How It Works

The surface of your teeth may seem smooth, but if you look under a microscope, there are noticeable pores. Stain-causing foods and drinks get into these pores causing teeth to darken over the years. The active ingredient in Dr. George's Dental White is hydrogen peroxide. Hydrogen peroxide is extremely small in size and easily enters your teeth's pores, following the same route as stain-causing foods and drinks. It takes about 10-20 minutes for the gel to be absorbed by your teeth, thus the necessity for custom trays. (Unlike non-customizable "dual trays", custom trays allow the necessary contact time required for the active ingredient to diffuse into your teeth.) Inside the teeth, active oxygen is produced and the teeth is lightened by the actual conversion of colored compounds to colorless compounds.

The tray also reduces treatment time. The teeth can be whitened in 2-3 weeks versus years on end by brush on methods. The Dental White process is not only a more effective method, but also a safer one, due to the reduced treatment time.

The "Boil 'n Bite" Whitening Tray Fitting Instructions:

The Dental White Kit system comes complete with two applicator trays; one is for your upper teeth and one is for your lower teeth. Each mouth tray you are about to fit will conform to your teeth and gums producing a custom fit.

PLEASE TAKE THE TIME TO READ ALL OF THE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE BEGINNING.

The Practice Run: Fill a pot with 4" of COLD water. Hold the tray by the very top of the tab with the "U" shaped channel facing you. Place the tray into the water being careful to keep your fingers out of the water. Lift the tray straight up from the water by the tab and use your fingers or thumb to support the back of the tray. Immediately place the tray over your teeth and perform the following at the same time:

1. Bite upper and lower teeth together.
2. Press your fingers and/or tighten your lips against the front of the tray - this will form the outer surface of your teeth and gums.
3. Press your tongue against the inside of the tray - this will form it to the inside surfaces of your teeth and gums.
4. Suck out all of the air and water from the tray.

NOTE: Having a small mirror nearby can be a great assistance. Do NOT proceed any further until you are comfortable with the practice run.

Fitting The "Boil 'n Bite" Whitening Tray:

Caution: Once the tray is heated it becomes extremely flexible. When placing it into your mouth, be careful not to allow the edges of the upper rim of the "U" shaped tray to touch together.

1. Fill a pot with at least 4" of water, so that the entire tray will be submerged when placed straight down into the water. Bring the water to a boil.
2. Once the water is boiling, remove the pot from the stove. When the boiling stops completely, grasp the very top of the tray tab and put the tray down into the water for 8 SECONDS. Do not submerge the tab in the water and be sure to keep your fingers out of the water at all times. Time 8 seconds CAREFULLY! (The tray has to be warm enough to mold, but not so pliable that it loses it's shape. Someone else timing you will make it more accurate and easier for you.
3. Do NOT WAVE THE TRAY back and forth while it is submerged in water. The tab is designed for lifting only! It will not support the tray once it is pulled out of the boiling water, in a horizontal position. Lift the tray straight out of the water so that the hot water runs off and out of the tray. Support the back of the tray with the fingers and/or thumb. Be careful to keep the edges of the upper rim of the tray from touching each other and welding together.
4. Carefully and quickly place the tray around your teeth and immediately perform the same procedure you practiced previously, being sure to bite lightly. Be careful not to bite deep into, through, or near the edges of the tray.
5. Keep the tray in position for 30 seconds, then place the tray under cool, running water to set to a firm shape. NOTE: If you feel a tighter fit is needed, the tray can be reheated in hot water and the above steps repeated. If you feel that the tray should be tighter or thinner only over the front teeth, snip the tab from the tray with scissors, hold the tray by its ends and reheat and readapt only the front of the tray.
6. If the tray feels too long in the back of your mouth or goes too far under your lips for a comfortable fit, trim off the excess material. Reheat and readapt JUST THAT AREA. If you inadvertently bite through the tray causing a hole, reheat just that area, pinch to seal it and readapt the tray.
7. Once satisfied with the fit of the tray, cut the tab from the tray with scissors. Make sure the cut is flush with the front surface of the tray. If a rough place remains, hold the tray by the ends and reheat just that area. Then place back in your mouth, bite together and smooth away roughness with your finger. NOTE: The tray will retain its shape by keeping it at room temperature and by protecting it from direct sunlight.

How To Use The Gel

Only one tray can be worn at a time. Therefore treat the upper teeth first for 2-3 weeks, leaving the lower teeth as they are, in order to monitor your progress. Rinse mouth and tray each time, with WATER only, before applying the whitening gel.

Applying The Gel

You can apply the gel using the gel bottle, but it is far more preferable to use the refillable syringe. See instructions on the syringe. This way only a little gel is placed down into the tray, to prevent overfilling. RESULTING IN THE GEL STAYING OFF THE GUMS.

1. With care, start at one end of the tray and squeeze out a continuous thin line of gel, continuing around to the other end. Squeeze out only enough gel so that when the tray is placed, the teeth are coated with little excess to minimize gel contact with gums. Place the tray into position over teeth. If some gel seeps out over the edges, wipe off and spit out the excess. Try to apply less gel next time, to a point where little excess is created. Try placing just a small bead the size of a BB in each tooth indentation. Wear the tray for 20-30 minutes, preferably in the evening, when you are at rest. After the first 20-30 minutes of wearing time, remove the tray (rinse if possible). Reapply a second application, do another 20-30 minutes; followed by a third dose for another 20-30 minutes - for a total wearing time of 60-90 minutes a day. Rinse tray before and after each use. The Whitening Gel should be applied over a period of 2-3 weeks or until the desired whiteness is achieved.
2. Do NOT wear the tray during sleep time as it may become dislodged or accidentally get ingested or inhaled.

Notes And Tips

1. Once your youthful smile is restored you can maintain it by mixing the whitening gel with your toothpaste in a 50/50 mixture using it 2-3 times per week. Dr. George's Dental White will only whiten natural teeth, sometimes very dramatically. If you have yellowed or stained front crowns or fillings, you may find it necessary to have them replaced. Soon after beginning the whitening procedure, white spots hidden in teeth may become visible. Individuals who have worn braces may also notice similar spots. Do NOT be alarmed; they will soon disappear after discontinuing the wearing of the tray. Some mild sensitivity to the gums may be experienced. In the unlikely event that a significant sensitivity develops, discontinue for 3 days, and then try again at a reduced wearing schedule. If sensitivity persists, discontinue use and consult your dentist immediately. Do not brush your teeth with your toothpaste immediately BEFORE wearing the tray. The astringent nature of your toothpaste can cause gum sensitivity. If your jaw begins to ache or if any problems not mentioned herein develop, discontinue use and consult your dentist immediately. If there is a single sensitive area on the gum, check your tray for roughness. If it is rough, reheat and readapt the tray in that area. Apply Vaseline Jelly to the sore area for a couple of days for relief. Dr. George's Dental White is not tested on animals and uses no artificial preservatives. The basic formula has been tested in dental universities since 1989 for safety and effectiveness. Protect the mouth tray and whitening gel from heat and/or direct sunlight. Such heat may cause the tray to warp, the bottle of gel to swell or the gel to lose some effectiveness. Store gel below 85ºF. Results from using the system may vary from user to user. Yellow stains from tea or aging respond dramatically. Blue-grey stains respond poorly. Some stains from antibiotics may be very slow to respond; but using this product over several months can show improvement. It is advised to consult your dentist before using the product over the recommended 2-3 weeks.
2. Since the gel is pH balanced, it is "activated" in the bottle and some oxygen is released building up pressure. DO NOT BE ALARMED BY PRESSURE BUILDUP IN THE BOTTLE, which can cause the bottle to expand.