Dental White Product Instructions

WARNING

Dr. George's Dental White® is intended for COSMETIC purposes only, and is NOT to be used as a medicine or a drug. It is not recommended for individuals who have braces, ill health, just completed gum surgery, have bad gums or decayed or sensitive teeth, exposed roots, jaw joint problems, colitis, ulcers, periodontal disease or allergies to the ingredients. Do not use tobacco products during bleaching sessions. Do not use during pregnancy. KEEP OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN! This product should not be used by children under 18 without approval of a dentist and parental supervision. Do NOT ingest. In case of accidental overdose, do NOT induce vomiting and contact a physician and/or poison control center immediately. Do not use this product in any other way other than as described in the instructions. Do NOT attempt to use any household bleaches to increase product strength.

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 tooth'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 tooth, active oxygen is produced and the tooth is lightened by the actual conversion of colored compounds to colorless compounds.

The tray also reduces treatment time. The teeth can be whitened in 1-2 weeks.

The Dental White™ process is not only a more effective method, but also a safer one, due to the reduced treatment time.

MOUTH TRAY FITTING INSTRUCTIONS

The Dental White™ 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: Make one tray at a time. Place a small mirror nearby, for assistance. Do NOT proceed any further until you are comfortable with the practice run.

FITTING THE TRAY:

Caution: Once the tray is heated it becomes extremely flexible. When placing it in 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 5 SECONDS. Do not submerge the tab in the water and be sure to keep your fingers out of the water at all times. Time 5 seconds CAREFULLY! (The tray has be warm enough to mold, but not so pliable that it loses its 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's 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 and is in a horizontal position. Lift the tray straight up 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.

Only one tray should be worn at a time. Therefore treat the upper teeth first for 1-2 weeks, leaving the lower teeth as they are, in order to monitor your progress.

REFILL THE SYRINGE

For applying the gel into the tray use the refillable syringe. If you apply the gel directly from the bottle, there will be difficulty reaching down into the tray, and excess gel will be expelled.

Remove tip cap and plunger; place plunger end over nozzle on Dental White gel bottle cap; squeeze until ¾ full and replace plunger.

APPLYING THE GEL

1.) With care, apply small quantities of gel (try placing just a small bead) to the inside of the trays facing the outside face of the tooth. Syringe only enough gel so that when the tray is placed the teeth are coated with little excess - to minimize gel contact with the gums.

2.) Place the tray into position over your teeth. If some gel seeps out over the edges, wipe off and spit out the excess. Apply less gel next time, to a point where little excess is created, and only the teeth are coated.

3.) Wear the tray for 1–4 hours per application, preferably in the evening, when you are at rest. Rinse tray after whitening treatment each day.

4.) The Whitening Gel should be applied over a period of 1-2 weeks or until the desired whiteness is achieved.

5.) It is advisable not to wear the tray for several hours during sleep, as it may become dislodged or accidentally ingested or inhaled.

NOTES AND TIPS

1.) 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.

2.) 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.

3.) 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.

4.) Do not brush your teeth with toothpaste immediately BEFORE wearing the tray. The astringent nature of toothpaste can cause gum sensitivity.

5.) If your jaw begins to ache or if any problems not mentioned herein develop, discontinue use and consult your dentist.

6.) 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.

7.) Dr. George's Dental White® is not tested an animals and uses no artificial preservatives. The basic formula has been tested in dental universities since 1989 for safety and effectiveness.

8.) 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 85°F.

9.) 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 1-2 weeks.

10.) 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.