How do I Desensitize With Gel Syringes?

There is no reason to walk around with dingy yellow teeth. There are many options available to whiten your smile. However, one side effect of whitening is tooth sensitivity. Of course, there are a variety of reasons for this condition, but whitening, particularly bleaching, is a sure cause. Using gel syringes to alleviate tooth sensitivity can take a few hours, but it's not difficult.

Things You'll Need

• Desensitizing gel syringes
• Tooth-whitening tray (provided with your whitening kit)

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Instructions

• 1

  Apply a small amount of desensitizing gel from your syringe to your tooth-whitening tray.

• 2

  Spread the gel around with the syringe, concentrating it in areas that are most sensitive.

• 3

  Insert the whitening tray into your mouth. Push the tray up against your teeth and ensure proper fit. Dentist.net recommends wearing the tray for two to four hours. Very sensitive teeth may require a longer treatment. After you have completed your treatment, rinse your mouth and clean the tray for storage.