A couple of questions

How long do you leave Colgate whitening gel on your teeth?

It is recommended to leave whitening gel on your teeth for 30 minutes to 1 hour for first time users and increase the wearing time if there is little or no tooth sensitivity.

How long do you leave whitening gel on your teeth?

At-Home Whitening Instructions Lightly tap tray to adapt sides to teeth. Unless directed otherwise, wear Opalescence 10% for 8-10 hours or overnight, Opalescence 15% for 4-6 hours, Opalescence 20% for 2-4 hours, and Opalescence 35% for thirty minutes. Remove Excess gel with clean finger or soft toothbrush.

How long does it take to whiten teeth with Colgate?

When used twice a day, whitening toothpaste can take from two to six weeks to make teeth appear whiter.

What happens if you leave teeth whitening gel on too long?

Always follow the manufacturer's directions when using whitening products. Leaving them on for too long can cause tooth sensitivity, gum irritation, and tooth damage. Your dentist can recommend the best whitening strips for your situation.

Do you rinse out whitening gel?

It is important to apply desensitizing gel before the whitening ONLY when necessary; this will slow the whitening process. The desensitizing gel is a 5 to 15-minute application. You should not rinse after removal of the trays with the desensitizing gel only!

Do you brush your teeth after whitening gel?

We recommend that with any form of whitening that teeth are brushed beforehand. This is to ensure that any plaque (this sticky surface layer on your teeth) is removed and that any whitening agent present in the strips or gel gets the closest contact with the teeth.

How long do you keep UV light on teeth?

Keep the light on for five minutes. After five minutes, remove the light and unplug it from your phone. Spit out excess foam if needed. Using lukewarm water, rinse and wipe off the mouthpiece. Allow the light to dry in a well-ventilated place.

How often can you use Colgate Whitening?

If used as directed, it is safe for everyday use. For a whiter brighter smile, we recommend changing your Toothbrush + Whitening Pen every 3 months.