Great product, some suggested tips from a several year user...
Quick profile of me: 1.) Extreme sensitive teeth 2.) Fragile gums that have since improved from daily flossing 3.) Using a custom teeth mold 4.) 7+ year user of Watts Power 5.) Average whitening time is 15-20 minutes Tip #1: Do not over fill! Considering the reviews, it shouldn't come as a surprise that the gel is strong and is designed to whiten bone so it's powerful stuff. I generally create a small line of gel across the teeth mold, a skinny line that is centered and doesn't 'fill' each tooth space within the mold. Don't create the line of gel from that last tooth in your mold, start with the second to last tooth to make sure gel doesn't seep behind your molars. With any teeth whitening gel, I've experienced harsh gum whitening and teeth sensitivity when overfilling the molds. Tip #2: Do not swallow In addition to lightly filling up the mold, it's important to not drink or add any liquid to your mouth while whitening. The molds I use have lasted nearly a decade, but they aren't extremely form fitting so excess gel can burn my gums or secrete into my mouth. I suggest a 'drool spit' method where you accumulate extra saliva and empty your mouth along the duration of whitening. It's strange, but if you swallow large quantities it may cause nausea (sensitive stomach). It's reminiscent to when you've had mouth sores and have had to use a topical ointment inside your mouth -- generally keep the area dry as possible for full effect. Tip #3: Duration Even as a long time user, I generally keep at 15-20 minutes if it's been more than a couple months since I whitened my teeth. I don't suggest going a full 60 minutes your first time. I also suggest that you lightly brush your teeth with water after use, to make sure your teeth are clear of gel. If I'm desperate, I'll force a 45 minute whitening session but may experience sensitivity afterwards, however, I won't whiten my teeth again for another few months which is time saving...guess there's a silverlining. You'll be able to better gauge your reaction when you test out different durations. Tip #4: Remove if it begins hurting 3 minutes in My experience has proven that the longer you keep the gel in, the more likely you'll feel a 'burn' so if you feel uncomfortable after 3 minutes of placing the Gel in your mouth...I advise you to take it out. The reason may be that you over filled the mold and there's too much or your general reaction to the ingredients is bad. Overall, this product is amazing and I highly recommend Watts over Crest or any other fad whitening kit around. Also, please get a custom tooth mold done, it will be a god send and if you grind your teeth at night, you'll have two uses for the mold. I don't use the mineral gel that comes with the product. It's tasty and leaves your mouth feeling fresh, but I haven't really noticed a huge benefit of it. I use fluoride free tooth paste and it's helped me dramatically. Happy Whitening! Read more








