Discover your whitest smile with Enlighten
3 weeks of at-home whitening
Week 1 Gel: Treatment
Overnight for 7 nights
Week 2 Gel: Whitening
Overnight for 7 nights
Week 3
1 HOUR PER DAY for 7 days
Place the gels in the refrigerator immediately.
If the gels have been out of the fridge for less than a week, don't worry. Just make sure to put them back in the fridge as soon as possible.
When traveling, please use our ice pack and bubble wrap to ensure the gels are kept at a stable temperature.
Step by step instructions
Step 1
Brush with Enlighten Serum before and during treatment, morning and night.
Rinse your mouth thoroughly if you brush immediately before wearing your aligners.
Step 2
Get the custom whitening trays, which you find in the Evo4 kit.
Step 3
Step 4
Step 5
Step 6
Step 7
# Repeat this process for
7 nights in a week 1 overnight
7 nights in week 2 overnight
7 days in week 3 for 1 hour/day
Step 8
After completing the 3-week treatment, introduce Enlighten White toothpaste into your routine.
Common mistakes to avoid
1. Assume that a standard 3-week treatment applies to everyone.
The Enlighten System is a treatment, not just a product. The case must be assessed, and then the treatment must be prescribed to ensure the optimal outcome.
2. Overfilling or underfilling the trays.
We understand that it takes a day or two to adjust as most people have different sized teeth, but as a guideline, a pea-sized amount is perfect.
3. Clean the trays with hot water.
The trays are made of a malleable material and although they are very durable, they will deform in hot water. It is very important to make sure to clean them with cold water.
It is very important to refrigerate them as soon as you get home. If you have to travel with them, make sure to include an ice pack.
5. Forget to whiten your teeth for a night or two
It is important to avoid skipping nights unless you have a severe sensitivity.
6. You don't follow the maintenance regimen.
Your teeth should never return to their original color, but if you don't take care of them, over time they will start to accumulate stains and lose their shine. It would be a shame after the time and investment in the whitening process. You only need one syringe per year and your teeth will remain pearly white forever!
Recommended maintenance regimen (top up)
After completing the 3 week treatment, keep the attachments for 6 months and ideally use a Week 2 syringe (16% CP) to top up once a month. You may choose to top up with the Week 3 syringe (6% HP) during the day.
Then, remove the attachments and continue to whiten overnight every 2 months or as needed. The longer you keep this up, the less often you will need to whiten.
Use Enlighten White toothpaste provided by your dentist daily to keep your teeth white, bright and stain-free.
Recommended maintenance regimen (top up)
After completing the 3 week treatment, keep the attachments for 6 months and ideally use a Week 2 syringe (16% CP) to top up once a month. You may choose to top up with the Week 3 syringe (6% HP) during the day.
Then, remove the attachments and continue to whiten overnight every 2 months or as needed. The longer you keep this up, the less often you will need to whiten.
Use Enlighten White toothpaste provided by your dentist daily to keep your teeth white, bright and stain-free.
Frequently asked questions
I have tooth sensitivity, how can I treat it?
Mild tooth sensitivity (if any) is completely normal and will go away soon after treatment is complete. Here's how you can treat it:
1. Use the Enlighten Comfort Desensitizing Pen every morning after whitening and brushing your teeth. Apply the gel to the side of your teeth closest to the gum line. The lower front teeth are a priority. Hold your lips away from the gel for 30 seconds to allow it to penetrate. Do not brush your teeth for 4 hours after applying Enlighten Comfort.
2. Use Enlighten Serum toothpaste in your trays and leave it on for up to 1 hour, at a different time than whitening. It contains a particle designed to help with sensitivity.
3. In cases of extreme sensitivity, we recommend that you contact your dentist and inform them of the situation. Depending on the reason, they may consider switching to daytime whitening, a lower strength gel, etc.
How can I get the maintenance gel?
You can purchase the maintenance whitening gel from the dentist who applied your Enlighten whitening treatment.
What is the whitening protocol if you grind your teeth (bruxism)?
If your dentist determines that you are a bruxist, he or she will advise you to switch from nighttime to daytime treatment. You will be asked to wear the whitening trays for 2/3 hours during the day.
I have a few spots, will they go away? Why is this happening?
Some teeth develop white spots during and shortly after treatment ends.
A dehydrated tooth may appear visibly brighter, sometimes as white as chalk. However, within a few days of treatment, saliva and dietary factors contribute to rehydration, stabilizing the color. This return to a natural state is the true end result of whitening. In rare cases, stains that were initially present persist 2 weeks after treatment ends. Talk to your dentist about minimally invasive solutions to this problem.
Enjoy a brighter, whiter smile, naturally!
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