Why is my teeth whitening is not working

Q. Hi, I recently got a take home ‘wy10’ kit from my dentist. The first time I used it, I put on too much, and irritated the gums. However I did notice a reaction going on, and a slight bit of whitening. I had to wait a week for the gums to heal, and then tried it again. This time, there was no feeling of a ‘reaction’, and I’ve been whitening for 2 weeks now, with not the slightest change in colour. The dentist even swapped it for ‘poladay’, and that hasnt worked either.. they simply suggested to carry on with it. I can’t think why it would work the first time, then after a weeks wait, NEITHER brand will whiten my teeth. I have kept some at room temperature, and some refrigerated, just to try both. Still no result. Any ideas? thanks for the help

A. It is difficult to see why they would not work.  It sounds like you have done the right things.  I suggest going back to your dentist and asking for a new batch of whitening gel and try it again.

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