{"id":885,"date":"2016-08-28T22:38:58","date_gmt":"2016-08-29T03:38:58","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.delaunedental.com\/blog\/?p=885"},"modified":"2016-08-28T22:38:58","modified_gmt":"2016-08-29T03:38:58","slug":"can-share-leftover-zoom-gel-friend","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/delaunedental.com\/blog\/can-share-leftover-zoom-gel-friend\/","title":{"rendered":"Can I share my leftover Zoom gel with my friend?"},"content":{"rendered":"

It\u2019s been almost a year since I had Zoom whitening done and I love the results! My dentist sent a tray and gel home with me for maintenance and touch-ups, but I haven\u2019t had to use it. My friend wants to try Zoom, and since mine is just sitting around not getting used, I thought why not give the syringes and kit to her? I\u2019m thinking that should be plenty for her to get good results, and there shouldn’t be any problem with her using it, right? — Trixie<\/p>\n

Trixie,
\nI\u2019m sure you were always taught you that it’s good to share, but when it comes to your Zoom take-home whitening kit<\/a>, think again. Here\u2019s why:<\/p>\n

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  1. The gel could be expired.<\/strong> Most whitening gels are good for about a year, and if you\u2019ve had it that long, who knows how long your dentist had it before prescribing it to you. It also depends on how and where you stored it (in the fridge vs. a warm place, like your bathroom). \u00a0A good indication is it\u2019s color —\u00a0 if cloudy or white, it\u2019s definitely no good. And even if it’s still clear, there\u2019s no guarantee it will be effective because of age.<\/li>\n
  2. Your friend’s current dental state.<\/strong> If she hasn\u2019t see a dentist recently for a cleaning, it can affect the whitening results. Also, any fillings or crowns will not respond to whitening — so if she has dental work on any teeth that show when she smiles, she will definitely be disappointed.<\/li>\n
  3. Your trays will not fit anyone else.<\/strong> Your dentist took impressions of your teeth to make a tray just for you. Even if your friend thinks yours sort of fit her mouth, ill-fitting trays cause unevenness and splotching and the gel can ooze onto her gums and cause irritation.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    It\u2019s always fun to share with friends, but stick to clothes or your best-kept secrets. If you want to be a good friend, encourage her to visit her dentist and have a custom kit made just for her to ensure she\u2019s smiling in the end.<\/p>\n

    This post is sponsored by New Orleans cosmetic dentist<\/a> Dr. Duane Delaune. Read more about why many consider Dr. Delaune to be the best dentist in New Orleans<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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