The dental office guide to ordering custom ice packs
Everything you need to know before you buy: which size works for extractions, implants, and oral surgery aftercare, how custom logo printing works, what it costs, and how to get a $1 sample pack on your desk this week. Written for practice owners and office managers, not marketers.
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Why dental offices use custom branded ice packs
After an extraction, implant placement, or wisdom-teeth procedure, patients go home with one instruction on repeat: keep ice on it. A reusable gel pack — handed to them at discharge with your practice logo printed on it — turns a standard aftercare instruction into a branded patient experience that sits in their freezer for months.
Dental offices that hand out branded packs see fewer after-hours calls about swelling (patients trust what you handed them) and a consistent branding touchpoint that outlasts any pamphlet or business card. When that patient's spouse asks who did the implant, they'll open the freezer and hand them the ice pack with your number on it. Order a sample pack for $1 shipping to feel the print quality and gel weight before you commit. Want to see your logo on it first? Ask for a free virtual proof.
Choosing the right size for your procedures
Most dental offices we work with keep two sizes on hand: a longer format for cheek and jaw coverage, and a smaller one for more targeted facial spots. Here's how the four sizes most practices actually use break down.
3" x 5"
3x5" Custom Promotional Hot & Cold Gel Ice Packs – Bulk for Dental, Medical & Aesthetic Practices
Enhance patient care and promote your brand with our 3x5" Custom Promotional Hot & Cold Gel Ice Packs, ideal for dental, oral surgery, dermatology, and aesthetic clinics. These packs deliver targeted post-procedure hot or cold therapy, support patient recovery, and feature a full-color imprint area for your clinic logo or promotional message.
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4" Round
4-Inch Round Custom Facial Ice Packs
Perfect for medspas, dentists, and plastic surgeons. Our most popular size for facial treatments and post-procedure care.
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3" x 3"
3x3" Botox Injection Ice Packs – Bulk for Dentists, Cosmetic Surgeons & Medspas
Provide immediate post-procedure comfort with our 3x3" Botox Injection Ice Packs, designed specifically for dental offices, cosmetic surgeons, and medspas. These compact packs deliver targeted cold therapy for Botox and filler recovery, stay soft and flexible when frozen, and can be custom branded with your clinic logo.
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5" x 7"
5x7" Custom Hot & Cold Therapy Gel Packs – Bulk for Laser Clinics, Medspas & Medical Practices
Enhance patient recovery and promote your brand with our 5x7" Custom Hot & Cold Therapy Gel Packs, designed for professional use in laser clinics, medspas, and medical practices. These packs provide versatile post-treatment relief for laser hair removal, tattoo removal, burns, irritation, and general therapy use for elbows, knees, hands, and feet.
See pricingFor extractions and wisdom teeth: the 3x5 is the most popular choice — it's long enough to wrap around the jaw and cheek without being unwieldy for a patient to hold at home.
For implants and oral surgery: the 5x7 gives broader post-surgical coverage. For smaller facial spots or TMJ areas, the 4" round or 3x3 gives you more precision.
How custom logo printing works
You send us your logo file (vector preferred, high-res PNG is fine). We send back a free virtual proof showing your logo on the exact pack you're ordering, with the pack color you chose. Once you approve the proof, we start production. From approval to shipping is 10 business days.
Full-color printing is standard — no upcharge for multi-color logos. Most practices pick a pack color that matches their brand or a clean white/blue for a clinical feel (we stock blue, pink, green, purple, and clear, plus custom colors on larger runs).
- Free virtual proof before production
- Full-color logo printing included
- Multiple pack colors available
- Made in the USA since 2004
What custom ice packs cost
Per-pack pricing depends on size, quantity, and how many colors you're printing. Each product page on our site shows live tiered pricing and the minimum order for that specific size. Most dental offices spend less per pack than a branded pen or prescription bag insert would cost — and the pack lives in the patient's freezer for months instead of getting thrown out.
If you want a real quote with shipping included for your volume, the fastest path is to either order the $1 sample pack (so you can hold the product first) or call our team directly.
The fastest way to decide
Try a $1 sample pack first
Sample pack is free. You just pay $1 for shipping. It comes with a generic Gelpax logo so you can feel the print quality, gel weight, and how it fits on a patient's jaw or cheek. Want to see your own logo on it first? Ask for a free virtual proof.
What dental offices say
Real feedback from dental practices ordering custom ice packs from Gelpax.
"We hand one to every patient after an extraction. Swelling call-backs dropped noticeably and patients love having something with our name on it to take home."
— General Dentist, Ohio
"Print quality is excellent — our logo looks exactly like our signage. We've ordered three times and the consistency is there."
— Oral Surgery Practice Manager, Arizona
"Ordered the $1 sample to test it on a staff member's jaw. It fit perfectly. Placed a bulk order the same day."
— Dental Office Manager, North Carolina
Quick FAQ
For the full FAQ, see our dental collection page.
What size ice pack works best for tooth extraction and oral surgery aftercare?+
Most dental offices we work with use the 3x5 for cheek and jaw coverage after extractions and wisdom-teeth removal — it's long enough to wrap around without being too large for a patient to hold in place. For broader post-surgical coverage, the 5x7 works well. The 4" round and 3x3 are better for smaller targeted areas like a single extraction site or TMJ spot.
Can I print my dental practice's logo on the ice packs?+
Yes. We print your full-color logo directly onto the pack and offer multiple pack colors. We'll send a free virtual proof before production so you can approve the look before anything is made.
How long does it take to produce custom branded ice packs?+
Production lead time is 10 business days from the point your virtual proof is approved.
Are these safe for patients to use at home?+
Yes. Gelpax gel packs are FDA-registered and designed for repeated home use. They freeze solid, stay flexible when cold, and are safe for direct contact through thin clothing or a cloth barrier.
Can I get a sample before placing a bulk order?+
Yes. The sample pack is free — you just pay $1 for shipping. It ships with a generic Gelpax logo so you can feel the print quality and gel weight and test the size on a real patient or staff member before you commit to a bulk run.
Are Gelpax products FDA-registered?+
Yes, our gel pack products are FDA-registered. We've been manufacturing in the USA since 2004, working with thousands of dental and medical practices across the country.
Ready to put your logo on a dental aftercare essential?
Start with a $1 sample, or call our team and we'll walk you through sizes, pricing, and proofs in under 10 minutes.