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At-Home Whitening Instructions Lightly tap tray to adapt sides to teeth. Unless directed otherwise, wear Opalescence 10% for 8-10 hours or overnight, Opalescence 15% for 4-6 hours, Opalescence 20% for 2-4 hours, and Opalescence 35% for thirty minutes. Remove Excess gel with clean finger or soft toothbrush.
How often should you use Opalescence 20?
It comes in three different strengths PF10%, PF15% and PF22%, they all are made with Potassium Nitrate and Fluoride. It is safer and easer then ever to whiten you teeth at home. In just 1 to 2 hours, twice a day for 7 to 10 days.
How long do you leave whitening gel on your teeth?
The typical at-home whitening kit prescribed by a dentist contains about 10% hydrogen peroxide or carbamide. With such products, dentists typically advise their patients to wear their mouth trays for two to four hours.
How many days in a row can you use Opalescence?
We recommend starting with wearing trays for three consecutive days. The amount of time you wear them will depend on the percent- age of hydrogen peroxide. After three days, evaluate the results, as well as the sensitivity. Unbox your new Opalescence Go trays.
Can I sleep with Opalescence 20?
With four different concentrations and three flavors, you can wear Opalescence for as little as 30 minutes per day—or even overnight!.
What happens if you leave whitening gel on too long?
Always follow the manufacturer’s directions when using whitening products. Leaving them on for too long can cause tooth sensitivity, gum irritation, and tooth damage.
How long do you keep UV light on teeth?
When and how do I use the light? Use the light at the end of your ARC teeth whitening treatment (30 minutes total wear time). Apply the strips to your top and bottom teeth and leave on for 30 minutes total.
Do you brush your teeth after whitening gel?
We recommend that with any form of whitening that teeth are brushed beforehand. This is to ensure that any plaque (this sticky surface layer on your teeth) is removed and that any whitening agent present in the strips or gel gets the closest contact with the teeth.
Should I use Opalescence everyday?
If you are looking for a whitening toothpaste, we recommend Opalescence Whitening Toothpaste which successfully whitens by removing surface stains and is gentle enough to use daily without damaging your enamel.
How many times a week should you whiten your teeth?
There are many choices for bleaching teeth at home, the most common include: Tooth whitening strips and gels. Applied directly to the teeth with a brush or a thin strip, these peroxide-based tooth bleaching products usually need to be applied once or twice a day for 10 to 14 days.
How many days in a row can you use Opalescence 35?
a. Normal Treatment time is anywhere from 3-8 days. Do not exceed 8 days in a row without consulting your Dentist.
How long does Opalescence 20 take to work?
Unless directed otherwise, wear Opalescence 10% for 8-10 hours or overnight, Opalescence 15% for 4-6 hours, Opalescence 20% for 2-4 hours, and Opalescence 35% for thirty minutes. Remove Excess gel with clean finger or soft toothbrush.
Can Opalescence damage gums?
High concentrations of carbamide peroxide or hydrogen peroxide teeth whitening gel are not safe for the soft tissues inside the mouth. If the gel contacts the lining of the cheeks, lips, tongue and/or gums, a chemical burn results. The gums will turn white and blister in a painful reaction to this strong gel.
Which Opalescence is the strongest?
With 40% hydrogen peroxide, Opalescence Boost whitening is the strongest whitening product available.
Is Poladay or Polanight better?
Poladay uses hydrogen peroxide which is faster working, for a quicker treatment. Polanight, however, uses carbamide peroxide, a slower acting chemical that will provide a gentler whitening process. Poladay trays can be worn for as little as 30 minutes a day and repeated for 5-10 days depending on requirements.
Should I brush my teeth after whitening trays?
Do not eat, drink, or smoke while your bleaching trays are in your mouth! If you do, you may stain your teeth more. After removing the tray, brush your teeth well to remove the gel from your teeth. Clean the tray by brushing it with a toothbrush and water, then store the tray in its container.
How long does it take to see results from teeth whitening trays?
How long does it take to see results? Typically, at-home tray whitening takes 10-14 days to complete with results sometimes appearing in as few as three to five days.
How often should I use whitening gel?
Dentists typically recommend getting one or two professional whitening treatments per year. At-home whitening kits can be used for up to 14 consecutive days. People who have gotten professional whitening can maintain their results by using these kits a few times a year.
How often can I use LED teeth whitening?
How Often Should You Use It? Use 15 minutes once a day for 21 days, and then one to two times weekly to maintain that beautiful smile. You’ll see visible results just after an hour of your first use.
Does teeth whitening gel need to be refrigerated?
Teeth whitening products containing whitening gel can be refrigerated in order to prolong the shelf life of the product. If you decide to store it un-refrigerated it will last for about 1 year. It is very important that you keep it in the fridge and do not attempt to freeze it.
How long does teeth whitening gel take to work?
You should start seeing results from a whitening gel tray in about a week, with maximum results seen in 2 to 4 weeks’ time. The amount of whitening you see will vary based on the strength of the peroxide used and length of time worn.
Does saliva ruin teeth whitening?
Hydrogen peroxide is sensitive. We want it to break down in your mouth but there is one big problem: your saliva neutralizes it almost instantly! Any saliva that makes its way into your whitening trays can completely kill the process, leaving you with spotty results and uneven whitening, if any at all!May 8, 2018.
Can you swallow teeth whitening gel?
What happens if I swallow the strip or some of the gel from the strip? No adverse effects will result from ingesting the peroxide gel. It will simply pass through your system without causing any damage. However, swallowing large amounts of peroxide can cause nausea and stomach irritation.
How long should I use Opalescence 15?
Lightly tap tray to adapt sides to teeth. Unless directed otherwise by your dentist, wear Opalescence 10% for 8–10 hours or overnight, Opalescence 15% for 4–6 hours, Opalescence 20% for 2–4 hours, and Opalescence 35% for 30 minutes. Remove excess gel with clean finger or soft toothbrush.
How many days should I use Opalescence go 15?
Wear times will differ depending on whether you use Opalescence GO 10, which has 10% hydrogen peroxide gel or Opalescence GO 15, which has 15% hydrogen peroxide gel. Trays are generally worn from 15 minutes to one hour per day for anywhere from five to 10 days.
How long after Opalescence can I eat?
Teeth whitening instructions for all products, including Opalescence, will advise you to avoid drinking or eating any foods for 48 hours that if you spilt them down your white shirt, for instance, would stain it.
