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Brush teeth before inserting tray. 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.
Can I wear Opalescence 20 overnight?
With four different concentrations and three flavors, you can wear Opalescence for as little as 30 minutes per day—or even overnight! Opalescence tooth whitening gel contains PF (potassium nitrate and fluoride), which helps maintain the health of enamel throughout the whitening process.
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.
Do I brush my teeth after using Opalescence?
Using a soft-bristle toothbrush, brush your teeth with Opalescence PF Toothpaste, a desensitizing toothpaste, for 2 weeks. Continue to brush with Opalescence PF Toothpaste (desensitizing toothpaste), but brush 30 minutes before you insert your tray, and wait 30 minutes after whitening to brush again.
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.
How often should I 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 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.
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.
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.
Do you refrigerate Opalescence go?
Each packet comes with and upper and lower pre-filled bleaching tray. Product must be kept refrigerated. Before using, allow product to warm to room temperature, this will make it easier for the tray to adhere to the teeth.
Which Opalescence is the strongest?
With 40% hydrogen peroxide, Opalescence Boost whitening is the strongest whitening product available.
Can I skip a day of teeth whitening?
To get the best result quickly, teeth whitening treatment days should not be interrupted. However, if you miss or skip a day, the treatment days should be extended to compensate.
How long after teeth whitening can I eat?
In general, you should avoid foods that are likely to cause re-staining or irritate sensitive teeth. After a short time you can resume a normal healthy diet, normally between 24-72 hours.
How long should I leave whitening strips on?
Limit use to just 5 minutes a day. Longer wear time can result in tooth sensitivity. If you are looking for faster whitening results, please try Crest 3D White Whitestrips Classic Vivid, It is formulated to be worn for 30 minutes daily and provide results in only 10 days.
Can Opalescence damage teeth?
Conclusion: All 4 Opalescence products damaged enamel. Higher damage was done by the 10% carbamide peroxide and 20% carbamide peroxide products because of the much longer exposure period (112 hours in comparison to 7 hours).
Can I drink water with whitening trays in?
Do not eat or drink while you have your trays in. “Day” whitening – just wear the trays for 1 – 2 hours. “Night” whitening – wear the trays overnight while you sleep. After whitening, rinse your mouth, and rinse the whitening trays with cold water.
How long does teeth whitening gel last in the fridge?
Most whitening gel lasts about a year after it is made. If it is kept in the refrigerator, the gel can still be good for use a little longer than a year. Over time the gel oxidizes and loses its potency. The gel will begin to look white or foggy if it is old.
How long does Opalescence teeth whitening last?
A common question our patients ask when considering these treatments is how long they can expect their smile to remain bright. For most patients, the results of Opalescence Boost – a one-hour in-office treatment – typically last from 6 to 12 months.
Which toothpaste is best for whitening teeth?
Here are the best whitening toothpaste options: Best overall: Colgate Total Whitening Toothpaste. Best natural toothpaste: Tom’s of Maine Simply White Clean Mint. Best for sensitive teeth: Crest Pro Health Gum and Sensitivity Gentle Whitening. Best for intense whitening: Colgate Optic White Advanced Sparkling White.
Can I whiten my teeth for one month?
A maintenance whitening of one day every month or every other month can be performed to maintain the desired brightness in the long term.
How can I instantly whiten my teeth?
HERE ARE A FEW TIPS TO MAKE YOUR TEETH WHITER IN FIVE MINUTES MUSTARD OIL AND SALT. It is a unique home remedy for teeth whitening and for killing the harmful bacteria in your mouth. BAKING SODA AND LEMON JUICE. It is another home remedy to whiten your teeth considerably, from the comforts of your own home. BANANA PEEL.
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.
How long does it take for Opalescence go to work?
Each box comes with 20 trays: 10 for the bottom teeth, 10 for the top. With one box, you will see a visible difference in your teeth shade. All it takes is between 15 and 60 minutes of wear-time per day, so you can whiten in traffic, at work, in the shower, anywhere!.
Do I brush my teeth before Opalescence go?
Brush your teeth prior to beginning a whitening session. When finished, remove bleaching trays and brush teeth with a soft bristle toothbrush. Rinse with water and DO NOT swallow the excess gel.
