Opalescence Teeth Whitening (2024)

FAQs

Why are my teeth not whitening with Opalescence? ›

Results and treatment time may vary depending on the level of staining and whiteness desired. Crowns, bridges, fillings, and veneers will not whiten. Those with gum disease, worn enamel, cavities, and exposed roots may not be good candidates for whitening their teeth.

Types of Opalescence Whitening Treatment

You wear these trays filled with carbamide peroxide gel (in varying concentrations) for a prescribed duration each day or night. This gradual approach leads to noticeable results in about a week, continually improving over time.

Opalescence teeth whitening gel's remarkable sustained release formula means the gel will continue to whiten teeth over extended periods of time, whether one is using a long-wear carbamide peroxide formula like Opalescence PF teeth whitening, or a shorter-wear hydrogen peroxide formula like Opalescence Go teeth ...

Intrinsic stains happen within the inner portion of the tooth. They can happen from overuse of fluoride, certain medications, or dental damage. They can frequently lead to a greyish look of the tooth. These stains do not react to whitening treatments, no matter how much effort you give.

Darkening or relapse of the tooth shade is expected after whitening. Relapse of shade occurs almost immediately as the freshly whitened dehydrated tooth rehydrates. Repetitive prolonged exposure of the chemical is the only way to achieve optimal results.

Your Teeth Aren't Clean

You may not see it, but your teeth may have a dirty biofilm or layer of plaque buildup that is preventing the whitening agents from targeting your tooth stains. Consider teeth whitening after your next routine dental cleaning.

Results: All four different Opalescence products damaged enamel. The most damage was done when treated for a long period (112 hours). SEM images also showed damage to enamel by all 4 products.

Opalescence Go Teeth Whitening

Available in 10% hydrogen peroxide (wear 30–60 minutes for 5–10 days) Available in 15% hydrogen peroxide (wear 15–20 minutes for 5–10 days)

As NON-refrigerated whitening products break down and degrade during storage and shipping, hydrogen ions are produced. Those hydrogen ions are acid (pH = potential of Hydrogen). Whitening gels therefore become more and more acidic as they break down, resulting in an ever increasing possibility of sensitivity and pain.

Teeth can become temporarily dehydrated after using whitening strips. Your teeth may appear more yellow as a result of this dehydration because the enamel may become dry and lack moisture. Dehydrated enamel sometimes has a transparent appearance that makes the naturally yellowish dentin underneath visible.

What is the strongest Opalescence? ›

Opalescence PF 35 is the most powerful and effective tooth-whitening gel in the Opalescence PF line available on the market today. This monumental formula provides 35% carbamide peroxide content that produces the ultimate whitening power.

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.

If you have a lot of fillings, dental bonding or crowns, you may not be a candidate for dental whitening. This is because restorations will not respond to whitening, and a whitening treatment could result in a very uneven appearance.

Tooth Whitening doesn't work for everyone, but unfortunately, some people don't care and will continually whiten their teeth to the point of enamel damage.

Tooth discoloration caused by medication, health conditions, or lost enamel may not respond well (or at all) to whitening treatments. On the other hand, stains from lifestyle and diet tend to respond well, but very heavy staining may require intensive whitening or other treatments to get the results you want.

If teeth whitening does not work for you, it might be because of the product you are using, the type of tooth stains or spots, or strength of the bleaching gel. Product type – Whitening toothpaste does not remove deeply embedded stains.

Teeth can become temporarily dehydrated after using whitening strips. Your teeth may appear more yellow as a result of this dehydration because the enamel may become dry and lack moisture. Dehydrated enamel sometimes has a transparent appearance that makes the naturally yellowish dentin underneath visible.

Opalescence Go Teeth Whitening

Available in 10% hydrogen peroxide (wear 30–60 minutes for 5–10 days) Available in 15% hydrogen peroxide (wear 15–20 minutes for 5–10 days) Teeth whitening gel contains potassium nitrate and fluoride for patient comfort.

As NON-refrigerated whitening products break down and degrade during storage and shipping, hydrogen ions are produced. Those hydrogen ions are acid (pH = potential of Hydrogen). Whitening gels therefore become more and more acidic as they break down, resulting in an ever increasing possibility of sensitivity and pain.