How Can You Brighten Your Smile?

Is It Safe?

Yes.  Whitening your teeth, under the supervision of your dentist, has been proven safe in clinical studies over a period of many years.  The primary ingredient in Opalescence is carbamide peroxide, which has been safely used to brighten the smiles of millions of people worldwide.  Additionally, Opalescence 10% holds the American Dental Association’s Seal of Approval.

How Does It Work?

Your dentist will take impressions of your teeth that will allow for custom trays to be made for your bleaching procedure.  The Opalescence gel is placed in these thin comfortable trays and fitted over your teeth.  As you whiten your teeth, carbamide peroxide is broken down and oxygen enters the enamel and dentin.  This bleaches out the discolored areas.  The structure of the tooth is not changed.  The color of the tooth is simply made lighter.

How Long Does It Take?

Results are often seen after one night.  Optimum natural whiteness usually occurs when the process is continued for a week to 10 days.  Your doctor will go over what you can expect for your individual situation.

Are There Any Side Effects?

There are a small number of people that could experience increased sensitivity to hot or cold during the whitening process.  This is temporary and can be treated with ibuprofen or another product your dentist may have.  The sensitivity will normally go away within the first 48 hours after the whitening process is completed.

How Long Will It Last?