Teeth whitening Opalescence: home and professional

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Beautiful, snow-white teeth have always been a sign of success and health. Teeth whitening is one of the ways to get the desired result in a short time.

You can get a lighter shade of enamel at home, but professional whitening by a dentist allows you to achieve a dazzling smile safely, effectively and painlessly.

Dentistry clinic Prosmail.RU offers various teeth whitening systems. Professional whitening in a clinic - Opalescence Boost, Philips Zoom! White Speed (Zoom4); Home whitening (teeth whitening trays made in our laboratory): – DAYWHITE, Opalescence Treswite, Opalescence PF.

At the Prosmail.ru clinic, teeth whitening is carried out by certified dentists who have completed the necessary training and have the right to carry out this procedure. Our specialists will help you choose the most optimal whitening system for your teeth.

Before the procedure, it is mandatory to undergo a preventive examination and professional teeth cleaning. If caries or inflammation of the gums is detected, you will be offered ways to eliminate these problems, after which teeth whitening will be carried out.

Indications for whitening

Fluorosis, that is, a change in the shade of enamel in the form of spots of different colors that occurs when drinking water with a high fluoride content.
Tetracycline teeth are observed after consuming the antibiotic tetracycline. Manifests itself in the coloration of enamel from light yellow to brown.
Age-related changes in enamel - the surface layer of enamel becomes thinner and changes when consuming “coloring” foods, as a result, teeth darken. Teeth can also darken due to smoking and nerve removal. In all of the above cases, tooth enamel can be significantly brightened thanks to the use of Opalescence gel.
Whitening with the Opalescence system is recommended before prosthetics, placing veneers on teeth or carrying out composite restorations. To achieve a stable shade, you need to wait about a week after the procedure.

Advantages

Long-lasting formula;
20% water in the gel prevents overdrying;
a noticeable change in the shade of tooth enamel after the first session;
excellent results are achieved without the use of special lamps;
to prevent tooth hypersensitivity, the whitening gel contains potassium nitrate and fluoride;
the cost of such a service is an order of magnitude lower than, for example, ZOOM whitening;
Unlike other whitening gels, Opalescence, due to its sticky formula, does not leak from the tray;
the results of medical studies have shown that whitening with fluoride has remineralizing properties, and therefore this technology is effective and safe;
During the procedure, caries prevention is carried out;
there is a huge range of concentrations and flavors of whitening gel on the market;
thoughtful design of the Opalescence system - from convenient syringes and personal aligners to Opalescense sets;
The Opalescence system offers the procedure both in the dentist’s chair and self-whitening.

Contraindications to the procedure

Whitening with Opalescence brand products should not be performed on pregnant and lactating women, children under 18 years of age, or people with allergies to hydrogen peroxide and carbamide. The use of the technology is contraindicated if you have bad teeth or inflamed gums in your mouth, as well as multiple restorations in the smile area.

Important! If you have fillings, dentures, or crowns on your front teeth, you need to remember that they cannot be whitened and their color will remain unchanged, unlike natural enamel. Therefore, patients with such a clinical situation should not undergo the procedure, or after it all old restorations will have to be replaced with new ones.

Professional whitening system Opalescence Xtra Boost

Opalescence Xtra Boost was originally created as a more convenient and effective method of teeth whitening compared to other known technologies. Its main component is an active gel, which is based on a 38% solution of hydrogen peroxide.

Procedure for a whitening session:

Before the procedure, the dentist applies a special protective gel OpalDam to the soft tissues of the oral cavity, which eliminates the possibility of damage and irritation.
Then, using a special technique, the contents of two syringes are mixed (one of them contains hydrogen peroxide, the other contains the activator), pumping in both directions at least 5-6 times. The prepared mixture is squeezed into a red syringe, then a special black nozzle is put on it and the application of the prepared composition begins.
The vestibular part of the teeth is covered with a layer of gel 0.5-1 mm thick. The dentist, using a nozzle with a brush, mixes the gel well directly on the surface of the teeth, thus achieving the maximum effect from the procedure.
Opalescence Xtra Boost is removed after 10-15 minutes with a dental vacuum cleaner (in case of increased sensitivity - a little earlier).
After preliminary cleaning with a vacuum cleaner, the teeth should be thoroughly rinsed with a stream of water. A vacuum cleaner is used at the same time. These manipulations are performed with extreme caution.
If necessary, the whitening procedure can be repeated if the patient has no signs of tooth sensitivity. In this case, the doctor prepares a new portion of the mixture. The condition of the teeth is monitored every 10-15 minutes.

Whitening using the Opalescence Xtra Boost system is rationally carried out to enhance and restore whiteness, both of the entire dentition, and of one tooth and even part of it. Dentists use this technique for intracoronal bleaching.

Types of Opalescence for home use

If you want to lighten your enamel on your own, or want to maintain the results obtained in dentistry for a long time, then you can try Opalescence teeth whitening at home. Moreover, the manufacturer offers a lot of options for these purposes. However, before using the remedies listed below, we strongly recommend that you consult a doctor.

Opalescence PF

There are several options for brightening gel here - with 10%, 15% and 20% carbamide peroxide in the composition. The manufacturer recommends the product for those whose enamel darkening is caused by consuming “colored” foods and drinks (coffee, berries, wine, sauces).

Suitable for use in mouth guards only! The consistency of the gel is viscous, it applies well and does not leak out of the trays. Before use, consultation with a doctor is necessary, since depending on the clinical situation, the manufacturer recommends that each patient have a different time for the gel to remain on the teeth - for some it can be 1-2 hours a day, for others - 8-10 hours (the product is left for the entire night).

On a note! The manufacturer offers different sets of Opalescence PF. The first one includes only four syringes with gel; it has a low price - about 1800 rubles. The second, costing about 3,800 rubles, includes eight syringes with gel, a case for mouth guards, a travel bag and specialized toothpaste. But there is no talk anywhere about the mouth guards themselves, so be careful. Mouth guards for these kits must be purchased separately. For example, you can order individual ones in dentistry.

The composition for home use should be stored in the refrigerator, but before use, it must be warmed to room temperature.

“I decided to have opalescence whitening after I saw my friend’s photos before and after the procedure on Instagram. I was very impressed! She had a set with 20%, and I bought the same, and also ordered mouth guards on the Internet. After some time, I regretted my decision, because for me the remedy turned out to be powerful. I couldn’t sit for more than an hour a day, because... It stung my gums and hurt my teeth. I had pain in my teeth at night, too, and took painkillers. The result - the lightening effect was really quite good, but the pain and aches persisted for a very long time, appearing even from cold air. I conclude that before this I should have gone to the dentist and gotten a consultation. Next time I’m going to do that.”
Natali, fragment of a review from the site irecommend.ru

Opalescence TresWhite Supreme

This kit contains a ready-made kit - trays filled with Opalescence teeth whitening gel. The composition contains a 10% concentration of hydrogen peroxide, potassium nitrite and sodium fluoride to strengthen enamel, peach, melon or mint flavors (optional) for fresh breath.

The kit is intended for use within 5–10 days. You need to wear the mouth guards every day for 30–60 minutes, but if discomfort and pain occur, you should stop using the product and consult a doctor.

The cost of the kit is about 5,500 rubles.

TresWhite Ortho Mint

This set again includes ready-made mouth guards in the amount of 10 pieces for the lower and upper jaws, which are already filled with gel. However, teeth whitening with the Opalescence TresWhite Ortho System is not for everyone, but only for people who are undergoing orthodontic treatment with braces. The gel contains 8% carbamide peroxide, strengthening and antibacterial components. The taste is mint.

The price of the Opalescence TresWhite Ortho teeth whitening kit is approximately the same as for the previous one - about 5,600 rubles.

Professional whitening system Opalescence Boost PF

Teeth whitening using this system, which is based on 40% hydrogen peroxide, is also carried out in the dentist's chair.

The system has a PF formula (potassium nitrate plus fluoride), which reduces tooth sensitivity and is effective in preventing caries.

Instructions for Opalescence Boost:

You should make sure that the syringes are tightly secured.
First, gently press the plunger of the red syringe, then also gently press the plunger of the white one.
To mix, make approximately 20-25 back-and-forth movements.
After mixing, leave the whitening gel in the red syringe and put the brush attachment on it.

The system is very simple and easy to use, the gel is easy to apply and remove from the teeth.

Opalescence Endo Kit

The Opalescence Endo whitening system, based on 35% hydrogen peroxide, allows for intracanal and endodontic teeth whitening in a dental clinic.

Opalescence Endo instructions for use will not cause difficulties - the pre-mixed gel is easy to use and is indicated for the “whitening on the go” technique.

Opalescence is an at-home whitening system approved by the American Dental Association. Its patented formula allows you to achieve the desired results in a matter of days.

Operating principle of Opalescence technology

When they talk about “Opalescence”, we are talking about chemical teeth whitening, or rather, one of the types of chemical whitening. To activate the brightening gel, the doctor or the patient himself (if the procedure is performed at home) does not need to use a lamp, heat or light. A chemical composition is used as an activator.

All Opalescence kits include a hydrogen peroxide-based brightening gel and a chemical activator. You must first mix them, and for convenience and accuracy of dosage, the manufacturer has come up with a special “syringe in a syringe” system.

Home whitening system Opalescence Patient Kit

Opalescence effectively eliminates complete or partial darkening of tooth enamel as a result of systemic, congenital, age-related, natural, traumatic and pharmacological factors. Good results are achieved when working with tetracycline staining and fluorescent stains. Opalescence Patient Kit is used in trays.

Instructions for use:

Rinse the mouthguard and wipe dry, brush your teeth with any toothpaste.
Squeeze out the required amount of gel evenly from a plastic syringe onto the front side of the mouthguard (but not more than a third of the total volume of one syringe).
Distribute the gel evenly and place the mouthguard on your teeth. Press firmly with your fingers, then use a napkin to remove any excess gel that has come out beyond the tray.
The time for teeth whitening depends on the concentration of the gel. To achieve ideal results, keep Opalescence at: 35% for approximately 30 minutes. 20% - from 2 to 4 hours. 15% - from 4 to 6 hours. 10% - from 6 to 10 hours (it is recommended to use it overnight).
Take out the mouth guard, rinse it under water, and rinse your mouth thoroughly with slightly warm water.

How it works?

Opalescence is a colorless gel with a prolonged action.
It was developed quite recently, and the first to test its effect on their own teeth were the Americans. Which is not surprising, since this product was released by the American company Ultradent, which is a recognized leader in the production of whitening products. The whitening product is packaged in syringes, and this is done for the convenience of filling a tray, the use of which is implied when carrying out the procedure yourself. The drug contains an activator, which “forces” hydrogen or carbamide peroxide to disintegrate into individual elements. During the chemical reaction, oxygen molecules are released, which, in turn, interact with the pigments. As a result, they are lightened and removed, and the enamel is not damaged at all, since the drug only affects the pigments. Thanks to this, you can lighten the enamel by 10 tones, and the most important thing is that the result can last up to three years, and here a lot depends on the concentration of perhydrol.

Opalescence Whitening Toothpaste

For patients who wish to maintain the shade of already whitened teeth, Opalescence toothpaste is perfect.

Features of toothpaste:

The unique Opalescence formula makes it possible to quickly and effectively release fluoride ions, maximizing their enrichment of tooth enamel.
The paste has low abrasiveness.
Protects teeth from re-staining after whitening.
Removes deposits from the enamel surface, making teeth several shades lighter in just 1 month.
Reduces gum inflammation.

Opalescence's fresh scent and unique features make toothpaste the best alternative for those who want to maintain a healthy mouth.

Maintaining the result

To consolidate the effect obtained after Boost whitening, for 2 days it is prohibited to consume food with artificial or natural dyes: carbonated drinks, coffee, black tea, wine, etc. You should also stop smoking or reduce its frequency.

In order to visit the dental office less often for re-lightening, you need to take a comprehensive approach to oral care. Do not forget to brush your teeth daily and rinse with special compounds.