Start the whitening process by brushing your teeth. Rinse well. Place a dot of bleaching gel in the front portion of the custom fitted tray and spread the gel with the syringe tip. Place the trays on your teeth and gently press the tray to move the gel into place. Wipe away any excess gel on the gum tissue with your finger or tissue and spit out any excess. Wear the tray overnight. Remove the trays, wipe the gel out with tissue and use a toothbrush with water (not paste) to clean the trays thoroughly.

After the initial whitening treatment, use Opalescence Go 1-2 nights a month as needed to maintain the desired shade.

Every individual whitens at a different rate, but the average time that most people notice a color change is wearing the trays daily for 2-3 weeks. Yellow and brown stains bleach faster than blue or grey stained teeth.

Opalescence Go is an aqueous-based solution that is less sensitive than traditional whitening. If sensitivity does occur, use the Sooth gel as directed. To help in preventing or temporarily reducing sensitivity, you may choose to use a toothpaste for “sensitive teeth” which usually takes 4-6 weeks for a noticeable change.

Patients with periodontal disease or with excessive root surface exposure may notice some sensitivity. Use a “sensitive teeth” toothpaste and nighttime fluoride rinse to help desensitize your teeth prior to bleaching.