Modern dentistry uses three main technologies for teeth whitening:
In each of them, a special whitening kit is used, which includes a gel containing hydrogen peroxide or carbamide.
In the last two cases, the activation of the substance requires the help of a catalyst, but home or professional Opalescence teeth whitening does not need it, which greatly simplifies the procedure and reduces the consumption of materials.
Teeth whitening with the “Opalescens” system is an American technology (developed by the company Ultradent Products) that allows you to get an excellent effect even in one session (at the NOWA clinic).
A snow-white smile with the help of this component is achieved without an aggressive effect on the enamel or damage to its mineral structure.
In the NOWA network of dental clinics, teeth whitening is performed using various systems, including Opalescence.
With us, you can choose mouthguards for home whitening or have an effect on tooth enamel directly in the dentist’s office.
Photo. Teeth whitening system Opalescence.
How the “Opalescence” lighting method works:
When working with the “Opalescens” system, the most important thing is the right concentration of the gel (including for a home mouth guard – a doctor’s consultation is mandatory here).
Opalescence whitening is a cosmetic dentistry that is available only after oral cavity rehabilitation.
The procedure is not performed:
In case of any dental diseases, whitening is also contraindicated (carried out after treatment).
Indications for whitening systems Opalescence, USA:
Whitening is often carried out as part of a beautiful smile modeling program – when planning tooth restoration, prosthetics, installation of veneers, composite fillings, etc.
Whitening “Opalescens” is performed in one of two options – in the dentist’s office or at home, where the patient himself controls the time of wearing the mouthguard.
There is an important clarification here: you can use the whitening component only after visiting a doctor.
Even if you plan to use the system exclusively at home, you should still visit your dentist:
WARNING! What can’t be done:
If these conditions are not met, there is a high risk of damage to your gums and teeth!
Be attentive and careful!
Beautiful dentition, white teeth, whole enamel and dentin – all this is the result of the joint work of the doctor and the patient.
Professional whitening with the Opalescence system involves the use of gels by the dentist after he determines the initial color (table of shades) and the patient expresses the desired result of the procedure.
The applied composition (Boost PF or Xtra Boost series) is applied already in an activated state (a syringe is used) exclusively to the teeth.
The gingiva and other soft tissues are isolated while whitening is in progress to avoid damage.
The term of application of bleach is from 10-15 minutes, exposure time – up to 15 minutes for each of the sessions.
All whitening takes no more than an hour and takes place in conditions of maximum comfort for the patient.
At the end of the process, the dentist and the patient compare the result together to evaluate the whitening effect.
Home teeth whitening “Opalescens” involves the periodic wearing of a special mouthguard, it is made individually and issued in our clinic.
You can wear a mouth guard at home every day or periodically (as the dentist will say).
The time of its exposure depends on the degree of sensitivity of the teeth.
An important point: if professional whitening by the Opalescence system can provide the desired effect in just one procedure (except for whitening teeth from the inside), then the home course is always carried out in several stages.
And before using eye drops, in any case, it is necessary to visit a dentist (remove plaque and tartar, inspect each row for damage to the enamel).
Read more about teeth whitening at home at the given link.
Opalescence professional teeth whitening is carried out in courses for 1 visit to a doctor (hygienist) or after some time of wearing caps at home.
If this is office lighting, then in one session you can lighten your teeth by 2-4 tones.
If the whitening is done at home, the result will appear a little later (depends on individual indicators – the condition of the teeth, their sensitivity, the habits of the patient).
Professional and home whitening is recommended no more than once every six months.
But this does not mean that you have to buy new gels at least twice a year: in practice, teeth retain their white color for 3-5 years after the Opalescence whitening course ends.
True, there is one condition: the better a person follows the rules of hygiene, the longer the result will last.
You need not only toothpaste, a brush or floss, but also professional cleaning of the oral cavity, during which dense soft plaque and hard tartar are removed.
The entire procedure of teeth whitening with Opalescence gel involves applying the component in the clinic and washing it off (or wearing a comfortable mouth guard at home).
The instructions do not provide for any mechanical effects, so chemical effects should not cause pain.
For the prevention of tooth sensitivity (comfort of the patient), the manufacturer included fluorine and potassium nitrate in the gel – they effectively reduce the feeling of discomfort.
Of course, active components are present in the gel, but the doctor selects an absolutely safe concentration of them (as prescribed by the instructions).
In other words, not only the quality, but also the comfort of the procedure completely depends on the qualifications of the dentist.
At NOWA Clinic, we offer Opalescence whitening in a fully safe and supervised clinical setting, using the latest techniques and materials.
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