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Opalescence™ 10%

Carbamide Peroxide

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Opalescence 10% teeth whitening gel offers easy syringe delivery designed for use with customized take-home whitening trays. The gel contains 20% water to prevent dehydration, and the sticky, viscous teeth whitening gel does not leach from the tray and helps keep the gel and tray in place.1

  • Effective in helping reduce shade relapse as compared to competitor tooth whitening products2, 3
  • Two flavors: Mint and Regular
  • Day or night wear
  • Sticky, viscous gel won’t migrate to soft tissues and ensures tray stays securely in place
  • This product does not contain potassium nitrate or fluoride
  • Vegan—no animal products
  • Certified gluten free
  • Certified kosher

 





Opalescence 10%
Opalescence 10%

Professional Teeth Whitening Day or Night

For use with customized take-home teeth whitening trays, the award-winning Opalescence 10% teeth whitening provides personalized options for those patients who desire the best teeth whitening experience. As the global leader in whitening with over 30 years of proven success, Opalescence 10% teeth whitening will provide your patients with the white teeth and dazzling smile they deserve.

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Global Whitening Leader

With its easy syringe delivery, 10% carbamide peroxide concentration, and two great-tasting flavors (Mint or Regular), Opalescence 10% teeth whitening gel allows for convenient, comfortable, sustained wear day or night. This product does not contain potassium nitrate or fluoride. The whitening gel is formulated with at least 20% water content which helps prevent dehydration. Opalescence 10% teeth whitening gel is vegan—no animal products are used. It is also certified gluten free and certified kosher, so it fits in with the lifestyles and beliefs of patients from diverse backgrounds.

Gluten Free
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The Original Sticky, Viscous Teeth Whitening Gel

The sticky, viscous teeth whitening gel does not leach from the tray and helps keep the gel and tray in place.1 This makes the whitening treatment more comfortable and effective, which results in an exceptional teeth whitening experience for your patient. No LED teeth whitening lights are necessary with Opalescence teeth whitening, as lights do not affect the whitening results,4 in fact, some research shows that using a light for whitening can be harmful to lips and gums.5 Opalescence whitening gels contain a powerful whitening ingredient—either carbamide peroxide or hydrogen peroxide. Peroxide gels break down into water, oxygen, and reactive oxygen molecules. These reactive oxygen molecules oxidize the bonds of discolored stain molecules. By changing the stained molecules, the tooth appearance becomes lighter.6

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Custom Teeth Whitening Trays

Opalescence 10% teeth whitening offers patients a comfortable, professional teeth whitening experience in the comfort of their own home. The customized whitening trays are tailored to each patient’s smile, enhancing patient comfort and providing them the attention their smile deserves. Its efficient syringe delivery is easy to use with the custom trays and allows for just the right amount of whitening gel necessary for each application. Because of the 10% carbamide peroxide concentration used, Opalescence 10% whitening can be worn for sustained periods of time, day or night, so patients can whiten their teeth even while they sleep.

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Create an At-Home Teeth Whitening Kit for Your Patients

While each Opalescence teeth whitening kit is effective as a stand-alone teeth whitening treatment, many patients benefit from using a combination of products to meet their needs. Because each Opalescence teeth whitening product works in combination with the others, it is easy to create a customized teeth whitening kit for any patient to take home. For example, Opalescence 10% teeth whitening gel is a great way to follow-up an Opalescence™ Boost™ in-office whitening treatment and goes perfectly with the daily use of Opalescence™ Whitening Toothpaste.

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Technical Details

Formulated with High Water Content

Many whitening products on the market dehydrate teeth, resulting in uncomfortable sensitivity for patients. Opalescence 10% teeth whitening gel is made up of at least 20% water content which prevents dehydration. Opalescence gel is effective in helping reduce shade relapse as compared to competitor tooth whitening products2

Made in the USA from Globally Sourced Materials

Opalescence teeth whitening gels, trays, syringes, and toothpastes are manufactured at Ultradent’s facility in Utah from globally sourced materials. By purchasing products manufactured in the USA, you are supporting our nation’s economy and helping to provide jobs to hundreds of Americans who take pride in what they do.

Clinicals

Before and After Opalescence Whitening

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Before whitening. (Photo courtesy of Dr. Robert Nixon)

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Upper teeth after five nights of treatment, approximately 40 hours. (Photo courtesy of Dr. Robert Nixon)

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Heavy tetracycline discolorations. This whitening process can require a whitening treatment that lasts from several weeks to months.

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After whitening with Opalescence gel.

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A 12-year-old before whitening.

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After five nights of whitening.

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Moderate to advanced tetracycline stains.

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Improvement in two weeks. With tetracycline stains, treatment can require two to six months.⁴

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Procedures

Opalescence 10% Whitening Patient Instructions

See Instructions for Use for complete instructions, warnings, and precautions.

Step 1

​Express one continuous bead of gel approximately halfway up the facial side of your tray from molar to molar. This should use approximately 1/3 to 1/2 of a syringe per tray.

Step 2

​Place the tray over your teeth. Gently press, or lightly tap the tray to ensure a snug fit. Wear for 8–10 hours, or overnight. If you experience any significant sensitivity, stop treatment and talk to your dentist.

Step 3

​After whitening, remove the tray and use a soft toothbrush, or your finger, to clean any excess gel off your teeth. Rinse your mouth twice, ensuring you don't swallow any gel.

Step 4

​Clean your tray with a soft brush and cool tap water. Store the tray in the case that came with your kit.

Testimonials

​"Opalescence has had 100% patient satisfaction [in our office] for over 10 years. Despite all the changes and competition of OTC products and otherwise, Opalescence has been a product that we have been proud to stake our reputation on....The cosmetic aspect of my practice has been dramatically enhanced."

Dr. Guy Minoly – New York, NY

Frequently Asked Questions

  • How does teeth whitening work?

    Opalescence whitening gels contain a powerful whitening ingredient—either carbamide peroxide or hydrogen peroxide. Peroxide gels break down into water, oxygen, and reactive oxygen molecules. These reactive oxygen molecules oxidize the bonds of discolored stain molecules. By changing the stained molecules, the tooth appearance becomes lighter.6


    Reactive oxygen molecules permeate the entire tooth, so there is no need for the whitening agent to be in contact with every surface of the tooth for the entire tooth to be whitened.6

  • Will teeth whitening affect bond strength?

    We recommend abstaining from any whitening treatments for 7–10 days before a bonding procedure.7, 8, 9

  • How long do teeth whitening results last?

    Tooth whitening results can last a year or more.10, 11 Teeth whitening results are very stable, but depending on the patient’s nutrition and lifestyle habits, the procedure may need to be redone periodically. Due to the safety of the teeth whitening agents, this should not concern the dentist or patient.

  • Will teeth whitening cause sensitivity?

    Tooth sensitivity can occur as a result of whitening. If sensitivity occurs, it is transient and disappears after the completion of whitening treatments. If desensitizing treatments are desired, we recommend the use of UltraEZ™ desensitizing gel or Enamelast™ fluoride varnish. Opalescence™ Whitening Toothpaste Sensitivity Formula can also be used to help to prevent or lessen sensitivity if it occurs.

Research & Studies

Carbamide peroxide whitening of nonvital single discolored teeth: case reports.

Caughman WF, Frazier KB, Haywood VB. Carbamide peroxide whitening of nonvital single discolored teeth: case reports. Quintessence Int. 1999;30(3):155-61.

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/10356567 – Caughman WF, Frazier KB, Haywood VB.

History, safety and effectiveness of current bleaching techniques and applications of the nightguard vital bleaching technique.

Haywood VB. History, safety and effectiveness of current bleaching techniques and applications of the nightguard vital bleaching technique. Quintessence Int. 1992;23(7): 471-488.

http://jada.ada.org/article/S0002-8177%2815%2961001-7/pdf –

Spectrophotometric evaluation of color alterations with a new dental bleaching product in patients wearing orthodontic appliances.

Jadad E, Montoya J, Arana G, Gordillo LA, Palo RM, Loguercio AD. Spectrophotometric evaluation of color alterations with a new dental bleaching product in patients wearing orthodontic appliances. Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop. 2011;140(1):e43-7.

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21724070 – Jadad E, Montoya J, Arana G, Gordillo LA, Palo RM, Loguercio AD.

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  • 2. Grobler SR, Majeed A, Hayward R, et al. A clinical study of the effectiveness of two different 10% carbamide peroxide bleaching products: a 6-month followup. Int J Dent. 2011:167525. doi:10.1155/2011/167525
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  • 5. Bruzell EM, Johnsen B, Aalerud TN, Dahl JE, Christensen T. In vitro efficacy and risk for adverse effects of light-assisted tooth bleaching. Photochem Photobiol Sci. 2009;8(3):377–385. doi:10.1039/b813132e
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  • 8. Spyrides GM, Perdigão J, Pagani C, Araújo MA, Spyrides SM. Effect of whitening agents on dentin bonding. J Esthet Dent. 2000;12(5):264–270. doi:10.1111/j.1708-8240.2000.tb00233.x
  • 9. Unlu N, Cobankara FK, Ozer F. Effect of elapsed time following bleaching on the shear bond strength of composite resin to enamel. J Biomed Mater Res B Appl Biomater. 2008 Feb;84(2):363–368.
  • 10. de Geus JL, de Lara MB, Hanzen TA, et al. One-year follow-up of at-home bleaching in smokers before and after dental prophylaxis. J Dent. 2015;43(11):1346-1351.
  • 11. Wiegand A, Drebenstedt S, Roos M, Magalhães AC, Attin T. 12-month color stability of enamel, dentine, and enamel-dentine samples after bleaching. Clin Oral Investig. 2008;12(4):303-310.