Opalescence Teeth Whitening For Your Most
Fabulous Smile

Opalescence Teeth Whitening For Your Most Fabulous Smile

As an orthodontist in Plano, we understand that the esthetics of your smile is just as important to you as how it works. We also know and love that the end of orthodontics treatment is a pretty fantastic day. That’s why we’re pleased to offer Opalescence™ Teeth Whitening solutions to make that reveal even more satisfying!

What is Opalescence teeth whitening?

More than 30 years ago, the creator of Opalescence (a dentist) was prompted by his persistent teenaged daughter to find a better way to whiten teeth. He found that by using a sticky, viscous gel, the solution would stay in place. This provided a sustained release of peroxide, allowing the oxygen molecules from the whitening agent to spread thoroughly over the teeth to react with discolored molecules … and whiten teeth!

How white can I expect my teeth to look?

Whiteness depends on the degree of discoloration as well as many other factors as well how your teeth respond to whitening. In general, your teeth can be whitened up to eight shades, but it takes a change of just two to three shades to make a noticeable difference.

Your own long-term results will be influenced on your eating and drinking habits (dark berries, coffee, tea, red wine, etc.). If you find it hard to completely eliminate these and other stain-causing choices from your diet, touch-up treatments at regular intervals will definitely be necessary. We’ll help you decide which treatment is the best one for your smile, and Opalescence also offers a whitening toothpaste to help keep your teeth their whitest and brightest longer.

Is there a such thing as being too young or too old to get teeth whitening done?

According to the Academy of General Dentistry, teeth whitening has become the most-demanded cosmetic procedure for patients under twenty – an ideal smile booster to complement completing orthodontics and prom or graduation prep, however it is not recommended for children while their teeth are still developing. After childhood, age is not a consideration and most people, from teens to seniors, can benefit from teeth whitening.

Opalescence™ Boost™ In-Office Whitening

In just about an hour, we can whiten your teeth by up to eight shades while you sit back and relax in the dental chair. There are no bright or uncomfortable lights to disturb you – the whitening gel self-activates so all you need to think about is the stunning results.

How does it work?

Once we’ve decided together the level of whitening you want to achieve, we will show you an example of the desired color next to your current teeth with the use of a shade guide, and together we’ll re-confirm the optimal shade for your new smile, to confirm our direction. We will then document your pre-treatment teeth color so that after treatment, we can compare and admire.

We take precautions to ensure that the whitening gel is applied to just your teeth. This is done by use of a protective barrier that is placed over your gums. We’ll also place a protective barrier so that your lips do not touch the whitening gel. As always, we want you to be 100% comfortable. We’ll show you everything we’re going to use as we go along. If at any time you have questions or are not clear on the treatment steps, let us know. We want you to have all the answers you need.

We’ll make sure you have everything you need to make the time pass quickly. And if there’s anything that you need, just let us know.

Your teeth whitening appointment will usually be completed in approximately 60 minutes. When your treatment is completed, and the whitening gel has done its work, there are just a couple more steps to do. The first is to remove the whitening gel. It will be thoroughly washed off your teeth. The second and last step? The big reveal! Together we’ll celebrate your in-office teeth whitening smile transformation!

Opalescence™ PF Take-Home Whitening

If you’d prefer a more gradual transformation, then take home whitening may be a better choice for you. Opalescence PF has five concentration strengths so we can tailor your experience to your specific wants and needs.

No matter which option is best for your individual needs, we start by creating a customised tooth whitening tray. But don’t worry about those goopy impressions. We use a small handheld digital impression system that takes accurate scans. It’s a far more comfortable option than the tray and putty impressions of the past. This tray is designed to specifically contour to the unique shape of your teeth to ensure the best results and to fit snuggly to hold the whitening product without leaking.

When your customized whitening tray is completed, we’ll send you home with the solution you’ve chosen. We’ll also give you one-to-one instructions on how to fill with just the right amount of whitening solution (never overfill as it will waste gel and you don’t want to ingest it), how to wear the trays, when to wear the trays, and how to clean them. Opalescence PF is designed to wear for as few as 15 minutes, or as long as overnight. This is truly an individualized option!

If you are considering teeth whitening as part of your journey to beautiful, straight teeth, give Wincrest Orthodontics a call! We can make a recommendation for the best product to brighten your smile!