Opalescence Take-Home Whitening

Dr. Steven evaluates your teeth, notes your current shade, and confirms you are a good candidate. Active cavities and gum disease must be addressed before whitening. He'll set realistic expectations for your results and review how existing crowns, veneers, or bonding on visible teeth will not change color — important to discuss before starting.

A precise digital scan is taken to fabricate custom-fitted whitening trays. The trays are designed to hold gel in close contact with every tooth surface while minimizing contact with your gum tissue — which is what separates professional trays from over-the-counter options.

You load a small dot of Opalescence 10% carbamide peroxide gel into each tooth compartment and wear the trays overnight — typically 6–8 hours. Results begin showing within the first few nights. Most patients reach their desired result within 8–14 nights. You stop when you are satisfied and save the remaining gel and trays for periodic touch-ups.

A brief check-in to evaluate your result, answer questions, and discuss a maintenance plan. Touch-up gel is available when you need it — most patients do 1–2 nights of touch-up every few months to maintain the result.