Carbide peroxide is the main whitening agent in many teeth bleaching products such as Opalescence PF gels, and dentist whitening laser treatments. It is also known as carbamide peroxide, urea peroxide, urea hydrogen peroxide, percarbamide, etc and is an oxidising agent existing in the form of white crystals that will releases oxygen upon contact with water. Although carbamide peroxide can be used to relieve minor inflammation of gums, slight dental and oral mucosal irritations, most consumers today think of it as a cosmetic teeth bleacher. Carbide peroxide is known to irritate the human skin and respiratory system although it is relatively safe and does not hurt at low concentrations of 10% and below. However, it will be dangerously corrosive and may even cause white chemical burns at high concentrations above 35%. This is the reason why most over DIY teeth whitening products contain lower concentrations of carbide peroxide (typically around 15%) while the prescription whitening series such as opalescence treswhite supreme that contains 35% peroxide are only available at the dentist clinics because they require careful control and usage as well as the expertise of your dentist to use for maximum whitening and safety results. The magic opalescence pf 15% concentration for DIY teeth gels is a result of market research and fine tuning after receiving complains of teeth aches and burns from consumers that have bought into "high potency" teeth gels.
Carbide peroxide is converted to hydrogen peroxide upon application onto the teeth surface, which then oxidise interprismatic extrinsic stains within the tooth enamel layer. The degree of teeth bleaching depends on the duration of time whereby the peroxide compound remains on the teeth surface, the concentration of peroxide used, as well as the controversial issue of whether any activating laser or blue light photocatalysts are used to quicken the oxidization effects. However, if you are doing at home teeth whitening with a carbide peroxide based teeth whitening gel, do not exceed the maximum usage time as stipulated in the product instructions.
Are you thinking of trying that new teeth whitening product? Be a knowledgeable consumer else buying crappy dental products and treatments wastes valuable time and money.
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Opalescence PF 15% Peroxide Teeth Gel
Many Ultradent Opalescence products are ADA (American Dental Association) accepted to be safe for teeth bleaching. The Opalescence PF 15% Carbamide Peroxide Teeth Bleaching Gel is meant for at home DIY tooth whitening usage and in packed in syringes for easy, non messy application onto the teeth trays. Like many other dental products, the active ingredient in the Opalescence gel series is carbamide peroxide which is recognized by the FDA as an oral antiseptic and safe bleaching agent. However, the patented Opalescence gel is more sticky and adhesive compared to other similar products on the market in order to avoid being washed off the teeth surface and reduce the bleaching reaction. The teeth gel is also less likely to leave the teeth tray thanks to its sticky nature. This simple advantage allows whiter teeth to be seen faster compared to other types of teeth gels.
Because of its unique properties, the Opalescence whitening gel is recommended for use with specially designed teeth trays that are customized for each patient at the dental whitening clinic. Although you can try to use generic teeth trays, you will get less whitening benefits. The Opalescence teeth tray has unique scalloped reservoirs designed to minimize contact with the soft gum tissues. The tray and its contained peroxide bleaching gel are designed to touch only the teeth surface and not the gums in order to minimize bruising and gum sensitivity aches.
Any teeth bleaching gels with higher than 20% carbamide peroxide should not be worn overnight or you risk severe teeth sensitivity pains. In fact, you should only use them on your teeth for up to a maximum of 1 hour per day. All Opalescence gels are not meant to be used overnight because of their higher potency content compared to other brands. So make sure you read the product instructions carefully and do not mix up their usage. If the recommended treatment time is 30 to 60 minute per daily session, try to hit as long as 60 minutes unless you feel pain or discomfort that makes you wanna quit. If you cannot put on the gel for at least 30 minutes, try buying another product with lower carbamide peroxide content. It is not just the amount of peroxide that determines how well your teeth whitening experience goes, the amount of time the peroxide gel stays on your teeth surface can be just as or even more important. Milder formulations such as the Opalescence 10% PF gel can be worn and tolerated for longer periods of time by patients with sensitive gums and teeth. If you happen to be one of these, http://dentistwhitening.blogspot.com advises that gentle, slow and safe teeth whitening treatments are the right way to go.
Because of its unique properties, the Opalescence whitening gel is recommended for use with specially designed teeth trays that are customized for each patient at the dental whitening clinic. Although you can try to use generic teeth trays, you will get less whitening benefits. The Opalescence teeth tray has unique scalloped reservoirs designed to minimize contact with the soft gum tissues. The tray and its contained peroxide bleaching gel are designed to touch only the teeth surface and not the gums in order to minimize bruising and gum sensitivity aches.
Any teeth bleaching gels with higher than 20% carbamide peroxide should not be worn overnight or you risk severe teeth sensitivity pains. In fact, you should only use them on your teeth for up to a maximum of 1 hour per day. All Opalescence gels are not meant to be used overnight because of their higher potency content compared to other brands. So make sure you read the product instructions carefully and do not mix up their usage. If the recommended treatment time is 30 to 60 minute per daily session, try to hit as long as 60 minutes unless you feel pain or discomfort that makes you wanna quit. If you cannot put on the gel for at least 30 minutes, try buying another product with lower carbamide peroxide content. It is not just the amount of peroxide that determines how well your teeth whitening experience goes, the amount of time the peroxide gel stays on your teeth surface can be just as or even more important. Milder formulations such as the Opalescence 10% PF gel can be worn and tolerated for longer periods of time by patients with sensitive gums and teeth. If you happen to be one of these, http://dentistwhitening.blogspot.com advises that gentle, slow and safe teeth whitening treatments are the right way to go.
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