What is the difference between this and the Opalescence 15% that you get at the dentist office? This is 1/5 of the price there.
1072473
Your dentist must jack up the price more than my dentist does - mine only doubles the price. Other than the price, this is EXACTLY the same as what you get from your dentist.
1072474
Since we sell in much larger volumes than your dentist we are able to offer a much better price. Like the product offered by your dentist our Opalescence gels come directly from Ultradent, the manufacturer.
1072475
It's the same exact stuff. I've purchased it from my dentist, too, before I found it online at a much better price.
1072476
There is no difference - it's the same. I have only used Opalescence and it works. It's the same as at the dentist office only cheaper.
900691
35% is pretty strong. I leave trays with the 15% on my teeth for at least 4 hours, but mostly overnight and I use the 15% as maintenance. When I initially started the bleaching my dentist started me off with 20%, and that was already strong! I would try the 35% first for a maximum of 4 hours and the next day see how sensitive my teeth were.
615140
I use a brand of bleach called opalence (I think thats how you spell it) I leave it on for an hour and then brush lightly so I dont irritate my gums or anything. The brand that came with the impressions I havent use it yet but im sure its the same......same strength. I suggest puttin vaseline on ur gums before hand. If you think about it, if you go to the dentist for impressions they cost way way more than this that comes with the bleach and the impressions. You have a good deal with this. I hope I answered your concerns :)
146679
I've actually owned both of them and the more expensive one is much more effective at cleaning your teeth. You get what you pay for in this case? The batteries do run down quickly on the cheaper version. I usually carry the cheaper version on vacation so that I don't have to bring my charger for my more expensive toothbrush. It's more convenient. :)
383290
I bought mine about 6 mos ago and don't have the whole package. I like it. It says to leave for 15 mins but after the 1st time with NO sensitivity I leave it longer now. I didn't work as fast as the one I got from my old dentist but it is does not leave your teeth or mouth feeling as sensitive as the one from him. I did notice a difference after the first time use but had to use 3 times to get the whiteness I wanted.
109519
Depends on how often you whitening - it's stronger than over the counter products especially considering the cost.
1338594
I don't know!!! But I do know now that my son has been using it his Dentist is very happy with his teeth!!! Hope that helps..
2259170
since you asked i compared it with other toothpastes i have in the house. opalescence has .25%w/v which is about the same as in colgate total and kid's crest. sensodyne has less (.15%w/v).
1801937
No, I was not impressed by this product. The supply was limited and I did not think that it whiten my teeth to the degree that they advertise.
2043150
Hi. There is a 1:3 ratio of hydrogen peroxide in carbinute. 10% peroxide. Hence your faster whitener is hydrogen peroxide.ZOOM works wonders, just be careful of your gums. I put the gel on my teeth half way up and let tray push whitener up. I cover my gums with blister. That is how strong it is...I hope that helps.
278447
honestly I am sure that's whats supposed to be the difference but I really don't see much difference in this and strips I didn't see much of a change , maybe just my teeth ?? maybe they are as white as they can get I dont know good luck :)
1173288
We use OPI for school, and it's great!!!!!!!!! ... LED is faster but UV can be used for both Gel and Axxium... whats 30 secs?! I rather have a UV light and cure it for 30 more secs than to pay for a LED light and a UV light, because LED won't cure Axxium, which is like the acrylic of gel!!
2283173
I used this product up and went back to Total whitening paste w/gel because I like the results better. Sorry I can't answer your question.
934675
I purchased a custom fit top and bottom tray and the first set of Opalescence cleaner during a dental appointment. You can purchase sets from dental offices that can make same day teeth molds for the purpose of preventing grinding while you sleep or others that you may find at pharmacies such as CVS, Walgreens, or Walmart but they are the type you heat up in water, take out "warm" and press against your teeth to mold. However, they may not hold up to the chemicals in the Opalescence gel. Best advice would be to contact your dentist to make them for you and the cost should be under $100.00 including you first Opalescence gel but at a lower concentration. My replacement gel is the PF 35% which for some people could be too strong for their teeth and gums. I haven't had those problems following the instructions for the length of time of being against your teeth. This higher concentration whitens much faster for me.
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My teeth have already been bleached. I just need touch ups from time to time, so one touch up makes them really really white again. I have used this product in the past purchased from a real dentist and it worked fine. I have to say I got no results from the product ordered online.I usually use 22% and this was the higher percent but it did not whiten my teeth like my touch ups usually do.I could not tell I had treated them even after 2 or 3 times of bleaching.sorry but my advice is get the stuff from a real dentist that whitens teeth
1806006
In my opinion, those work better than the 2 hour strips. They do about the same whitening, it's just that you don't have to go through having them in your mouth for 2 hours
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It's the actual whitener. You do it for 5 minutes a day 7 days in a row which is so much better than the strips. My teeth actually got whiter after the first two days