Opalescence boost before and after
Opalescence Boost is an in-office peroxide whitening treatment; results vary with starting shade, stains, enamel, and existing restorations.
The short answer
Before-and-after results from Opalescence Boost depend on the original tooth colour, the type of stain, enamel condition, and whether restorations are present. It can lighten natural teeth, but crowns, veneers, fillings, and bonding do not whiten like enamel.
What is the direct answer?
What does this question mean?
Opalescence Boost is a professional whitening system applied to the visible surfaces of natural teeth by a dental team. Peroxide breaks down stain molecules within enamel and dentine, while the dentist protects the gums and checks for problems first.
What can you do next?
Have the dentist examine decay, cracks, gum inflammation, and existing restorations before whitening. Follow the aftercare instructions, limit strongly coloured foods and drinks for the advised period, and report marked sensitivity.
When should you seek dental care?
Seek an examination before whitening if you have pain, untreated decay, leaking restorations, gum disease, or significant sensitivity. Contact the clinic if burning, gum irritation, or sensitivity persists after treatment.
What should you ask the dentist?
Ask what type of stain you have, whether whitening is suitable, and how your restorations will look beside the treated teeth. Ask how sensitivity will be managed and whether another treatment is needed for a single dark tooth.
Frequently asked questions
Will one tooth whiten like the others?
A single dark tooth may have internal staining or pulp damage and needs diagnosis before a whitening plan is chosen.
Is sensitivity after whitening normal?
Temporary sensitivity can occur, but severe or persistent symptoms should be discussed with the treating dental team.