Go opalescence teeth whitening
Opalescence GO is a preloaded take-home whitening tray system that uses peroxide gel to lighten eligible natural tooth enamel and dentin.
How does Opalescence GO whiten eligible natural teeth?
Opalescence GO is a preloaded take-home whitening tray system that uses peroxide gel to lighten eligible natural tooth enamel and dentin.
The product name refers to a take-home whitening system with a disposable tray containing carbamide peroxide gel. Peroxide breaks down into reactive oxygen species that alter stain molecules within tooth structure.
Which teeth and restorations can Opalescence GO whiten?
Whitening changes natural teeth, not porcelain crowns, veneers, fillings, or composite bonding. Existing restorations may therefore look different after surrounding teeth lighten.
A dentist should check for cavities, leaking restorations, gum disease, exposed roots, and sensitivity before whitening; follow the prescribed wear time and discard the tray after use.
What should you do before using an Opalescence GO tray?
A dentist should check for cavities, leaking restorations, gum disease, exposed roots, and sensitivity before whitening; follow the prescribed wear time and discard the tray after use.
Stop and contact the dental team if marked sensitivity, gum burning, ulceration, or pain develops. Whitening is not a treatment for a dark tooth caused by internal injury.
When should you stop using the whitening tray?
Stop and contact the dental team if marked sensitivity, gum burning, ulceration, or pain develops. Whitening is not a treatment for a dark tooth caused by internal injury.
Ask which concentration and wear schedule apply, whether restorations will match afterward, and what to do if gel contacts the gums or sensitivity appears.
What should you ask about Opalescence GO use?
Ask which concentration and wear schedule apply, whether restorations will match afterward, and what to do if gel contacts the gums or sensitivity appears.
No. It can lighten eligible natural teeth, but existing fillings and crowns retain their material shade.
Frequently asked questions
Will Opalescence GO whiten fillings?
No. It can lighten eligible natural teeth, but existing fillings and crowns retain their material shade.
Why can whitening cause sensitivity?
Peroxide can temporarily affect fluid movement in dentinal tubules, producing sensitivity in some people.
Who wrote this page
This library is published by Dental Nation, a licensed dental group practising in the United Arab Emirates. Pages are written and overseen by the same clinical team that treats patients in our clinics, and are held to a fixed editorial standard for safety and accuracy.
This page is patient education, not medical advice, and cannot replace an examination. Anything urgent — facial swelling, trauma, uncontrolled bleeding or severe pain — needs a dentist or emergency care now.