At-Home Teeth Whitening Instructions: How to Use Opalescence PF 15%

Teeth whitening can help you love your smile. Our simple instructions make it easy to get the most out of your professional teeth whitening!

To get the most from your professional teeth whitening trays, it’s important to know how to use them correctly!

Here is a quick and easy guide to get a bright white smile with Opalescence PF 15% teeth whitening gel trays.

PRO TIP: Keep gel refrigerated to extend shelf life.

Instructions:

  1. Brush first to remove any debris on your teeth.
  2. Dispense small dot of gel on each tooth on the inside of the tray where the front surface of your teeth comes in contact. See pictures below for specifics.
    Note: You do not need to put gel on every tooth on the tray. If you would like to save gel, you can put it just on the teeth that show when you smile.
  3. Place tray in mouth and wipe off any excess gel on your gums with a tissue.
  4. Wear time is 4-6 hours. If you have significant sensitivity, take out the trays and wear them for less time for the following days. If significant sensitivity continues, stop whitening and call the office.
  5. Brush excess gel off your teeth and rinse with water.
  6. Clean your tray of excess gel with a brush and water.
  7. If you would like reduce possible tooth sensitivity, dispense dots of Sensodyne toothpaste in your trays and wear for 5 minutes. Clean out after use with brush and water.
  8. Repeat this process daily for up to 14 days maximum or less if desired whitening is achieved before then.
Image shows a small dot of teeth whitening gel in a teeth whitening tray, applied in the center of the facial surface of a front tooth.
Image shows teeth whitening gel being applied to a custom teeth whitening tray.

If you have any questions or concerns, don’t hesitate to call. We’re here to help you get amazing results from your teeth whitening trays so you can enjoy the confidence of a beautifully bright smile!

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Meenakshi C
Meenakshi C
18:57 23 Apr 25
A good friend suggested this practice to me, having gone there for dental work over several years, and I am so grateful that she did!! I went to Dr. Lee for an issue that had persisted for a while and could have required major treatment or could have been due to bite, receding gum, and sinus issues. Dr Lee did not rule out anything but analyzed the symptoms methodically over an initial treatment and follow-up check-ups, and I think has resolved the issue with competently minimal intervention. He listens, analyzes, asks, and explains excellently. It is such a pleasure to find a very competent and personable dentist who is enthusiastic and well-informed in his role as healer, who also is not far from where I live in Upper Manhattan. His staff are also very pleasant and competent. As I told him, for me finding this practice was one of the good things of 2025. I very highly recommend this practice!
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