There are a number of professional teeth whitening treatments available these days, and results can vary based on the type of treatment you’re getting. At Oakdale Dental Associates, we use Opalescence, which in our experience offers exceptional whitening with fewer side effects than other teeth bleaching systems. Opalescence comes in two forms: Opalescence Boost and Opalescence Go. Opalescence Boost is an in-office teeth whitening treatment that uses a 40% hydrogen peroxide bleaching gel to brighten your smile in under an hour. Unlike many other in-office bleaching systems, Opalescence Boost is chemically-activated, which means there’s no need for the bleaching gel to be activated by a light or laser. If you’d rather whiten your teeth from the comfort of home or if you only have mild yellowing or stains on your teeth, Opalescence Go may be the perfect option for your needs. It comes with pre-loaded whitening trays with 15% hydrogen peroxide solution. Wearing these trays for 15 to 20 minutes for 7 to 10 days will brighten your teeth by several shades.