Bleaching Products

What are Dental Bleaching Products?

Dental bleaching products are oxidising-agent formulations — primarily hydrogen peroxide and carbamide peroxide — used to lighten discoloured vital and non-vital teeth either in-office under clinical supervision or at home using custom-fitted trays. The category covers in-office power-bleaching gels at 25 to 40 percent hydrogen peroxide, take-home tray systems at 10 to 22 percent carbamide peroxide, intracoronal walking-bleach pastes for endodontically treated discoloured teeth, microabrasion slurries for surface enamel stains, gingival barriers that protect soft tissue during in-office sessions, and the LED activator units that accelerate the bleaching reaction chair-side.

Types of Bleaching Products at Dentalkart

In-Office (Power) Bleaching Gels

High-concentration hydrogen peroxide gels applied in-clinic under rubber dam or gingival barrier isolation, often light or LED activated, delivering visible shade change in a single 60–90 minute session. Ultradent Opalescence Boost PF 40%, SDI Pola Office Plus, FGM Whiteness HP Maxx and Mani Bleach-n-Shine all sit in this segment for chair-side aesthetic results.

Take-Home Bleaching Kits & Tray Systems

Lower-concentration carbamide peroxide (10–22%) or hydrogen peroxide gels supplied in syringes with custom-tray fabrication consumables for patient-managed gradual whitening over two to four weeks. SDI Polanight, Philips Zoom NiteWhite and DayWhite ACP, and FGM Whiteness Perfect lead this category for patients preferring at-home control.

Intracoronal / Non-Vital Endodontic Bleaching

Walking-bleach materials used inside the pulp chamber of endodontically treated teeth that have discoloured from internal blood breakdown products or restorative material staining. Ultradent Opalescence Endo Mini is the dedicated intracoronal formulation, sealed inside the access cavity with a temporary filling and replaced every 3–7 days until shade match is achieved.

Gingival Barriers & Liquid Dams

Light-cure resin barriers painted onto the marginal gingiva before in-office bleaching to protect soft tissue from caustic chemical burns from 35–40% hydrogen peroxide. MAARC Gingival Barrier, Prime Dental Gingisafe and Mani Bleach-n-Shine Gingiva Protector are the standard chair-side options.

Microabrasion Slurries & Bleaching Activator Units

Hydrochloric-acid + pumice microabrasion slurries such as Ultradent Opalustre treat superficial enamel staining from fluorosis, hypoplasia and inactive white-spot caries — a different mechanism from oxidative bleaching. Bleaching activator units (Denext/Endoking Bright, Healix In-Office, Philips Zoom WhiteSpeed) provide the LED or halogen light energy that accelerates in-office gel reactions.

When Are Bleaching Products Used?

Bleaching products are used for vital tooth discolouration from ageing yellowing, tetracycline staining, dietary chromogens and tobacco; for non-vital intracoronal discolouration after endodontic treatment caused by pulpal blood breakdown or root-canal sealer staining; for surface white-spot lesions from fluorosis, hypoplasia and inactive caries (treated with microabrasion rather than bleaching); and for aesthetic shade-matching before placing anterior veneers, crowns or composite restorations so the final prosthetic shade matches a brighter post-bleach baseline.

How to Choose Dental Bleaching Products

Decide vital versus non-vital first — non-vital endodontically treated teeth need intracoronal walking-bleach, while vital teeth need extracoronal in-office or take-home gels. Choose speed versus gradual — in-office single-visit power bleaching gives immediate results, while take-home tray systems whiten gradually over two to four weeks with less post-operative sensitivity. Match concentration to sensitivity — sensitive patients tolerate take-home 10 percent carbamide peroxide better than in-office 40 percent hydrogen peroxide. Always isolate soft tissue with a gingival barrier or rubber dam for in-office sessions. For surface fluorosis or hypoplasia white spots, choose microabrasion rather than bleaching.

Top Brands of Bleaching Products at Dentalkart

Dentalkart stocks Ultradent (Opalescence Boost, Opalescence Endo, Opalustre), SDI (Pola Office, Pola Office Plus, Polanight), Philips Zoom (NiteWhite, DayWhite ACP, WhiteSpeed), FGM (Whiteness HP Maxx, HP Blue, HP AutoMix, RM, Perfect), Mani Bleach-n-Shine, Prevest Florence, Healix, Denext, MAARC, Ammdent, MDC, Prime Dental, Vishal Dentocare and Waldent — covering in-office, take-home, intracoronal, gingival-barrier and activator-unit product classes.

Why Buy Bleaching Products from Dentalkart?

Dentalkart supplies clinic-grade bleaching products at distributor pricing, trusted by 50,000+ dentists across 110000+ Indian pincodes. Authentic brand sourcing, batch-fresh stock, GST invoicing, COD on eligible orders and fast pan-India shipping with temperature-controlled handling where required. Bundle bleaching gels with Rubber Dam Kits for safe in-office isolation in a single order.

What is the difference between in-office and take-home bleaching?

The difference between in-office and take-home bleaching is concentration, supervision and speed — in-office bleaching uses 25 to 40 percent hydrogen peroxide applied under direct clinical supervision with gingival isolation and often light activation, giving visible results in a single 60–90 minute visit, while take-home systems use 10 to 22 percent carbamide peroxide in custom trays worn nightly for two to four weeks.

What concentration of hydrogen peroxide is used for in-office bleaching?

In-office bleaching uses 25 to 40 percent hydrogen peroxide concentrations — common reference products include SDI Pola Office Plus at 37.5%, Ultradent Opalescence Boost PF at 40% and FGM Whiteness HP Maxx at 35%. These concentrations require gingival barrier protection because the gel will cause chemical burns on direct soft-tissue contact.

How does intracoronal bleaching work for root canal treated teeth?

Intracoronal bleaching for root canal treated teeth uses a walking-bleach material such as Ultradent Opalescence Endo or a sodium perborate paste sealed inside the pulp chamber after the root filling is sealed cervically. The paste is replaced every three to seven days until the tooth matches the adjacent shade, then the access cavity is restored with composite.

Do bleaching products damage tooth enamel?

Bleaching products do not damage tooth enamel when used at correct concentrations and durations — published evidence shows hydrogen peroxide and carbamide peroxide oxidise stain molecules within the enamel matrix without dissolving hydroxyapatite. Transient post-operative sensitivity is common but resolves within days; severe sensitivity warrants stopping treatment or reducing concentration.

Why is a gingival barrier needed for in-office bleaching?

A gingival barrier is needed for in-office bleaching because the 35 to 40 percent hydrogen peroxide concentration used chair-side will cause chemical burns, blanching and ulceration if it contacts the marginal gingiva or oral mucosa. Light-cured resin barriers like MAARC Gingival Barrier and Prime Dental Gingisafe are painted along the gingival margins before gel application.