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To apply, simply remove the teeth whitening strip from its liner and place the gel side to your teeth, aligned with your gum line. Press against your teeth for best contact and fold the remainder of the strip behind your teeth.
Do you brush your teeth after whitening strips?
Never use teeth whitening strips before brushing your teeth, but do not use toothpaste at this time. After you apply the strips and take them off after some time, then you can brush and floss as normal.
How do I get the best results with teeth whitening strips?
Here is a look at the top tips for using teeth whitening strips. Consistency Matters. Brush Your Teeth Prior to Application. Avoid Uneven Whitening. Use Teeth Whitening Strips in Moderation. Avoid Contact With the Gums. Do Not Consume Dark Food or Beverages After Whitening.
How long do you have to use whitening strips to see results?
Noticeable results vary by person, but most people start seeing results halfway through the regimen, with full results upon completion. If speed is a priority, try Crest 3D White Whitestrips Advanced Vivid or Professional Effects to start seeing results after 3 days.
Should I use whitening strips in the morning or night?
CAN I WAER CREST WHITESTRIPS OVERNIGHT WHILE I SLEEP? No, do not wear Whitestrips overnight or while sleeping. These treatments are designed to be worn for the recommended usage time only. PLEASE do NOT brush immediately BEFORE applying your Crest Whitestrips.
Can you swallow saliva while using whitening strips?
Although whitening strips are designed to withstand excessive amounts of saliva, they still slip off teeth, wasting strips and slowing down the whitening process. The whitening agent is not harmful to your health, and so swallowing the residue will not be an issue.
Can I eat after teeth whitening strips?
While professional whitening requires you to wait at least 48 hours before eating anything pigmented or acidic, you aren’t required to go on a fast to enjoy white teeth. Yes, you can eat after using whitening strips.
How many Crest strips should I use?
Use your 3DWhitestrips only as frequently as indicated in the directions printed on the box for best results. In fact, we’ve done extensive testing and determined that we do not recommend using more than two upper strips and two lower strips per day.
What to do after taking off whitening strips?
Since the left over gel isn’t harmful, you can do any of the following: Rinse your mouth with water. Wipe the gel off your teeth. Brush it off. Leave it, as it will dissolve eventually.
Why are whitening strips not working?
The Whitening Agent’s Concentration is NOT Strong Enough When it comes to whitening your teeth, the concentration of the whitening agent makes all the difference. Whitening strips, for example, do not have a high enough concentration to penetrate deep into the enamel and are unable to whiten many deeper stains.
Do whitening strips work permanently?
Teeth whitening kits like Crest White Strips are not designed to permanently whiten teeth. In many cases, their effects only last for about 6 months before teeth start to yellow and discolor again. Otherwise, dental bleaching is the way to go.
Can a 14 year old use Crest Whitestrips?
No Crest 3D White Whitestrips product is intended for use in children under the age of 12. NOTE: Crest Whitestrips Supreme should NOT be used in persons under age 18).
Do Whitestrips work on yellow teeth?
Yellow or stained teeth can be made significantly whiter with the use of OTC products. These products include teeth whitening strips and whitening toothpaste. Teeth whitening products are typically safe to use, as long as you follow package directions.
Should you brush before or after White Strips?
We recommend that with any form of whitening that teeth are brushed beforehand. This is to ensure that any plaque (this sticky surface layer on your teeth) is removed and that any whitening agent present in the strips or gel gets the closest contact with the teeth.
Should I brush my teeth before whitening trays?
Prior to Treatment: Brush and floss just prior to bleaching your teeth. The whitening gel is the most effective with clean teeth. Try the trays in first without any beach to check the fit and comfort. Make sure that the bleaching trays are clean and dry before applying the whitening gel.
How long after Crest Whitestrips can I eat?
Typically it’s recommended to wait at least one hour before eating. You could even go so far as to following the same post-op instructions for procedures such as an in-office one hour whitening and eat only clear/white foods/liquids for 24 hours to prevent any other possible staining.
What happens if I swallow a Crest White Strip?
What happens if I swallow the strip or some of the gel from the strip? No adverse effects will result from ingesting the peroxide gel. It will simply pass through your system without causing any damage. However, swallowing large amounts of peroxide can cause nausea and stomach irritation.
Why do whitening strips make me salivate?
You’re experiencing a natural reaction between your saliva and the whitening agent on our Whitestrips. Saliva increases whenever you place an object of any kind in your mouth. As saliva increases, it also reacts with the whitening agent and together they make foam.
Does saliva ruin teeth whitening?
When filling a set of upper and lower whitening trays with whitening gel, approximately 6.5mg of peroxide is placed in the trays. Saliva is capable of destroying a full 29mg of peroxide per minute! It takes very little contamination of the whitening gel in the trays by saliva to destroy whitening gel on contact.
What are the do’s and don’ts after teeth whitening?
After Your Whitening The point of whitening your teeth is to keep them bright. However, foods, drinks and substances can stain teeth once more. Consider avoiding foods and drinks such as coffee, tea, wine, berries, tomato sauce and even some sports drinks and hard candies.
