If you want to know the truth, yes, Crest Whitestrips do work. They can make your teeth look whiter because of a gel that is spread along the strip and placed onto the surface of your teeth. This substance contains hydrogen peroxide or carbamide peroxide and works to penetrate the tooth enamel to remove stains.

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.

Are Crest 3D White Whitestrips Harmful to Teeth or Can They Damage the Enamel? No, this product is formulated to be safe and effective when used as directed. They contain the same whitening ingredient as the professional products dentists use to whiten teeth.

After applying the bleaching trays or strips, wipe off excess gel from your gums using a tissue. This protects the gums from possible chemical burns, and prevents the solution from irritating the gums. Leave the tray or strips only for the recommended amount of time.

The hydrogen peroxide in teeth whitening products may cause your gums to burn. It’s is one of the main ingredients in the products you can buy on the shelves and relatively safe to use. Still — for many people, too much exposure to the gums will lead to sensitivity or pain.

Danger of Gum Problems The bleaching agent in teeth whitening strips, while not as powerful as the ones dentists use, is still a harsh chemical which can damage the soft tissues of your gums.

To whiten yellow teeth, you’ll need to start a whitening program. In just five minutes a day, Crest Whitestrips can not only remove stains, but can also protect from future stain build-up. Try Crest 3D White Professional Effects professional-level whitening results and noticeably whiter teeth in just 3 days.

Leaving them on for too long can cause tooth sensitivity, gum irritation, and tooth damage. Your dentist can recommend the best whitening strips for your situation.

It’s OK to rinse with an over the counter mouthwash after using Crest 3D White Whitestrips. We recommend using Crest 3D White Multi-Care Whitening Rinse to help maintain your whiter teeth.

Q: How many times a day should you use Crest Whitestrips? A: According to Crest, you can use whitening strips up to twice every day. At best, Crest’s whitening toothpaste may help remove some surface stains (called extrinsic staining). The peroxide in Crest Whitestrips, however, will actually whiten the tooth’s color.

After teeth whitening, the teeth are particularly porous and can easily absorb colored substances from foods and beverages. It is, therefore, important to avoid such foods for at least 48 hours after the procedure to prevent staining.

Do Not Consume Dark Food or Beverages After Whitening Give your teeth some time after the teeth whitening strips are applied to close their pores. These pores will be open for a couple hours after the strips are applied, making the teeth that much more likely to stain if contacted with foods and beverages of dark hues.

Foods You Can Eat after a Teeth Whitening: White fish. Potatoes with skins removed. French fries. Plain potato chips.

Rinse: Rinse your mouth as soon as possible to minimize the risk of stains if you drink coffee, tea, red wine, or cola, or eat foods that are likely to stain your white teeth.

For 48 hours after a professional teeth whitening, it’s recommended that you avoid acidic, pigmented foods and beverages and stick to things that won’t cause discoloration. This is commonly called the “White Diet”, a short-term diet consisting of white and light-colored foods and drinks.

Myth: Repeated Whitening Damages Enamel The pores in the enamel are gently opened up so that dental bleaching agents can reach the stains beneath the surface of your teeth. About two days after the whitening procedure is complete, the pores close back up, leaving the enamel in its original state.

Do Whitestrips work after one use? It’s not likely that you will see noticeable results after a single use, unless you use the Express whitening strips. These work in just an hour to remove surface stains for an immediately noticeably whiter smile.

Always brush your teeth before you use whitening strips, otherwise plaque and bacteria will be trapped between the strip and your teeth. This makes it more likely that you will experience tooth decay or other dental problems.

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