19Jan19th January 2020 Uncategorised Crest Whitening Strips are 100% enamel-safe so they won’t damage your teeth provided that they are used as directed. There are a wide range of products so you can chose the one that is better suited to you. All products have varying numbers of strips and each product will work slightly differently to the next while still producing the great results you’re looking for. The strips are designed to be used each day, for a maximum of 20 days, with only 30 minutes of application time. One strip should be used for your upper teeth and one for your lower teeth and once used, you can throw them away. Because of the advanced technology involved, you should only need this treatment once a year as they can remove up to 14 years’ worth of stains. These can, of course, be used at your convenience
so there’s no waiting for an appointment and sitting in the chair for hours at a time and you can even eat your lunch while wearing them! Take a browse through our website to see the different products and you’ll discover that there’s something for everybody; now there’s something to smile about! Advice Centre > Teeth whitening > Teeth whitening strips Teeth whitening strips: do they work and should you use them?On this page you will learn:
Summary – use teeth whitening strips if:
Teeth whitening strips - overviewPrice: €20–€40 How to use: Fix strips to teeth, leave and remove Number of treatments: Varies – most are 2 or 3-week treatments. How often: Daily for 2–3 weeks What are they?Teeth whitening strips are gel strips that you push on to the front of your teeth and fold over to whiten the back of your teeth. They come in pouches of two – one for top teeth, one for bottom teeth. They can be:
You need two strips for each treatment. So if a product says 40 strips, that means 20 treatments. Dissolvable vs non-dissolvable:Non-dissolvable
Dissolvable
Find out why peroxide vs non-peroxide matters here. All strips come with instructions. How do strips whiten teeth?Strips are very simple—the gel on the strip has a whitening agent in it. When this makes contact with your teeth it bleaches any stains or discolouration. What’s in the gel?Non-dissolving stripsIn most non-dissolving strips the important ingredient is hydrogen peroxide—this is the chemical that actually whitens the teeth and can be found in plenty of teeth whitening products. Dentists also use hydrogen peroxide to whiten teeth as part of a dental hygiene routine. You can also get peroxide-free non-dissolving strips. Other ingredients will be included to ensure the strips stay moist, taste nice and stick to your teeth. Here’s a quick example of what the ingredients in one product do. Crest 3D White Luxe Professional Effects Whitestrips ingredients (taken from manufacturer’s website)
Dissolving stripsDissolving strips don’t contain hydrogen peroxide, but otherwise have similar ingredients to non-dissolving strips. The active whitening ingredient in dissolving strips is usually sodium perborate, sodium bicarbonate, sodium tripolyphosphate or sodium hydroxide. Some dissolving strips have activated charcoal in them. How to use them – how often:
How to use – process:Non-dissolving stripsEach box of strips will come with its own instructions but the basic process goes like this:
Here’s a quick YouTube video taking you through the steps: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pRHpRWB6OP0 (32 seconds in) Dissolving strips
Price:Normally between €20 and €40. Pros
How effective are strips?If used correctly and you complete the full course, whitening strips are an effective way to whiten your teeth. Depending on the brand you use, you may see a noticeable difference in as little as a few days. The effectiveness varies from person to person. For example, if you have heavily stained teeth or regularly drink red wine or coffee (or other drinks that badly stain teeth), your results may not be as pronounced as someone who doesn’t. Dr Leslie Renne Townsend, “According to the ADA, most whitening strips, both over-the-counter and those purchased from dentists, are generally effective and safe. However, results and any resultant complications may vary on a case-by-case basis.” Cons
Strips can be uncomfortable. They won’t cause pain but having strips on your teeth for 30 minutes is hard to ignore. And sometimes the gel can get a little gloopy when removing the strip. Results can be uneven depending on how snugly the strip fits. However, though this may look pronounced when you first remove a strip (or it has just dissolved) the patchiness tends to settle into a more even colour within a few hours. If the gel gets onto your gums it can cause sensitivity. Use teeth whitening strips if you:Teeth whitening strips are often a good place to start if you haven’t tried whitening before, since they are easy to use and affordable. You may want to try strips first before you move on to other alternatives. The best teeth whitening strips—our pick:
Spotlight Teeth White Strips Whitening ingredient: hydrogen peroxide Time left on teeth: 60 mins. Time to work: two weeks 28 strips included (14 treatments) Price: €39.95 Buy now Back to Teeth Whitening Is it OK to use whitening strips every day?To get the best results, you must use your teeth whitening strips daily, however, using them more often or for a longer period of time than specified in the instructions can ultimately result in erosion of your teeth enamel, which can lead to sensitivity and other damage.
How often should you use Crest White Strips?The strips are applied to upper and lower teeth, once a day, for up to 30 minutes. Depending on the specific Crest 3D White Whitestrips product chosen, strips should be applied daily for anywhere from 10 to 20 consecutive days.
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