Whitening strips are a disposable type of tooth whitening system. They are popularized by Crest even though a few other companies produce similar products. For the price and convenience, this product has a huge upside.
How to Use Whitening Strips
The way whitening strips works is that you apply a strip to your upper and lower teeth twice a day. They are to be left on for 30 minutes and then taken off and thrown away. Rinse your mouth out and swish water over your teeth.
This process should be repeated for 14 days. This might seem like a long cycle, but the working ingredients in the strips are going to be at a low dosage. This is so your teeth dont get sensitive and your gums dont get irritated. The results are going to vary from person to person, but a general consensus says that the strips have a great ability to whiten.
Like all other whiteners, there are a few things that you should take into consideration. First of all, do not brush your teeth immediately before applying the strips. This could cause gum irritation. If your teeth become very sensitive, take a day or two off. If they continue to be this sensitive once you have started again, stop using them. You can generally use strips to whiten your teeth every six months.
