Can I drink water with whitening strips on?

The pores in your teeth will still be open and receptive to whatever you put in your mouth for some time after applying whitening strips, so you should work to avoid eating or drinking any dark-colored foods or drinks.
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Can you drink water with Crest White Stripes?

Eating after using your whitestrips will not affect results. There are no eating or drinking restrictions after using Crest 3D White Whitestrips.
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Can I rinse my mouth with water after whitening strips?

How do I remove gel left on my teeth after using 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.
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How long after whitening strips can I drink?

While it may be challenging to go without some of the foods that contain these substances, dentists advise steering clear from such foods and beverages for up to 48 hours after a teeth whitening procedure.
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Should I brush my teeth after whitening strips?

It's safe to brush and floss your teeth after using whitening strips. It won't reduce the whitening effects of the treatment. Manufacturers recommend doing so gently. This will help you avoid gum irritation and discomfort.
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How To Use Whitening Strips!



Why do my teeth look more yellow after whitening strips?

So what happens is that the peroxide temporarily increases your enamel's porosity. This allows the peroxide to reach the discolored molecules in your teeth.
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Why should I not brush my teeth before using Crest Whitestrips?

Before you apply white strips, it is critical that you brush your teeth with a wet toothbrush (without fluoridated toothpaste, or without toothpaste at all). This will allow the pores in your teeth to open, thereby making them more receptive to the whitening agent in the whitening strips.
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What happens if you leave whitening strips on longer than 30 minutes?

Using teeth whitening strips too often or for too long can make the teeth porous and cause the surface enamel to break down. The bleaching agent in whitening strips can cause stress of the tooth surface and surrounding gum tissue.
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What can you not do after Crest White Strips?

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 ...
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Do you brush after Crest Whitestrips?

It is safe to brush your teeth after applying the whitening strips. Just be careful to avoid gum irritation. Another option is to brush your teeth before using whitening strips.
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Can you swallow when you have Crest White Strips on?

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.
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Do whitening strips damage teeth?

To be on the safer side, use whitening strips in moderation, as overuse will not only cause tooth sensitivity over time, but it will also permanently damage your tooth's enamel and the surface below.
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Do I brush before or after Whitestrips?

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You should wait for some time to go by before you apply the strips, after brushing your teeth. This is mainly to avoid gum irritation.
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Do teeth become yellow again after whitening?

Beverages like coffee, tea, and wine along with foods like berries and soy sauce all stain the enamel of your teeth, and these stains can return after a teeth whitening. As well as reducing your intake of these foods and drinks, try to improve your diet as a whole.
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How long does it take to see results from Crest whitening strips?

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Does saliva stop teeth whitening?

Hydrogen peroxide is sensitive. We want it to break down in your mouth but there is one big problem: your saliva neutralizes it almost instantly! Any saliva that makes its way into your whitening trays can completely kill the process, leaving you with spotty results and uneven whitening, if any at all!
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Can I drink Sprite after teeth whitening?

Acidic Drinks

Your enamel becomes more sensitive to acidic corrosion as a result of the whitening product. Soda and other fizzy and carbonated beverages must be avoided at all costs after the whitening procedure. Your recently whitened teeth could be severely damaged by the color, acidity, and excessive sugar content.
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Can I use 2 Whitestrips a day?

Can I Use More than 2 Sets of Whitestrips a Day? Extensive clinical and consumer testing was done to establish the safety and efficacy of Crest 3D White Whitestrips. However, based on the results of that work we do not recommend using more than 2 upper strips and 2 lower strips in a day.
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Can I drink cold water after teeth whitening?

Overly sensitive teeth are a common but temporary side effect after the whitening procedure. To avoid high levels of discomfort, it's recommended you also avoid overly cold or hot food and beverages during your recovery. That means iced drinks, scalding soups and frozen desserts are off limits.
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What should you not drink when whitening your teeth?

Items to avoid include: Dark or strongly colored liquids: for instance, tea, coffee, red wine, cola, and tomato juice. Acidic beverages: examples are soft drinks, fruit juices, and alcohol in general. Foods with natural or added colorants: beef, soy sauce, ketchup, bologna, and chocolate are examples.
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Can I have vanilla ice cream after teeth whitening?

Your teeth will probably be sensitive to cold temperatures after you have undergone a whitening procedure. This sensitivity could last between 36 and 48 hours so avoid eating foods right out of the fridge. Avoid cold beverages and foods such as ice cream, ice water, frozen desserts, and frozen yogurt to play it safe.
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Do whitening strips 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.
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Can you use two boxes of Crest White Strips in a row?

Yes. With Crest 3DWhitestrips, you can use one strip right after the other (back-to-back). Wear teeth whitening strips for the instructed time, then remove; rinse or wipe if needed, then apply a second whitening strip.
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