How do you keep Crest White Strips from slipping?

If the strips begin to slip, close your mouth and create suction to tighten the strips up again. Don't touch the strips excessively with your tongue. You can try gently tucking the strip in the spaces between your teeth with your fingernail, then folding it behind your teeth.

Should you dry your teeth before using white strips?

Try drying the surface of your teeth with a napkin or towel before applying the strips. This will help increase the whitening effect. You can also use a cheek retractor to spread your lips and control the flow of saliva during the whitening treatment. Less moisture in your mouth will give you a better result.

Do you put the sticky side of white strips on your teeth?

It's the gel (coated, sticky) side of the strip that's placed against your teeth. This is the side of the strip that was face down on the plastic carrier. The longer of the two strips is intended for use with your upper teeth.

Should I brush my teeth before using Crest Whitestrips?

Do NOT brush immediately BEFORE applying strips. To avoid gum irritation, allow for some time to pass after you have brushed your teeth to apply strips.

Should I brush 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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Is it okay to swallow spit with Crest White Strips?

Can I swallow saliva during teeth whitening? Yes, the teeth whitening gel is safe. The by-products when peroxide is broken down is largely oxygen (the byproduct that allows for the whitening process) and water.

Does saliva ruin 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!

Should I use Crest White Strips in the morning or at night?

No, do not wear Whitestrips overnight or while sleeping. These treatments are designed to be worn for the recommended usage time only.

What is the best way to use Crest White Strips?

How do you prep for Crest White Strips?

How long should you wait to eat after using whitening strips?

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.

How often should I use Crest Whitestrips 1 hour?

Per the Crest website for their “3D White 1-Hour Express Whitestrips”: “Usage: Apply once a day for 1 hour. Full results in 7 days.” So, their intended recommendation is a maximum of 1 treatment per day.

Why does my mouth water so much with whitening strips on?

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.

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.

How long after teeth whitening Can I drink water?

Experts recommend not eating or drinking for at least 4 hours after teeth whitening. During this period, we recommend that you only drink water. Teeth whitening works like this: by whitening your teeth you remove a superficial discoloration of your enamel.

Do Crest White Strips work on yellow teeth?

Do Crest 3D White strips work on yellow teeth? It depends. If your yellow teeth are caused by surface stains, then these and similar products should be able to remove those stains and restore your teeth to their natural color.

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.

How do I rehydrate my teeth after whitening?

To rehydrate teeth after whitening, it's crucial to eat a healthy diet for at least 24-48 hours. Avoid eating or drinking anything that is very hot or cold. It's also important to stay hydrated. Your saliva contains vital nutrients that aid in the natural rehydration of your teeth.

What are the do's and don'ts after teeth whitening?

How many times a week 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.

How many Crest White 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.

Can you use 2 Crest White Strips 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.

What time of day is best to whiten teeth?

Night-Time Whitening Routine

As such, you should use your teeth whitening gel and custom trays at night before you go to bed. This reduces the chance of staining, and it also gives your teeth the whole night to re-hydrate, meaning more effective whitening and healthier teeth.