What are teeth whitening strips and how do you use them?
Whitening strips are a popular way to achieve whiter teeth. They are thin, flexible strips that are coated with a teeth whitening gel. The gel usually contains hydrogen peroxide, Chlorite, Charcoal or PAP, which bleaches the teeth and helps to remove any unwanted stains. To use a teeth whitening strip, simply apply to the teeth and leave it in place for the recommended amount of time. Most teeth whiteners need to be worn for 30 minutes to 1 hour. For best results, it is typically recommended that they be used once or twice a day for 7-14 days. After that, you should see a significant improvement in the whiteness of your teeth.
What are they?
Whitening strips are strips that fold to your front teeth and reattach to whiten your front teeth. The pouch has two – a top tooth pouch and a lower tooth pouch. It’s possible to have two different strips. So, 40 strips mean 20 treatments.
Do whitening strips permanently whiten teeth?
Strips for white teeth do not provide any permanent whitening of teeth. The symptoms can last up to twelve months before the teeth begin yellowing. Professional bleaching is not permanent, but the strip is long-lasting as long as your strips are used.
How damaging are whitening strips?
Overuse may cause irritation on the gums or teeth. Tooth decay can happen by overusing dental chemical treatments. Prolonged bleaching also affects gums.
Should I brush my teeth after using whitening strips?
When you use a teeth whitener, you can brush or floss safely. The treatment will not decrease the whitening effect. However, manufacturers advise that it should be done with gentleness. It can prevent gum pain.
Do you brush your teeth before spotlight whitening strips?
It is not required to brush your teeth just after applying your strips. Brush regularly morning and nighttime.
Ingredients
The key ingredient in most whitening strips is hydrochloric acid, the chemical that whitens teeth and is found in most whitening toothpastes. The dentist uses hydrogen peroxide in their dental cleaning routine. Note that this ingredient is forbidden in Europe!
There are additional ingredients in order to ensure your tooth stays moisturizing and firmly held. Show me the ingredients of one product. Ingredients: PVP| The thickener help keep the strips in place. Ingredient: PEG8| The solvent helps keep strips in place. Ingredient: Water| The solution is solvent.