If you want to know the truth, yes, Crest Whitestrips do work. They can make your teeth look whiter because of a gel that is spread along the strip and placed onto the surface of your teeth. This substance contains hydrogen peroxide or carbamide peroxide and works to penetrate the tooth enamel to remove stains.

After testing 16 options, we found that the Crest 3DWhitestrips 1-Hour Express are the best at-home teeth whitening strips. These whitening strips are formulated with hydrogen peroxide and are designed as a quick solution to brighten teeth in just a single one-hour session.

Depending on the specific Crest 3D White Whitestrips product chosen, strips should be applied daily for anywhere from 10 to 20 consecutive days. The packaging instructions for the particular version of the product being used should be followed. Some improvement may be seen after only 3 days.

The Results: Stains faded and teeth noticeably whiter This product truly does work, but it'll take the full 10 days. For me, I didn't notice any change in my smile at first, but by day five, it was apparent that my stains were beginning to lift.

Leaving whitening strips on for too long can cause chemical burns to your gums. The peroxide in the whitening strips breaks down into oxygen radicals which can damage your gums with prolonged contact. In extreme cases, this can lead to gum recession.

It's safe to brush your teeth after applying whitening strips. Just be sure to do it gently to avoid irritating your gums. Another option is to brush your teeth before using whitening strips. This is ideal for removing plaque, which can get stuck beneath the strips.

Any teeth whitening strips containing over 6% of peroxides can be harmful to your teeth. Crest's white teeth strips thoroughly surpassed that limit, using levels of 15%, and because of that, this brand of whitening strip has been declared illegal in Europe.

LED lights whiten your teeth through their photochemical impact on the tooth surface. On application, the light energy activates the hydrogen peroxide in teeth whitening serum and speeds up the bleaching process. Irrespective of the cause of yellow teeth, it is an effective treatment for enhancing any smile.

Modern technology has actually made it possible to have a whiter and brighter smile quickly and easily. And, yes, the light does indeed play a role in the accelerated whitening process. However, simply smiling at an LED light will not whiten your teeth.

Prolonged Exposure. If you have accidentally left your teeth whitening strips on for too long, it's important to seek dental treatment immediately. These chemicals can cause serious damage to your gums and teeth if not treated promptly.

Teeth whitening strips should be applied to the teeth on a daily basis. Do not skip a day! Continue to apply your teeth whitening strips across the entire period of time noted in the instructions. In most cases, teeth whitening strips are meant to be applied every day for at least two full weeks.

No. Avoid drinking or eating anything for half an hour after using the strips. For an effective outcome, always use Lumineux mouthwash and teeth whitening toothpaste.