How do you use Crest Professional Effects?
How do you use Crest Professional Effects?
- Peel: For best results, do not brush teeth immediately before applying strips. Open foil pouch and remove. Peel strips from backing.
- Apply: Apply gel side of strip to teeth. Align strips with gum line and press gently for good contact. Fold the rest of strip behind teeth to keep in place.
- Reveal:
How long do you keep Crest Professional Effects on?
Worn for 30 minutes a day for 20 days, the strips are designed to get rid of stains and produce a smile as white as professional bleaching could achieve. When I was in high school, I used to steal my dad’s Crest Whitestrips (sorry, Dad.)
Can I use Crest Professional Effects twice a day?
Their website does state, however, that their “3D White Whitestrips®” products (Glamorous White, Professional Effects, Vivid, Advanced Vivid) can be used up to twice a day (30 minute application time each session).
Are Crest whitening strips bad for your teeth?
Are Crest 3D White Whitestrips Harmful to Teeth or Can They Damage the Enamel? No, this product is formulated to be safe and effective when used as directed. They contain the same whitening ingredient as the professional products dentists use to whiten teeth.
How long after using Crest Whitestrips can I brush my teeth?
Additionally, the strips should fully adhere to your clean teeth, which should improve your teeth whitening efforts. If you want to brush your teeth first, wait at least 30 minutes before applying the strips. Using whitening strips right after brushing might cause gum irritation.
Can I drink coffee after whitening strips?
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. Do not consume any dark-colored food or beverages such as chocolate, coffee, soda, berries and wine until later in the day or evening.
Why can’t I brush my teeth before using Crest Whitestrips?
Always brush your teeth before you use whitening strips, otherwise plaque and bacteria will be trapped between the strip and your teeth. This makes it more likely that you will experience tooth decay or other dental problems.
Why do Crest whitening strips hurt?
Many over-the-counter whitening products contain hydrogen peroxide as an active ingredient, which can cause sensitivity. In fact, some whitening products may even contain higher concentrations of peroxide, which can lead to greater sensitivity.
How does Crest 3D White Whitestrips work?
All Crest 3D White Whitestrips products use the same enamel-safe teeth whitening ingredient that dentists do, reaching below the enamel surface to remove teeth stains. Find the Whitestrips product that’s right for you and get a whiter, more brilliantly dimensional smile.
What is the difference between Crest Whitestrips and other toothpastes?
While Whitestrips and most whitening toothpastes remove surface-level stains, Crest Whitestrips remove set-in stains below the enamel surface for a visibly whiter smile. The real question is why wouldn’t you use Whitestrips? Q: Can Crest 3D White Whitestrips hurt my teeth or enamel? A: No!
Can I use crest® teeth whitening strips if I just brushed?
While we don’t find any specific recommendation from Crest®, we see it stated on their website that if you have just brushed your teeth you should “allow for some time to pass” before using your whitening strips. A tooth’s pellicle starts to reform instantaneously upon its exposure to saliva.