Teeth Whitening Strips
Teeth Whitening Strips - Whiten your teeth at home – its easy and inexpensive!
Teeth Whitening Strips are one of the several teeth whitening systems available such as whitening gels, toothpastes, at home teeth whitening systems, rinses and trays etc.
Teeth Whitening Strips are one of the several teeth whitening systems available such as whitening gels, toothpastes, at home teeth whitening systems, rinses and trays etc.
These strips are to be applied to your teeth. The usual procedure involves application for around half n hour every day for about a fortnight. You would be able to see early results in as soon as couple of days. The final effects can last for as long as 4-6 months. The advantage Teeth Whitening Strips is that they offer effective teeth whitening but at a much lower cost. They are made up of ‘whitening agent’ which is safe for your teeth. Will application for few days, it removes the teeth stains and makes your teeth whiter and your smile brighter.
How do these Teeth whitening strips work?
These strips are made up of plastic and are very thin and flexible in nature. Thus they can be easily applied on your teeth. Also, they easily adapt to the shape of your teeth when you apply them. They are coated on one side with a gel containing peroxide based whitening agent. The whitening agent (peroxide based gel) is similar to most other whitening systems and hence it works in an equally effective manner. In just a few days after you being application, you will being to see the results. In fact researches conducted in the past (such as Gerlach in 2003) have indicated that Teeth Whitening strips are more effective than other at home teeth whitening products like toothpastes.
Thus these strips are a simple, at home teeth whitening system which is quite cost effective as well.
How to apply?
Place them over your teeth and press them gently so that they fall into position such that the teeth are properly in contact with the strips. Upon completion of the prescribed usage time, remove the strips and throw them away.
These strips are usually applied for half n hour twice a day. The treatment may be done over a period of one – two weeks depending on the amount of peroxide present in the whitening gel (check the actual product manual / instructions for details).
Preparing for application:
1) Brush your teeth before applying the strips – to clear any debris or plaque present on your teeth
2) Open the pack but do not peel off the strips until you’re about to apply them (coz the strips are very flimsy)
3) Once you’re ready to apply, the place them over your teeth and ensure that they have been properly positioned on your teeth (ensure maximum portion of your teeth surface falls in contact with the strip)
4) Then press the strip slowly and gently so that they become firmly positioned and completely secured. Fold the remaining portion of the strip from above to the back side of your teeth. Repeat above steps for the second strip
5) Once application is over, clean your hands properly with water since the gel is based on peroxide.
Side effects?
Just like any other peroxide based teeth whitening system, Teeth Whitening Strips also have two side effects:
1) Teeth sensitivity
2) Irritation of the gums
In case you face any of the above side effects, immediately stop the application and consult your dentist.
Advantages of Teeth Whitening Strips:
1) They are very simple to use
2) They not as messy as other at home teeth whitening systems
3) The whitening gel is pre-applied by the manufacturer thus we can rest assured that there is not over-application unlike other at home teeth whitening products
4) They are equally (if not more) effective as other teeth whitening systems (being based on peroxide just like other systems)
Disdvantages:
1) They do not cover the back side teeth and thus only the front teeth are whitened – however, this should not a big problem as only the front teeth are exposed while smiling or speaking normally.
2) You need to place and position the strips very well on your teeth so that there is adequate contact with maximum portion of your teeth covered by the strips – else you may not get the desired results.
Price
They are quite inexpensive – begining from $25 for a set of 20 strips and it available online as well as in stores around you.
Give them a try …..
Given the simplicity, ease of use and effectiveness of teeth whitening strips, you will really find it useful and worth it. It will come very handy in situations when you need a ‘quick teeth whitening’ for a special occasion!
Give teeth whitening strips a try and see its results for yourself. It may make a big difference to your smile and ultimately your confidence too!