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Do Teeth Whitening Strips Really Work?

Whitening strips is an over-the-counter teeth whitening product which was launched in year 2000. These are thin pieces of flexible plastic (polyethylene) that are glazed with a bleaching agent, usually hydrogen peroxide.

These strips are placed on top of the teeth’s surface. The consumer is supposed to press it a little so that it sticks close to the teeth enamel.

The strip must stay on the teeth for about thirty minutes and this must be done twice a day. The strip can be worn again the next day. If it has 6% concentration of hydrogen peroxide, the whitening strip can be worn for fourteen days. But if the concentration is higher, say about 10%, the strip can be worn for seven days only. By the time the strip loses its effects, the consumer will see significant whitening of his teeth.

Of course, results will vary from one person to another. Like all other teeth whitening procedures, results will depend on the extent of the staining of the teeth, and the cause of the stain or discoloration.

Another factor to consider is the base color of the teeth. One cannot simply have one’s teeth become whiter than what nature has endowed on them. And still another factor is the nature of materials or food that you place in your mouth, such as cigarette, coffee and tea. These do not aid in whitening your teeth.

Some believe that the use of whitening strips is not a good option because the strips are short and cannot whiten all the teeth. A strip may cover only the front teeth, but the rest, such as the molars, remain stained. Some people have long smiles that these may expose teeth that were not covered by the strips.

Another disadvantage of using whitening strips is the great possibility of experiencing gum irritation and tooth sensitivity. These two side effects may also be felt when using other teeth whitening procedures.

Though the bleaching material is applied already on the strip by the manufacturer to lessen “overflowing”, the gum may still be irritated. This may be due to the concentration of bleaching agent. If you begin using the 10% hydrogen peroxide and your gums become irritated, switching to the 6% concentration would be a wise move.

The gum irritation may also be due to the fact that the edges of whitening strips do not follow the contour of the gum line. It is very possible that the strip will touch the gum and then the irritation begins.

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