How Well Do Teeth Whitener Strips Actually Work?
Friday, October 8th, 2010Few products out in the world seem to work wonders for a low price. I’ve tried plenty of products, but whitening strips have to be considered by anyone looking to improve their smile.
As great as these things are, let’s examine the good and the bad before you purchase them.
White strips need to be used correctly to work. Make sure they cover your teeth, and don’t overlap on your gums too much. If they cover your gums, they can burn them.
The main chemical that works the wonders for these strips is hydrogen peroxide. It oxidizes the stains you have accumulated on your teeth, making them white again. The more chemical on the strip, the more powerful they are.
After someone has gone through a cycle of them, few people have any problems. Those who do have trouble either have sensitivity issues with their teeth or gum burning. This is something to think about if you’ve had trouble with these before. The feeling is a little different when you first use your strips (it means the product is working), but anything that really feels badly should make you stop.
The bleaching has its limitations. They mainly only work on yellow stains, so make sure you notice a change within a week.
Also, these strips only cover a portion of your teeth. Now, for most everyone every single tooth exposed in a smile will be covered. If you do have a wide smile, going to a dentist might be better.
With a variety of strengths out there, the best bet is to decide which program works the best for you and go from there. If you need a lot of work, get the most powerful ones.
The best part about this is, so many people have tried these things and they work. I can’t guarantee they will, but millions of people can testify that these things will make your smile whiter. Good luck.
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