Teeth whitening strips –do they help?

Teeth whitening strips are commonly used at home to whiten the teeth. They contain peroxide or bleach and provide your teeth with a natural white shine. Teeth whitening strips are usually manufactured using polyethylene, which is a thin elastic kind of plastic.

Is teeth whitening really beneficial?

It is convenient to use teeth whitening strips at home for those who yearn for sparkling white teeth. Teeth whitening strips are inexpensive and easy to use. Most of the whitening kits contain two sets of strips, one for the upper teeth and the other for the lower teeth. The kit contains instructions on how to use the strips and you can use them once or twice every 2 weeks.

Apart from being cost-effective and easy to use, teeth whitening strips offer sparkling white shine few days after use, and it lasts for a few months. Since only one portion of strip has bleaching agent, it acts as a barrier and the whitener is not diluted. It does not affect oral tissues, and there is minimal room for any side effects.

When do we use whitening strips?

It is recommended to brush your teeth before using whitening strips. In the long run, there is a possibility of tooth decay or even other dental problems. It is important to remember that teeth whitening strips cannot remove bacteria or plaque stuck on the teeth.

It is also advised not to brush immediately after the application of whitening strips, since it can irritate your gums. Dentists advise to wait for half an hour after brushing and then wear teeth whiteners.

Harmful effects of teeth whitening strips:

Most whitening strips are safe to use, but be cautious of the kind of ingredients used. One such chemical is chlorine dioxide that affects teeth enamel.

To get a sparkiling smile, come down to Green Meadow Dental for professional teeth whitening.Green Meadow Dental is located at 3579 B Berlin Turnpike, Newington, CT 06111 (860)-865-0056. Many people from West Hartford  come to our office because we are conveniently located next to Target.Our flexible hours and family dental practice makes it easy for busy families to schedule visits for both parents and children.