Getting a dazzling smile with Crest 3D White Strips is a cheap alternative to professional whitening treatments, but how do you do it safely and correctly? If you follow the instructions closely, applying the strips is a breeze—just stick them on, wait 30 minutes, and peel them off for a brighter smile. In this article, we’ll walk you through the best way to apply Crest 3D White Strips and dive into how often you can wear them for the best results. If you’re ready to smile with confidence, keep reading!
How to Use a Crest 3D Whitestrips Dental Whitening Kit
- Press the strips to your teeth so they’re lined up with your gums.
- Fold the excess behind your teeth and press to the backside.
- Leave the strips on for 30 minutes.
- Peel the strips off and rinse out your mouth or brush your teeth.
- Wear 1 set of strips daily for 10-14 days per treatment.
- Read the instructions for your specific product to see when you can use them again.
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QuestionAm I supposed to brush my teeth after using Crest White Strips?Dr. Lewis Chen is a licensed Dentist in both New York and New Jersey, specializing in providing high-quality oral care in the form of preventative care. He holds an Economics degree from New York University. Dr. Chen earned his doctorate at Columbia University College of Dental Medicine. He graduated top of his class with the highest honors and distinction and was nominated and inducted into the only renowned, national dental honor society, Omicron Kappa Upsilon (OKU). He then completed a comprehensive training program at the Bronx VA Medical Center and, shortly after, decided to pursue multiple practice ownership and management. Dr. Chen has acquired numerous accolades over the years, including New York Academy of Dentistry Exemplary Professional Conduct Award, Academy of General Dentistry Outstanding General Practitioner Award, American Academy of Implant Dentistry Award, and Pierre Fauchard Foundation Award.Read the instructions on the box. If it mentions you can brush your teeth, you can. If not, I'd skip it. The big mistake that people make with whitening strips is not following the instructions down to the letter. These things really won't work if you don't follow the steps.
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QuestionHow often should I use Crest 3D White Strips?Dr. Lewis Chen is a licensed Dentist in both New York and New Jersey, specializing in providing high-quality oral care in the form of preventative care. He holds an Economics degree from New York University. Dr. Chen earned his doctorate at Columbia University College of Dental Medicine. He graduated top of his class with the highest honors and distinction and was nominated and inducted into the only renowned, national dental honor society, Omicron Kappa Upsilon (OKU). He then completed a comprehensive training program at the Bronx VA Medical Center and, shortly after, decided to pursue multiple practice ownership and management. Dr. Chen has acquired numerous accolades over the years, including New York Academy of Dentistry Exemplary Professional Conduct Award, Academy of General Dentistry Outstanding General Practitioner Award, American Academy of Implant Dentistry Award, and Pierre Fauchard Foundation Award.From what I've seen, most of my clients have had the best results when using them twice a day.
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QuestionWhy do my whitening strips always slide off of my teeth?Dr. Lewis Chen is a licensed Dentist in both New York and New Jersey, specializing in providing high-quality oral care in the form of preventative care. He holds an Economics degree from New York University. Dr. Chen earned his doctorate at Columbia University College of Dental Medicine. He graduated top of his class with the highest honors and distinction and was nominated and inducted into the only renowned, national dental honor society, Omicron Kappa Upsilon (OKU). He then completed a comprehensive training program at the Bronx VA Medical Center and, shortly after, decided to pursue multiple practice ownership and management. Dr. Chen has acquired numerous accolades over the years, including New York Academy of Dentistry Exemplary Professional Conduct Award, Academy of General Dentistry Outstanding General Practitioner Award, American Academy of Implant Dentistry Award, and Pierre Fauchard Foundation Award.Your teeth probably aren't totally dry. You really need totally dry teeth to get the whitening strips to adhere properly.
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- Store your Crest White Strips in a dry, cool place. [17] X Trustworthy Source American Dental Association World's largest dental professional organization and advocate for proper oral health Go to sourceThanks
- White Strips are not effective on dental work, like fillings or caps, or fake teeth.Thanks
- Always read the instructions for your specific product thoroughly. The exact directions vary based on the type of strip and the concentration of whitening agents on them.Thanks
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Warnings
- Do not wear White Strips for more than the recommended number of minutes per treatment.Thanks
- Do not overuse White Strips. Overuse might result in the erosion of your protective enamel layer, which could cause tooth loss. [18] X Research sourceThanks
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- ↑ Lewis Chen, DDS, FICOI, FIADFE. Licensed Dentist. Expert Interview. 3 June 2021.
- ↑ Lewis Chen, DDS, FICOI, FIADFE. Licensed Dentist. Expert Interview. 3 June 2021.
- ↑ https://www.animated-teeth.com/whitening_strips/extended-whitestrips-treatment.htm
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