3D white strips crest professional effects
Whitening strips use peroxide film, while professional whitening uses dentist-selected gel and controlled application.
The short answer
Whitening strips use a peroxide-containing film against the front teeth, while professional whitening uses dentist-selected gel and controlled application for the individual tooth condition.
What is the direct answer?
What does this question mean?
Strips contact enamel for a limited period and can lighten some external or internal stains. They cannot change the color of fillings, crowns, or veneers, and uneven contact can produce patchy color or gum irritation.
What can you do next?
Follow the product directions and stop if significant pain or soft-tissue irritation occurs. A dental examination is useful before whitening when teeth are sensitive, cracked, decayed, heavily restored, or unevenly colored.
When should you seek dental care?
Seek care for persistent sensitivity, gum burns, a dark single tooth, pain, or discoloration after trauma. Swelling or ulceration that does not settle needs examination.
What should you ask the dentist?
Are strips suitable for my enamel and restorations, and would professional trays or another treatment give a more even result?
Frequently asked questions
What is the main cause?
Strips contact enamel for a limited period and can lighten some external or internal stains.
When should I arrange an examination?
Seek care for persistent sensitivity, gum burns, a dark single tooth, pain, or discoloration after trauma.