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Crest 3D Whitestrips use peroxide on the tooth surface to lighten some external and internal stains.
The short answer
Crest 3D Whitestrips are thin trays or strips coated with a peroxide-based whitening gel that contacts the enamel surface to lighten certain stains.
What does the product name describe?
The product name refers to an at-home tooth-whitening system, not a dental restoration. Peroxide molecules move through enamel and dentin and can break down some colored compounds, while results depend on the type and depth of discoloration.
How should you use whitening strips with dental problems?
Read the product directions, keep gel off the gums, and do not use whitening strips over untreated decay, leaking fillings, or active gum inflammation. A dental examination can distinguish surface stain from discoloration caused by trauma, decay, or a restoration.
When do whitening symptoms need dental care?
Arrange dental care for sharp pain, persistent sensitivity, bleeding gums, visible cavities, or one darkened tooth. Stop the product and seek advice if the mouth develops marked irritation or swelling.
Can whitening strips change a crown or filling colour?
Will strips whiten a crown or filling? Why do teeth become sensitive during whitening?
Frequently asked questions
Will strips whiten a crown or filling?
The product name refers to an at-home tooth-whitening system, not a dental restoration. Peroxide molecules move through enamel and dentin and can break down some colored compounds, while results depend on the type and depth of discoloration.
Why do teeth become sensitive during whitening?
Read the product directions, keep gel off the gums, and do not use whitening strips over untreated decay, leaking fillings, or active gum inflammation. A dental examination can distinguish surface stain from discoloration caused by trauma, decay, or a restoration.
Who wrote this page
This library is published by Dental Nation, a licensed dental group practising in the United Arab Emirates. Pages are written and overseen by the same clinical team that treats patients in our clinics, and are held to a fixed editorial standard for safety and accuracy.
This page is patient education, not medical advice, and cannot replace an examination. Anything urgent — facial swelling, trauma, uncontrolled bleeding or severe pain — needs a dentist or emergency care now.