Pro care whitening strips
Whitening strips can lighten some natural-tooth stains, but restorations usually keep their colour.
The short answer
Whitening strips use a peroxide gel to lighten some stains on natural teeth, but results depend on contact, stain type, product instructions, and restorations.
How does the strip hold whitening gel on your teeth?
The strip holds gel against front tooth surfaces. Peroxide can break down some stains, while fillings, crowns, and veneers generally keep their original colour.
How should you prepare before using whitening strips?
Follow the label, keep gel off the gums, and treat cavities, inflamed gums, exposed dentine, and leaking restorations before whitening.
When should uneven whitening or sensitivity be assessed?
Arrange assessment for persistent sensitivity, gum injury, uneven whitening, or a dark single tooth.
What should you ask about the cause and options?
Ask what diagnosis, material, force, ingredient, or follow-up finding applies to my teeth and gums, and what alternatives should be considered.
Frequently asked questions
How well can whitening strips lighten natural tooth stains?
Whitening strips use a peroxide gel to lighten some stains on natural teeth, but results depend on contact, stain type, product instructions, and restorations.
What should I watch for?
Arrange assessment for persistent sensitivity, gum injury, uneven whitening, or a dark single tooth.
Who wrote this page
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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.