Question and answer
Professional crest strips
Professional whitening strips use peroxide gel to lighten tooth stains after a clinician checks enamel, gums, and existing restorations.
The short answer
Whitening strips place peroxide against enamel; they cannot change the colour of fillings, crowns, veneers, or bonding.
What is the direct answer?
What does this question mean?
The clinician checks decay, cracks, exposed roots, gum health, and restorations, then selects a product and wear schedule.
What can you do next?
Seek care for tooth pain, untreated decay, gum disease, burning, or persistent sensitivity before whitening.
When should you seek dental care?
Ask whether stains are inside the tooth or on its surface, which peroxide product fits you, and how restorations will look.
What should you ask the dentist?
glow-up
Frequently asked questions
What is the main point?
Whitening strips place peroxide against enamel; they cannot change the colour of fillings, crowns, veneers, or bonding.
What should happen next?
glow-up