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Crest 3D Whitestrips Professional Effects use peroxide gel on flexible strips to lighten some stains on natural teeth when used exactly as directed.
The short answer
Crest 3D Whitestrips Professional Effects use peroxide gel on flexible strips to lighten some stains on natural teeth when used exactly as directed. The strip holds whitening gel against the front tooth surfaces, where peroxide can alter stain molecules. It cannot change the colour of fillings, crowns, veneers, or bonding.
What is the direct answer?
What does this question mean?
The strip holds whitening gel against the front tooth surfaces, where peroxide can alter stain molecules. It cannot change the colour of fillings, crowns, veneers, or bonding.
What can you do next?
Read the package directions, keep strips off the gums, and do not combine them with another whitening product unless a dentist advises it. Pause use for significant sensitivity, gum burning, or ulceration.
When should you seek dental care?
Have a dental examination first if you have untreated decay, cracks, gum recession, enamel defects, or restorations in the visible smile. A dentist can identify the stain source and select a suitable concentration or alternative.
What should you ask the dentist?
Why do strips cause tooth sensitivity? Can strips whiten dental bonding?
Frequently asked questions
Why do strips cause tooth sensitivity?
The strip holds whitening gel against the front tooth surfaces, where peroxide can alter stain molecules. It cannot change the colour of fillings, crowns, veneers, or bonding.
Can strips whiten dental bonding?
Read the package directions, keep strips off the gums, and do not combine them with another whitening product unless a dentist advises it. Pause use for significant sensitivity, gum burning, or ulceration.