Whitestrips supreme
Whitening strips are thin plastic carriers coated with a peroxide-based gel that contacts the front surfaces of teeth.
The short answer
Whitening strips are thin plastic carriers coated with a peroxide-based gel that contacts the front surfaces of teeth. Their result and side effects depend on the formulation, contact time, tooth condition, and correct use.
Why will whitening not change restoration colour?
Peroxide oxidizes some stain molecules within enamel and dentine, while it does not change the color of fillings, crowns, veneers, or other restorations. Uneven results can occur when teeth have different restorations, decay, cracks, or intrinsic discoloration.
How can you reduce irritation while using whitening strips?
Use the product exactly as directed, keep gel off the gums, and stop if significant burning or pain develops. A dental examination should come before whitening when there is decay, gum disease, exposed roots, cracks, or marked sensitivity.
When should pain or gum changes be checked by a dentist?
Seek dental care for persistent sensitivity, gum whitening or peeling, pain, or an uneven dark tooth. Whitening should be postponed until untreated disease and defective restorations have been assessed.
Are your teeth and restorations suitable for whitening?
Ask whether the tooth surfaces and restorations are suitable for whitening. Ask which concentration and wear schedule fit your sensitivity and what shade change is realistic for your natural teeth.
Frequently asked questions
Can I manage this at home?
Use the product exactly as directed, keep gel off the gums, and stop if significant burning or pain develops. A dental examination should come before whitening when there is decay, gum disease, exposed roots, cracks, or marked sensitivity.
What sign means I should not wait?
Seek dental care for persistent sensitivity, gum whitening or peeling, pain, or an uneven dark tooth. Whitening should be postponed until untreated disease and defective restorations have been assessed.
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.