5 Teeth Whitening Strips Tricks for the Best Results

Possibly the most convenient method of teeth whitening ever invented, teeth whitening strips are a firm favourite for those looking for an easy and mess free way to whiten at home.

Gone are the days when inconvenient and expensive dentist appointments are needed. These compact strips can be used to whiten ‘on the go’ or at home watching your favourite TV programme.

But how do you achieve best results?

This guide will answer your burning questions about how to make teeth whitening strips work for you and give you some handy tricks to ensure great results every time.

1. CHOOSE YOUR STRIPS CAREFULLY

A quick online search will show that the current market is full of teeth whitening products, including teeth whitening strips for every budget. However, most of them contain Hydrogen Peroxide, which while being known is an excellent bleaching agent, is also known to cause a galore of unwanted side-effects such as sensitivity, gum irritation and enamel damage even when used by dental professionals.

Therefore, to make your teeth white while keeping them healthy and side-effect free or in case of generally sensitive teeth, it is better to opt for a non-peroxide whitening strips that can deliver same powerful whitening results without the use of harsh Peroxide. Billion Dollar Smile products are all non-peroxide.

2. PREPARE YOUR TEETH FOR APPLICATION

This might sound rather obvious, but for the best whitening experience you need to apply strips onto clean and dry teeth. Brushing your teeth will ensure that the surface is free from food and drink leftovers as well as plaque, while also allowing the enamel to become more receptive to the whitening agents.

Using a wet toothbrush, without toothpaste ensures the surface of the teeth is free from any toothpaste residue that might interfere with the whitening process. Go easy on the gum line by using soft or extra soft toothbrush.

After brushing with your wet toothbrush, rinse your mouth and pat dry your teeth with a clean paper towel to achieve a better adhesion of the strips to the surface of your teeth.

3. AVOID UNEVEN WHITENING

All smiles are unique and to achieve best teeth whitening results you need to take time to appreciate all curves and edges of your teeth while applying the strips.

Taking a few extra moments during application, to make sure your teeth are in contact with the whitening gel, will improve your results.

If you have any crowns and implants it is best to consult your dentist prior to any attempted whitening treatment, while also being aware that whitening strips are not designed to whiten any artificial teeth or surfaces.

4. ALWAYS FOLLOW PRODUCT APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Even if you are a confident user of whitening strips, to achieve the best results you should always follow exact instructions given on the pack by the manufacturer.

Active ingredients and formulations can differ not only across brands, but also across different types of whitening strips and even across the batches.

Reading the instructions on the pack prior to use will ensure that you stay informed of any potential changes and do not overuse or underuse the whitening gel. This will help to avoid any potential side-effects or whitening failures caused by incorrect application.

Also, it is important to note that while the single use of a whitening strips can reveal whiter and brighter smile and is perfectly suitable for the occasional top up, the best results come to those who diligently stick to the routine every day for the entire duration of the treatment indicated by the manufacturer.

5. STEER CLEAR OF SMOKING AS WELL AS COLOURED FOODS AND BEVERAGES IMMEDIATELY AFTER TREATMENT

The surface of your teeth might temporarily become more receptive to anything that comes in to contact with your mouth for some time after applying whitening strips.

As the majority of tooth staining and discolouration is caused by molecules that give colour to different foods and drinks as well as smoking, it is wise to stay away from smoking and strongly coloured foods and drinks for at least couple of hours immediately after whitening treatment to avoid any accidental staining.

Consider gentle brushing using a soft or extra soft brush with toothpaste that is high in Hydroxyapatite minerals, such as Billion Dollar Smile Purple Tooth Polish, known to help remineralise the enamel building new layers on the tooth surface thus sealing off your achieved whitening results. Make sure to remember the “spit, don’t rinse” method to harvest all the benefits of remineralisation.