Can I use Crest Whitestrips Premium Plus for more than 10 days?!
Question: I bought a Crest Whitestrips pack at Costco that came with Crest Whitestrips Premium Plus, and Crest Vivid White toothpaste. The normal pack of Premium Plus strips comes with enough strips for 10 days. This one however comes with extra strips to extend the whitening period to 14 days. Is it safe on your enamel to be using the higher strength Premium Plus strips for that long of a period?
Also, if you experience tooth sensitivity does that mean it may be harming your teeth and enamel? I can put up with any amount of sensitivity as long as I know I'm not damaging my teeth.
Thanks.
Answers: I bought a Crest Whitestrips pack at Costco that came with Crest Whitestrips Premium Plus, and Crest Vivid White toothpaste. The normal pack of Premium Plus strips comes with enough strips for 10 days. This one however comes with extra strips to extend the whitening period to 14 days. Is it safe on your enamel to be using the higher strength Premium Plus strips for that long of a period?
Also, if you experience tooth sensitivity does that mean it may be harming your teeth and enamel? I can put up with any amount of sensitivity as long as I know I'm not damaging my teeth.
Thanks.
The crest strips make your teeth sensitive. They will in no way damage your teeth, but your teeth may hurt a little afterward.
But, sure, use them for more than 10 days. It won't hurt your teeth.
they in no way can damage your teeth....use them as long as you want but remember...they are expensive
You can use crest whitestrips for more than ten days; that's just what they include in the pack. Sensitivity just means that the product is removing stains in the pores of your enamel (which is how it removes stains) so the root of your tooth is more sensitive to changes in temperature. If you have increased sensitivity, use a toothpaste for sensitive teeth. If this doesn't help, see your dentist. They can give you something stronger to help with the pain and discomfort associated with sensitivity. Good luck.
Any sensitivity is generally transient, and will improve in a few days to a few weeks.
Honestly, if you have used the strips for ten days, it's very unlikely a few extra days will get your teeth any whiter.
Steve Bornfeld, DDS
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