Should I Brush My Teeth After Using Whitening Strips?

 Whitening strips are an over-the-counter medication that lightens the color of your teeth. Strips contain ingredients that remove stains from your teeth. If you are not familiar with using whitening strips, you may want to know how to incorporate them into your daily routine.

Should you brush your teeth after using whitening strips or a similar home whitening treatment? Have you been wondering, "Do I brush my teeth after or before my whitening strips?"

In this article, we will discuss best practices for brushing and using whitening strips. We will also explain how the whitening strips work.


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Should I brush my teeth after using whitening strips?

Every whitening system works differently. It is important to always read the directions because what is okay for one type of whitening strips may not be okay for another.

If you're thinking, "I'm getting plaque obstruction on my teeth," part of the reasoning behind these instructions is that brushing your teeth immediately before you apply the product prevents them from sticking firmly to your enamel. If they don't stick properly, they won't whiten. They will literally slip off your teeth and you will have to throw them away.

Brushing after using whitening strips may not make a huge difference, but it may partially affect the type of results you see. Although not noticeable, brushing after using whitening strips may limit the further effect of removing residual stain particles within the porous surface of tooth enamel. It is best to avoid brushing (or eating or drinking) for at least half an hour or more.



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The best way to prepare your teeth before using whitening strips

You do need to brush your teeth regularly (and every day). If you don't brush thoroughly, there will be excessive stains and buildup that can physically clog the whitening gel. If your teeth are dirty, you may see spotty results depending on how many contacts the whitening strips have with your teeth.


1) First, schedule a professional dental cleaning.

You need to make sure your teeth do not have any tartar buildup, thick stains, or heavy plaque areas that you are not aware of. This will give you a blank slate to work with.

2) Make sure you floss and brush your teeth twice a day.

An electric toothbrush can be more effective at removing plaque and preventing new buildup. But since it doesn't reach between your teeth, you need to make sure you floss or water floss to clean those excess curves.




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3) Read the package insert.

Whether or not you have used a similar product before. Even if it's the same brand, almost every whitening kit has different results.


How do the strips work on your teeth?

Typically, whitening strips use peroxide to whiten your teeth. Peroxide is a bleaching agent. Most test whitening strips contain hydrogen peroxide, but some manufacturers may use carbamide peroxide.

These strips are made of plastic and have a thin layer of peroxide gel. When you apply the strips to your teeth, the bleaching agent breaks down the stains on your teeth. This reduces the concentration of stains and makes your teeth look whiter.


Depending on the product, you may need to wear the whitening strips once or twice a day for 30 minutes. You may also need to repeat the process for 14 days.

For more information about Onuge Teeth Whitening Strips, please contact manager@onugechina.com.