Teeth Whitening Strips: Efficiency and Prices at the Pharmacy

Features of the use of whitening strips for teethEveryone wants to have an attractive smile. Unfortunately, nature thinks differently. White teeth from nature - this is a great rarity. So people have to look for ways to deceive nature and lighten their teeth. The only problem is that the procedure of teeth whitening in the clinic is not cheap. There is often not enough money for it, and sometimes there just isn’t enough time to visit the dentist’s office.

Especially for such people, a universal remedy was developed - a system for bleaching. This product appeared on the market quite recently, but quickly gained popularity. Today, tooth whitening strips of tooth enamel are sold at any pharmacy at an affordable price.

The popularity of teeth whitening strips

Benefits of teeth whitening stripsThe advantage of home whitening systems is that they are very easy to use. There is no need to go anywhere to whiten enamel. Everything can be done at home. The whole procedure usually takes only 30 minutes. The process of teeth whitening does not limit domestic activity.

An important role in the growth of popularity of such systems was played by the terms of use. On one course, teeth whitening averages from 14 to 28 days. Timing depends on the brand of strips.

The main advantage of whitening home systems lies in their effectiveness. She is situated at a high enough level. In one course with this tool you can make your teeth brighter by several tones. The effect of whitening will continue for at least one year.

Operating principle

Description of the principle of action of teeth whitening stripsBleaching strips are based on peroxide gels. That is, they include hydrogen peroxide and carbamide. The activation of the system occurs at the moment of removing the protective layer from it. The gel below it starts releasing active oxygen, which penetrates the enamel tooth and destroys the pigment.

The very process of splitting pigment is completely safe for human teeth, since the result of this process is water and carbon dioxide. It is noteworthy that the gels used in the whitening systems are analogous to the gels used in professional teeth whitening systems.

Naturally, in professional products the concentration of carbamide and hydrogen peroxide is much higher, and they are activated only by the action of ultraviolet radiation or a laser beam.

Active ingredients in whitening strips less aggressive. The creators of this tool have reduced the intensity of their effects deliberately. Since the use of whitening strips takes place at home without the supervision of a physician, a decrease in the activity of whitening substances made it impossible to harm the user's teeth.

How to use whitening strips

Instructions for the use of strips for teeth whiteningYou should know that the whitening strips can not be resorted to more than twice a day. In this case, the time interval between applications should be the same. Used strips cannot be reused. The gel applied on them loses its properties after the first use.

It is necessary to decide in advance on which dentition will be applied to the strip. This is necessary in order to to choose the right length. For the top row of teeth, the whitening strip should be longer than for the bottom row.

The duration of the whitening procedure with a home whitening system varies within from 5 to 30 minutes. The duration of exposure depends on the type and brand of product. The exact time of the procedure can be easily obtained from the instructions that should be applied to the packaging with a bleaching agent.

During whitening using strips can not eat, eat and smoke. After removing them, you must brush your teeth with a paste. During the whole course of bleaching, which lasts from several weeks to a month, it is not recommended to eat foods that can stain teeth.

Universal instructions for use:

  1. Open the bag and take out the strips.
  2. Remove the protective layer.
  3. Looking in the mirror to put strips on the teeth. The long one is intended for the upper dentition, the short one - for the lower one. To the teeth should fit side with the gel.
  4. Align the stripes on the gums. Tuck the free part of them to the inside of the teeth.
  5. With an effort to hold the nail in the teeth covered with a strip. This will ensure an even distribution of the gel.
  6. Remove the strip after the recommended period.
  7. To carry out hygienic procedures.

Restrictions on use

Manufacturers of tooth whitening strips for tooth enamel do not recommend using their products:

  • Contraindications for the use of whitening stripspregnant and lactating women;
  • persons under 16;
  • people undergoing treatment by an orthodontist;
  • people with severe allergic reaction to hydrogen peroxide and carbamide;
  • persons with sore gums and paradont;
  • patients with serious internal diseases, hypertension and asthma.

The most popular brands of whitening strips

List and description of the most popular teeth whitening stripsManufacturers of teeth whitening strips today are very many. We will not talk about all of them, but dwell only on those who deserve attention.

The most popular are whitening strips for tooth enamel. under the brand name RIGEL. This tool, produced in London, provides the best result. Using the RIGEL whitening system, you can whiten your teeth for 6–8 tones, while competitors guarantee only 4 tones for whitening.

The effectiveness of the system for whitening tooth enamel RIGEl provides a unique formula Eureco HC. Thanks to her, the strips whiten not only the enamel of the teeth, but also fillings.

A remarkable fact is that in the RIGEL system there is no hydrogen peroxide and carbamide, which in high concentrations can damage teeth if used without the supervision of a dentist. In addition, RIGEL strips are manufactured according to ISO 13485 and certified according to European quality standards.

Bright Light Professional Effects. The traditional whitening system, designed for whitening for two weeks. The duration of the daily procedures is 30 minutes. The strips can be applied twice a day, then the full course will be 7 days. After use, 3-tone clarification is achieved.

Bright light night effects. The strips are designed for carrying out the procedure at night - its duration can be from 6 to 8 hours. They do not aggressively affect the enamel, they contribute to its clarification up to 4 tones.

Whitening strips Crest and their cost

Products under this brand are made in America and are in quite good demand among Russian buyers. Under this brand is issued a large number of whitening systems, providing an individual approach to the procedure:

  • Description of the properties of the strips for whitening teeth brand Crest and their price in pharmaciesProfessional Effects provides an excellent result at the level of professional bleaching in a dental clinic. To achieve maximum results, you need to complete a course of 20 procedures, each of them lasting 30 minutes. Price Professional Effects - 3 650 rubles.
  • White Vivid is positioned as a system of enhanced teeth whitening. The course lasts for 2 weeks for 30 minutes per session. These strips are not recommended for people who have not previously used home teeth whitening systems. This product can be found in pharmacies for the price of 2 690 rubles.
  • Gentle Routine is considered a gentle bleaching system. To get a decent result, this tool should be used for 4 weeks, just 5 minutes a day.Gentle Routine is recommended for use by people with hypersensitive teeth. Gentle Routine sold at a price of 2,900 rubles.

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