Can using Crest Whitestrips cause gum recession? How often is it ok to go through the 10 day treatment?
Question:
Answers:
using crest whitening strips will not cause gum recession but brushing to hard will. i ve used these strips in the past and found them to better than the whitening i got at the dentist. don't use them to often, maybe every couple of months for a few days at a time to "touch them up" a bit. using whitening products to much can cause the teeth to look a transparent gray shade. you may find you have to use a sensitivity toothpaste after the strips. remeber to floss everyday and brush your teeth and gums well with a flouride toothpaste!!
If you followed the instructions to the letter, you shouldn't have any problems. If you notice something that you think shouldn't be happening, STOP using the stuff and see your dentist at once!
Abuse of whitestrips has unknown effects. As long as you use them as directed and at most one set of treatments every 6 months. Getting it on your gums can burn them off but they regrow quickly as long as you do not abuse the whitestrips. Constant burning off of the gums has unknown effects. If you use them daily and keep burning gums off it could cause your body to quit trying to regrow that area of gums b/c of the trauma. Just be sure not to place strips directly on tissue. Trim them if necessary or use a Q tip to get any off of your gums.
More Questions & Answers...