| It's a great time in history to want white teeth. Although | | | | - It's usually a good idea to clean off your teeth a little |
| some extremely yellow teeth may require more | | | | before applying (especially if you just ate oreos) but |
| professional whitening from a dentist, most young | | | | wait to brush your teeth until after you remove the |
| people should be able to see dramatic whitening | | | | strips. Instead, rinse your mouth out with water or even |
| effects with the basic over-the-counter whitestrips. But | | | | brush with a wet toothbrush. |
| how can you put them to good use? | | | | - Peel the whitestrips from their backing carefully - try |
| - First, don't ever pay full price. There are hundreds of | | | | to touch the edges only to avoid getting the whitening |
| coupons and discounts out there for this kind of thing, | | | | gel on your fingers. |
| so even if you want Crest Whitestrip Supreme, there's | | | | - Place the strip carefully along the gumline on the top |
| no need to pay $50 or so . Do a few internet | | | | teeth and fold over evenly, then do the same on the |
| searches, clip a few coupons -- most of the time you | | | | bottom. Make sure that you get all of the bleaching gel |
| can save yourself $6-10. | | | | off your hands. Just like any bleach, it can bleach your |
| - Choose the right products. Are you in a hurry | | | | clothes, furniture, etc. |
| because you're getting married in a week? Do you | | | | - Check the box to find out how long the strips should |
| have a couple of months until your high school reunion? | | | | stay on your teeth. This varies with the formula, and |
| Do you just need a little touch up? Whitestrips come in | | | | leaving them on for longer than the instructions say is |
| all kinds of formulas, from quick 7 or 10 day formulas | | | | neither more effective nor very good for your teeth. |
| that bleach everything quickly, to daily care products | | | | - Your teeth will probably feel sensitive at first, |
| and gradually whiten over time by using them for five | | | | especially in the case of the faster-acting whitestrips, |
| minutes every day. Assess your needs before | | | | but this will go away after a few days. |
| purchasing the thing that has the shiniest package. | | | | |