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How to Apply Teeth Whitening Strips

Ivory white Teeth are in!
Ivory white Teeth are in!
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By Julie Boehlke
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Everyone loves a gleaming white smile and what easier and cheaper way to achieve that look than by purchasing over the counter Teeth Whitening strips. For a fraction of the cost of going to the dentist, you can accomplish the same look in the comfort of your home in just 30 minutes a day for 7 days!

Difficulty: Moderately Easy
Instructions

Things You'll Need:

  • Teeth Whitening Strips.
  • Toothbrush.
  • Clock.
  • Mirror.
  • Washcloth.

    How to easily apply your Teeth Whitening Strips.

  1. Step 1
    Add your Whitening Strips to your Shopping Basket.
    Add your Whitening Strips to your Shopping Basket.

    Purchase your favorite Whitening Strips at your local Retail Store.

  2. Step 2

    Open up the box or case and remove an upper and a lower Whitening Strip.

  3. Step 3

    Remove the Upper Strip from the protective packaging and apply the gooey side to the surface of your upper set of teeth.

  4. Step 4
    You are minutes away from a brighter smile.
    You are minutes away from a brighter smile.

    Remove the Lower Strip from the protective packaging and apply the gooey side to the surface of your lower set of teeth.

  5. Step 5
    The toothbrush is a handy helper.
    The toothbrush is a handy helper.

    While standing in front of a mirror, take the backside of your toothbrush and smooth the Whitening Strip down so it lays flat against the surface of your teeth.

  6. Step 6
    A clean wet Washcloth will come in handy.
    A clean wet Washcloth will come in handy.

    Use a wet Washcloth to wipe the outside of your mouth if needed.

  7. Step 7
    Keep track how long you need to leave the Strips on for.
    Keep track how long you need to leave the Strips on for.

    Set your clock for 30 minutes and watch the time.

  8. Step 8
    Rinse your hands of any Whitening product.
    Rinse your hands of any Whitening product.

    Wash your hands thoroughly after you have applied the Whitening Strips.

  9. Step 9

    Wait 30 minutes for the Strips to take their full effect.

  10. Step 10
    Rinse your mouth out thouroghly.
    Rinse your mouth out thouroghly.

    After 30 minutes remove the strips one by one, discard the strips, then rinse and brush your teeth.

Tips & Warnings
  • By using a toothbrush to help with application you are using a tool that is sanitary and easily fits in to hard to reach places in the mouth.
  • If you have a build up of saliva, spit but don't rinse until the 30 minutes are up.
  • Store your whitening strips in a cool dry place for long lasting effectiveness.
  • Try implementing a 30 minute activity each time you whiten such as a 30 minute movie or a 30 minute exercise routine to pass time.
  • Try to not swallow any of the solution while you are whitening your teeth.
  • Do not leave Whitening Strips on for longer than the recommended time as discoloring could occur.
  • Try not to let any of the Whitening Strip solution drop onto your clothing or furniture as permanent bleaching could occur.
  • Do not eat or drink while wearing the Whitening Strip.
  • Teeth Whitening of any kind can cause teeth sensitivity.
  • Rinse thouroughly.
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