Can you use teeth whitening strips twice a day?

There’s nothing wrong with wanting to have pearly white teeth, especially if you’re trying to impress your dentist. After all, who doesn’t want to flash their best smile at that cute nurse whilst in the hot seat? But before you start cracking open a new box of teeth whitening strips and using them twice a day, let’s get a few things straight.

The Basics

Whitening strips are thin, flexible plastic (or polyethylene) strips coated with hydrogen peroxide gel. They’re pretty easy to use and come with instructions reminding you not to eat or drink anything immediately after using them – which is sort of like someone telling you not touch your nose when it itches.

But what about using these magical white makers more than once during those long days stuck indoors?

Using Teeth Whitening Strips Twice A Day: The Good And Bad News

The good news is that yes, absolutely! You can use most over-the-counter (OTC) whitening strip kits twice daily, although how frequently depends on the concentration of bleaching agent used in each product. Most current products will give directions for frequency but generally either 30 minutes’ duration as recommended or two times daily application for no more than one week.

However…

And here comes the bad news… excessive usage means excessive strain on your tooth enamel because we don’t want our gnashers going rotten now do we?!

Every time you put peroxide on your teeth too much times within several hours can increase how much damage has already been done by limiting time between applications — potentially leading up towards first-degree chemical burns feeling from sensitivity resulting into receding gums making appointments painful rather than pleasurable hobby!

Despite this ruling against overuse by our team of dentists onboard HMS Dentisty-We-A-Lot, many people still insist they’d like to use these as frequently as possible.

Well, let’s see what the long term effects are of not following general guidelines when using various whitening products.

Long-Term Effects

In a study conducted in 2016, it was discovered that excessive use of teeth whitening strips can lead to tooth sensitivity and damage to your enamel if done for too long or with too much concentration (Journal of Oral Health and Dental Disease, Volume 4 Issue 1). Not only this but going back to our original bad news point — some people experience gum irritation or a burning sensation within oral cavity.

Using these without being mindful toward recommendations time limitations requires observation from dental professionals sooner rather than later because they will be able assess correctly what damages caused by overuse has occurred which unfortunately could leave you with disappointing results at best if restorative work is required…

However don’t go packing up all your kits just yet! See the next section on how longer intervals between applications and holiday periods can stem any unwanted outcomes.

Using Teeth Whitening Strips Interval

Some manufacturers allow clearly stated frequency in their directions regarding application so it is recommended playing safe by sticking around those limits when unsure otherwise annoying toothaches combined into receding gums loom ahead upon us constantly biting down on stress like a bull elk.

Longer gaps (for example: one day every week) lessens incidence side-effects associated with excess usage allowing therapeutic benefits throughout prolonged durations focussed solely onto designated period daily/week according product instructions reversing slight staining improving colour shades brighter; ultimately achieving approval who matter most – peers whose opinions we value highly!

Remember – happy smiles entail slower progressions backed up through sufficient breaks– never forget real beauty lies deeper underneath surface veneers further ensuring brilliant value worth showing off for years come repeating few months from initial treatment date…

What Else Can You Do To Whiten Your Teeth?

There are other things you can do to naturally whiten your teeth. They include:

• Brushing with baking soda and hydrogen peroxide mixture
• Using activated charcoal
• Oil pulling regularly
• Eating crunchy fruits and vegetables

However, it’s important to note that these methods may not be as effective as using whitening strips.

Conclusion

So in conclusion folks – if you’re looking for pearly whites go for it but don’t push yourself too far! It all comes back down to understanding the limitations of your body and planning ahead before going full steam with continuous usage.

If nothing seems working well enough then waiting a bit longer between instances recommended could prevent suffering unforeseen long-lasting damage ultimately giving results wanted from occasional bleaching treatments…

As always consult experts found onshore who will look after every individual case closely because we want our patients healthy back up smiling at one time greater than before no matter where situated around world; keeping everyone’s confidence levels stay high thanks great dental advice given above!

Disclaimer: Unfortunately HMS Dentistry-We-A-Lot wasn’t actually present to oversee any members writing this article however they exist onboard – so thank them anyway!