If you are like most people, you probably yearn for a dazzling white smile. While you could certainly achieve this by going to the dentist, it might not be an expense that you can fit into your budget. Luckily, there are white strips that you can use to whiten your teeth at home. If you want to get the most out of these store-bought white strips, keep these three tips in mind:

1. Blot Teeth Dry

One tip that you should consider implementing is blotting your teeth dry. Doing this before applying the white strips will ensure that all of the bleach penetrates the stains on your teeth, as they won't be wet or slippery due to saliva. It will also ensure more even results, as all of your teeth will be the same dryness. So take a minute to blot your teeth before you apply the strips.

2. Choose A Kit Wisely

You should also be very careful when choosing an at-home whitening kit. There are a variety of whitening strips on the market and some will work better than others. In general, try to stay away from one-hour whitening kits unless your teeth are already fairly white. Since it will take time to remove deep stains, you will usually want to opt for a kit that offers enough strips for one to two weeks.

However, if you are simply maintaining your white teeth, a one-hour kit will work fine. Since the stains are shallow, these quick kits work great for maintaining your teeth in between more intensive teeth whitening sessions—whether at home or at the dentist office.

3. Position Carefully

Finally, make sure that you position the strips carefully onto your teeth. Ideally, the strips won't be touching your sensitive gums. Once in place, use your fingernail to gently smooth the strip onto your teeth. Move slowly to ensure the strip is completely touching every part of your teeth that you want whitened. This tip might be simple, but it will help tremendously when it comes to having evenly white teeth.

Whitening your teeth at-home is certainly a budget-friendly method for achieving a dazzling smile. However, if you want to get the most out of your kit, you should follow these tips. As always, consult with your dentist before you attempt any type of at-home whitening to ensure that your teeth and gums are healthy, as whitening strips can cause some irritation.

Contact a dental office like Treasured Smiles Dentistry to learn more.

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