A couple of questions

Is it safe to swallow saliva while using whitening strips?

What happens if I swallow the strip or some of the gel from the strip? No adverse effects will result from ingesting the peroxide gel. It will simply pass through your system without causing any damage. However, swallowing large amounts of peroxide can cause nausea and stomach irritation.

Does saliva affect Crest whitening strips?

You're experiencing a natural reaction between your saliva and the whitening agent on our Whitestrips. Saliva increases whenever you place an object of any kind in your mouth. As saliva increases, it also reacts with the whitening agent and together they make foam.

Does saliva affect teeth whitening?

Hydrogen peroxide is sensitive. We want it to break down in your mouth but there is one big problem: your saliva neutralizes it almost instantly! Any saliva that makes its way into your whitening trays can completely kill the process, leaving you with spotty results and uneven whitening, if any at all!

Can I swallow when whitening teeth?

Do Not Swallow the Bleaching Gel Studies show that tooth-bleaching agents contain hydrogen peroxide. A survey revealed that some patients complained about nausea, stomach issues, and throat irritation during their treatments. There is a high risk of poisoning if you swallow your bleaching agent.

Should I rinse my mouth after whitening strips?

Never use teeth whitening strips before brushing your teeth, but do not use toothpaste at this time. … Once you brush with a wet toothbrush, rinse your mouth out. After you apply the strips and take them off after some time, then you can brush and floss as normal.

What happens if you swallow whitening gel?

Accidental swallowing of the teeth whitening gel can cause headaches and nausea. The discomfort that you can feel from sensitivity from the procedure may also cause a headache. Generally, teeth whitening does not cause headaches and is a virtually painless procedure.

Should I rinse after white strips?

Since the left over gel isn't harmful, you can do any of the following: Rinse your mouth with water. Wipe the gel off your teeth.

What happens if I swallow whitening gel?

Accidental swallowing of the teeth whitening gel can cause headaches and nausea. The discomfort that you can feel from sensitivity from the procedure may also cause a headache. Generally, teeth whitening does not cause headaches and is a virtually painless procedure.