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How often are crest white strips safe to use? i am very diligent about oral hygiene and brush with an electric tooth brush and floss daily. i want to make sure im not too rough on the enamel. i cant imagine you want to do it too often?

Q: how often are crest white strips safe to use? i am very diligent about oral hygiene and brush with an electric tooth brush and floss daily. i want to make sure im not too rough on the enamel. i cant imagine you want to do it too often?

: You are good at your oral hygiene protocol, so follow directions for using the white strips. Don't over use for a quicker whitening, you could cause enamel to become sensitive. It takes time for a whiter enamel, so be patient.

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You are good at your oral hygiene protocol, so follow directions for using the white strips. Don't over use for a quicker whitening, you could cause enamel to become sensitive. It takes time for a whiter enamel, so be patient.

Answered 7/19/2023

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A member asked:

How often are crest white strips safe to use? i am very diligent about oral hygiene and brush with an electric tooth brush and floss daily. i want to make sure im not too rough on the enamel. i cant imagine you want to do it too often?

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