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You may be unsure about which of the whitening systems is the best to be used to apply the
whitening gels or powders. Whitening trays and strips are the most popular way to apply
the whitening gel on all teeth. The strips come with a whitening agent and a light adhesive
on one side of it. These can be fixed on the teeth with the help of adhesive so that the
gel comes in contact with your teeth.
But there are a few drawbacks as the trays and strips may increase tooth sensitivity
as they indirectly affect the tooth enamel. Apart from this, there could be an issue with
the strips not fitting properly on your teeth as they are generally not customized to suit
different types and sizes of teeth. Usually, the sizes provided in the whitening kits fit
most people. However, this could some to use more than the specified number of strips to
cover the entire set of teeth.
Though the choice of the whitening gel applicator varies depending on your individual needs
and comforts, the flexibility that the cotton swabs offer are worth mentioning. Cotton swabs
can be dipped in the liquid and applied to any particular tooth which is either stained
or discolored. But if the case is for overall whitening of the teeth, then the trays and
the strips will be highly useful. The whitening trays and the strips can be employed as directed
while the cotton swabs can be used more regularly. All of the tools available work to give you
the attractive smile that you want.