For best results, do not brush teeth immediately before applying strips. Open foil pouch and remove. Peel strips from backing.

• Apply gel side of strip to teeth.
• Align strips with gum line and press gently for good contact.
• Fold the rest of strip behind teeth to keep in place.

• Wear strips for 5 minutes once a day, remove and discard.
• If you notice gel on your teeth, brush, rinse, or wipe it away.
• Use daily for gradual whitening.

Calcium and phosphate bind to form crystals on the teeth, which eventually harden within plaque, forming tartar. Certain types of chemicals called pyrophosphates help to decrease tartar buildup by stopping the growth of crystals and helping prevent new crystals from forming.

Have your teeth cleaned professionally every 6 months, or more frequently as recommended by your dentist or hygienist. Whiten with Crest Whitestrips Daily Whitening + Tartar Protection which contains pyrophosphate which adheres to your tooth and works to prevent formation and growth of tartar. Brush with a toothpaste that contains pyrophosphate, such as Crest® Tartar Protection, which adheres to the tooth surface and inhibits the formation or growth of calculus crystals. Brush with Crest® Pro-Health or Crest® Vivid White, which contain sodium hexametaphosphate, a pyrophosphate specially formulated to not only inhibit calculus, but also loosen and break the bonds of extrinsic stains for powerful whitening and a protective barrier to help prevent future stains.