Can You Drink Water With Whitening Strips On?

Whitening strips are ultra-popular at-home whitening solutions that lift stains and lighten your teeth for a truly spectacular smile. But during your daily 30-minute treatment, you may wonder whether you can drink water with them on. It’s thirsty work, after all!

Can you drink water with teeth whitening strips on?

With Crest 3D White LUXE strips, yes. Their Advanced Seal no-slip grip keeps the strips in place, so you can talk and even sip water while whitening your teeth.

Stick to small sips of plain water, though. Gulping can loosen the strips or wash gel away from your teeth, and you don’t want to swallow more gel than you need to.

What you shouldn’t drink

✕Anything other than water

Tea, coffee, red wine, fizzy drinks, and fruit juices can stain your teeth and wash away the gel. Save them until after your treatment.

✕Food

Don’t eat while the strips are on. Eating will dislodge the strips, dilute the whitening gel, and make you swallow residue.

Tips for the best results

✓Drink before you start

Have a glass of water before applying the strips, so you’re less likely to feel thirsty during the 30 minutes.

✓Follow the instructions

Use the strips once a day for 30 minutes, for 20 days. Don’t overuse them, as it can increase tooth sensitivity.

✓Rinse afterwards

After the treatment, rinse your mouth with water to remove any leftover gel.

✕Avoid staining drinks afterwards

Wait one to two hours before drinking tea, coffee, red wine, or berry juices, as your teeth are more prone to staining straight after whitening.

The bottom line

Small sips of water are fine with Crest 3D White LUXE strips on. Avoid everything else until your treatment is done, and you’ll get the brightest results.