How to use this whitening strips timer
- Read the timing on your whitening strips box, pouch, or dentist-provided instructions.
- Choose the matching preset, or enter a custom number of minutes.
- Start the countdown as soon as the strips are seated on your teeth.
- Remove the strips when the timer ends, then rinse, brush, or wait according to your product directions.
Common whitening strip times
30 minutes is a common whitening strip length, but not universal. Some gentle or express strips use 5 to 10 minutes, while other products may use 45 to 60 minutes.
When in doubt, use the shorter manufacturer-recommended time and ask your dentist if you have sensitivity, gum irritation, crowns, veneers, braces, or dental work.