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# How To Use Teeth Whitening Pens?


A wider, brighter smile can boost anyone’s confidence. Therefore, people seek out over-the-counter products like teeth whitening gels, toothpaste, or even teeth whitening strips. They are easy to use and also easy on your pocket. Amongst all the available options, [teeth whitening pens](https://smilesciences.com/products/new-2-teeth-whitening-pens) are 
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## Let’s get to know what they are and how you can use them. 

### 1)  What Is a Teeth Whitening Pen?

Our teeth get stained from the food we eat, the beverages we drink, and the oral hygiene we maintain. Foods and beverages such as berries, coffee, wine, tea, etc. must be regulated if you want sparkling white teeth. To combat this, various products are introduced in the market. But the most popular one of them all is the teeth whitening pen. They are filled with [teeth whitening gel](https://smilesciences.com/products/smile-sciences-teeth-whitening-gel-refill) on the inside. They are portable just like a regular pen, so you can carry them anywhere you want. These slim pens work wonders on yellow teeth and hard stains. 

### 2)  Why teeth whitening pens?

* They work on the teeth’s surface to de-stain teeth effectively. 
* They are convenient to carry and store in your sling bag or even your pocket because of their tiny size.
* They are easily refillable with [teeth whitening gel refills](https://smilesciences.com/products/smile-sciences-teeth-whitening-gel-refill) that are available in the market.
* They are relatively quick in terms of results and are fuss-free to use.
* The application for these pens is quite easy and similar - no matter which brand you buy. 
You can use them for any last-minute touch-ups, for any special events, or simply to flaunt a healthy, happy, shiny smile. Plus, you don’t always have the liberty of time to go to your dentist and get a whitening treatment done. Not only does it cost a lot of money but it is time-consuming.

### 3)  How to Use teeth whitening pens?

After you buy the product you will likely get a few teeth whitening refills and a manual with it. It will clearly state the no. of times you should use the product and also how to use it. These instructions are typically similar for all pens - 
* Firstly, brush your teeth thoroughly like you normally would with a soft-bristle toothbrush.
* Now, open the seal/cap of the whitening pen and twist the bottom part of it. Once you do so, the gel will slowly start oozing out of the brush tip.
* Then, all you have to do is apply a thin layer of the get-on to your teeth’s surface. Please avoid your gums while doing so. 
* Let the product stay on your teeth for the no. of minutes mentioned on your brand’s package.
* Finally rinse it off nicely to reveal whiter, brighter teeth.

### 4)  Are there any common side effects of teeth whitening pens?

Some people might experience tooth sensitivity as there is peroxide in the ingredient list of such products. To avoid this, make sure you do not apply the gel to your gums. But, one need not worry much, as such products have the least amount of bleach content in them. If the sensitivity feels strange or stays longer than usual, please consult your dentist immediately. 

[Teeth whitening](https://smilesciences.com/) is a great option for anyone to try. There is no shame in having yellow teeth or in using products like these to whiten them. It is completely fine to do so.
