Crest Whitestrips Dental Whitening System, 56 Strips
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Product Reviews of Crest Whitestrips Dental Whitening System, 56 Strips
Product Review: An Inexpensive Way to Whiter Teeth
Summary: 4 Stars
Crest Whitestrips are one of the most popular among the store brand tooth whitening products. They were introduced to the public in 2001 and they have been satisfying customers ever since. They work by concentrating special whitening ingredients like peroxide directly against the teeth where they can penetrate the surface for a full thirty minutes. Repeated usage for fourteen days should result in significantly whiter teeth.
Crest Whitestrips claim that these strips can be worn and used any time and that, once in place, you can go on with your normal daily routine for 30 minutes while the strips have the opportunity to work. It is true that you can do what you want, but there are certain activities that are not easy to do with one of these strips in place. I'm one of those people who has a tendency to want to move my tongue around when a have some type of dental object against my teeth and more than once, I have accidentally pushed the strips out of place. The gel helps to hold them in place but they can still be moved with little effort. Also, if you start talking with a Whitestrip in place there is a chance that some of your words will come out a little funny- like someone who has had a little too much to drink. I have found that, for best results, I try to do nothing at all when wearing Crest Whitestrips. The best thing to do is read a book. The time goes by quickly and it makes it easy to forget the strips are in place.
Waiting for fourteen days is frustrating and it is possible that you may need a second treatment after the first, depending on how well you stick to your 30 minute per day schedule and how well the Whitestrips stayed in place. But the results should make you happy. At first I avoided Crest Whitestips because of the price and because of the product itself. Spreading liquid gel on the teeth seemed much simpler than having to wear an object against one's teeth. I didn't like the idea of hassling with strips so I avoided buying Crest Whitestrips and tried the liquid variety in its various forms first. I finally gave in and purchased Crest Whitestrips because I got tired of waiting for satisfactory results. And I did get good results with these strips. I followed the advice on the package and used the upper strips twice per day first, then the lower strips twice per day for the next seven days. This is a good idea because you can compare the shade of the top teeth with the bottom, right after the upper treatment is completed. I could see a significant difference as all those years of soda pop, coffee, tea, and other staining drinks were suddenly washed away.
Crest Whitestrips use the same chemicals that dentist's use to clean and whiten teeth, so they are safe if used as directed. They are designed to keep teeth white for six months after each fourteen day period of usage. They also come with a money back guarantee. In order to get the guarantee. If you are not satisfied with the results, you can get a full refund of the purchase price provided you have followed the correct procedure for a refund.
Crest Whitestrips work well, but like other over the counter whitening products, they only work on natural tooth enamel. They will not whiten dentures, caps, crowns, or other artificial dental material. If you have teeth with artificial surfaces that are badly stained, you will need to seek the help of a dentist or other professional to get rid of the problem.
Crest Whitestrips are a little more expensive than the liquid whitening formulas but Crest Whitestrips are also more effective. I am satisfied with Crest Whitestrips and I recommend buying a box for effective treatment of discolored teeth. They are not as thorough as the treatment provided by a dentist but all things considered, these strips are a good buy. They eliminate stains and return your teeth to a more youthful appearance in only two weeks if used as directed.
Product Review: Bring Back, Bring Back, Bring Back My Smile to Me
Summary: 5 Stars
Crest Whitening Strips have been clinically proven to whiten teeth and from experience, I have to say they really do! Just two weeks and my teeth were shining and white. Its almost effortless and it gives you so much more self-confidence. Have you stopped smiling? Well it's time ti whiten up that smile and to show your teeth again. Its harmless and it worked wonders for me, all I can say is you have to try this. You have nothing to lose and a bright smile to gain.Product Review: Crest White Strips
Summary: 3 Stars
Difficult to apply, it might work but it will take time. How long? One moth, at least. But I am not there yet.Product Review: Crest White Strips Do Work - A Dentist Reviews this Product
Summary: 4 Stars
I am a dentist who recommends Crest White Strips because they do work to whiten teeth. Follow the directions in the box, and here are some further tips:
1. (Optional step) I recommend you first brush your teeth with water (don't use toothpaste) to remove the layer of plaque. Your enamel has pores and the pores need to be open for the chemical to penetrate. If you use a fluoridated toothpaste, the flouride may block the enamel pores. (Crest's instructions indicate you do not need to brush. I talked to a Crest representative on this point, and she indicated that the hydrogen peroxide will penetrate plaque, therefore this step is optional. The instructions indicate no brushing because they do not want fluoridated toothpaste on the teeth before whitening).
2. Use the strips twice per day for maximum efectiveness. The inner part of the strip has a chemical called carbamide peroxide (a 6% form of hydrogen peroxide; in-office dental whitening uses a 15-30% version of the same chemical) that causes the stains inside your teeth to be oxidized and turn white. Applying the strips has a small learning curve as you will probably bend or fold a couple of them before you get the technique down.
2. Leave the strips on for 30 minutes at a time. After thirty minutes your saliva has probably diluted the peroxide to the extent that it is no longer effective. You can reapply a new strip immediately if you chose, for the treatment requires one hour of treatment time per day to work. It does not matter if you do this in one continuous 60-minute period or two 30-minute periods. Do this for two weeks and your teeth should get whiter.
Disadvantages
1. The chemical may "burn" your gums. If you notice a burning sensation when you use the product, it is the peroxide oxidizing (or burning) your gums. Depending on how severe the burning is, it may cause you to stop the treatment. It is OK to stop the treatment for a day or two to let the gums heal. Once they feel normal again, resume treatment with the White Strips.
2. Your teeth may become senstiive during the two-week treatment time. Try to push yourself through the sensitivity if it is mild, but if it bothersome to cold water or air, take a day or two off to let the teeth settle down and then pick up where you left off.
3. The strips only cover your front teeth, so only your front teeth will bleach. You may notice the distinct difference between the back (unbleached) teeth and the front (bleached) teeth. Since most people notice the front 6 teeth anyway, this is not a concern. However, if you have a wide toothy smile, you may want to have a dentist make you a tray that will hold the chemical on the back teeth to whiten them too.
3. The bleaching effect works best on yellow stains. If your stains are due to tetracycline (brownish grey stains in a band on your teeth, your best bet is to have a dentist whiten your teeth as the dentist will use a tray to hold a more concentrated form of the chemical on your teeth for a longer period of time.
Crest White Strips work for the vast majority of people. Over time, you will get a result that should be whiter than when you started. Crest White Strips are a good place to start with bleaching, and if you are not satisfied with the results, you can then see your dentist for a more concentrated form of bleaching or other cosmetic options.
konedog DDS
Product Review: Crest Whitestrips really work!
Summary: 5 Stars
I am a coffee drinker so my teeth can often use whitening. Crest Whitestrips are so easy to use and they really work! One helpful hint is to have a tissue ready when you first put them on and "dab" the excess from behind your teeth onto the tissue so it doesn't go in your mouth. If you REALLY want to whiten your teeth, do the whitening five days in a row. =)