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| Review Date: August 3, 2006 |
| Reviewer: R. Morris, Iowa, USA |
First, this product really *does* whiten teeth--it's not a attention-grabber as some people reckon. (It uses a peroxide, which is doubtless how your dentist would do it, even if this is a less concentrated form and takes two weeks.) Of course, it only whitens natural teeth, not dental work, but for most people, they should work.
Now, on to the product itself. Some people have complained about them being hard to apply, but after the first couple strips I didn't have any tribulations, and even the first time I applied it I didn't fold a strip or mess up whatever thing major. Keep in mind that some tooth sensitivity is normal; in person, mine was only mild at worst and really only noticeable right after I applied a strip, but I know some people who aren't as lucky. If this is you, using a toothpaste for sensitive teeth may help. Also keep in mind that eating, drinking, and doubtless discussion (unless you have better luck than I) are pretty much out of the question while you're wearing these, but I simply did one application on my drive home from work and a additional later in the night. My only appeal was that the strips, mainly the top ones, are a bit small and only cover your front eight or so teeth, but for most people that shouldn't be a conundrum.
A year after my first use (teeth still looking excellent), I am now using a generic brand--Equate, available from Wal-Mart for about $15, about $5 less than these--and have to say that I like Crest Whitestrips better because the strips are more flexible and simpler to apply, and they stay in place better. The Equate ones have a bit harder fake and tend to slide off my teeth if I open my mouth. Hardly worth it to save $5.
It is also worth noting there are two other versions of Whitestrips: Premium and Premium Plus. Both control a more concentrated peroxide that works in less time (7 and 10 days, respectively [the 10-day translation is the same as the 7-day translation but includes three extra days of strips for extra whitening], as opposed to the 14 of this Classic translation) but are more expensive and--based on their reviews--seem to cause more tribulations with sensitivity and such. Consequently, unless you're in a rush, I reckon you'd be fine with these.
In outline, I am pleased with this product and reckon that most people would be, too. Not terrible for the price (surely cheaper than a certified whitening), and they really do whiten! |
Fantastic product
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| Review Date: June 30, 2006 |
| Reviewer: Jenn B, Vermont USA |
I like this product. It is right what other say about the sensitivity. I would urge using sensitivity toothpaste while you are using the strips, it helped for me. It made my teeth noticeably whiter. I would recommend you take a picture of yourself smiling before and after. I noticed the pallor of my teeth when I saw a picture taken just and I couldn't believe how nice they looked. I just had to dig up an ancient picture to equate and it was a huge alteration. After I have noticed this in the new picture, I like smiling for pictures now and showing my teeth. I was alway self conscious about it before. That alone makes it worth the price.
I was very pleased with my consequences. Make sure to read all the directions before using.
It just became a part of my bedtime routine, not a bother at all. I just place one on while I was watching my evening TV programs and just kept an eye on the clock.
Also, I urge that after you have finished your pack that you use the Crest whitening toothpaste. It really helps to keep your teeth staying white.
Fantastic product and it was recommended to me by my dentist.
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A Dentist Reviews This Product
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| Review Date: July 21, 2007 |
| Reviewer: James Koenig, Minnesota |
I am a dentist who recommends Crest-brand White Strips to my patients becasue they do work to whiten teeth. But, they have to be used accurately and I urge that you follow the directions as specified inside the box.
1. Use the strips as directed on the box. The directions will tell you to bleach twice a day for 30-outline a time. The inner part of the strip has a compound called hydrogen peroxide; (in-office, or dentist-helped dental whitening uses a 15-35% translation of the same compound) that causes the stains inside your teeth to be rusty and turn white. Applying the strips has a small culture curve as you will doubtless bend or fold a couple of them before you get the technique down.
2. Leave the strips on for the time recommended in the directions and do not overbleach your teeth, as this leads to sensitivity.
Disadvantages
1. Hydrogen Peroxide can "burn" your gums. If you notice a burning sensation when you use the product, it is the compound oxidizing (or burning) your gums (it will turn them white with a minor compound burn). Depending on how severe the burning is, it may cause you to want to stop the treatment. It is OK to stop the treatment for a day or two to let the gums heal. Once they are healed, resume treatment with the White Strips. Try to not get the strip on your gums.
2. Your teeth may become senstiive during the week treatment time. Try to tolerate the sensitivity if it is mild, but if more severe, take a day or two off to let the teeth settle down and then pick up where you left off. You may notice much more sensitivity to cold water, ice cream, etc. The peroxide causes a reversible inflamation of the inner pulp, or nerve center of the tooth and makes the teeth very sensitive to biting or cold drinks or foods. If your teeth become too sensitive, back off on the strips until the sensitivity is gone before resuming bleaching.
3. The strips only cover your front teeth, so only your front teeth will bleach. You may notice the evident alteration between the back (unbleached) teeth and the front (sun-Sun-bleached) teeth. Since most people notice the front 6 teeth anyway, this is not a huge deal. But, if you have a wide toothy smile, you may want to have a dentist make you a tray that will hold the compound on the back teeth to whiten them too.
4. 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 start bleaching with yoru dentist and then use the strips to take up again the bleaching administer.
Now comes the perplexing part: Crest White Strips come in 4 different post, each a bit different than the others. The main alteration is in the might of the hydrogen peroxide, and the price. The higher the dose of hydrogen peroxide, the most costly the product package. Here are the 4 post: 1. Crest White Strips Classic (6% hydrogen peroxide, 14-day treatment). 2. Crest White Strips Premium (10% hydrogen peroxide, 7-day treatment). 3. Crest White Strips Premium Plus (10% hydrogen peroxide, and has 12 additional strips). 4. Crest White Strips Rekindling (9.5% hydrogen peroxide). The cheapest method (at around 25 dollars, is the Crest Classic Whitestrips, but it takes 2 weeks to perfect the treatment). Premium and Premium Pro are both 10% peroxide formulations, work in 7-10 days, and the "Premuim-Plus" gives you 12 additional strips. I am not sure why Crest just came out with "Rekindling", as it is a 9.5% hydrogen peroxide formulation which is not significantly different from the 10% concentration. Leave it to the manufacturer to fail to differentiate the consumer!
Crest White Strips work for the vast majority of people. Younger people with yellow stains seem to answer better than older people or those with gray stains.
If you are not pleased with the consequences and still want whiter teeth, you can then see your dentist for a more concentrated form of bleaching. This is much more expensive, but the concentration of hydrogen peroxide is much higher and this works better on stubbornly-stained teeth.
Jim "Konedog" Koenig, DDS
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*~*~*Luminous, SHINY TEETH!!!*~*~*
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| Review Date: May 26, 2006 |
| Reviewer: Tiffany, Pennsylvania, United States |
| I just finished my two weeks using Crest Whitestrips. I was a small skeptical about whether it would work, but after conception the reviews I tried it. My teeth weren't really terrible, but they had a bit a yellow-ish tan and weren't the brightest. I swear I noticed a alteration after 24 hours! After the first week, my teeth weren't only white, but they were also shinier. I'm so glad a spent my money & time on this whitening system!! |
Fantastic!
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| Review Date: August 30, 2005 |
| Reviewer: Susan, Philadelphia |
The Crest White Strips have worked really well for me and I have nothing but excellent to say about them. I be with you that other people have complained that they are tough to place on and that they were painful, but I experienced person neither. I found them simple to apply, I am really able to speak while they are on (with a slight lisp!), and for me they were not painful at all. My teeth are noticeably whiter and I am very pleased with the whole experience. My appeal was if they were excellent for my teeth (I didnt want to casually do irreperable hurt to my enamel) but a conversation with my dentist solved that completely.
I will beyond doubt use them again if required and wouldn't hesitate to urge them to others.
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