Crest Whitestrips Dental Whitening formula 56 Strips, 14 Day Treatment Review

Tooth whitening products are popular nowadays and they offer a viable alternative to the expensive whitening treatments offered at dentists' offices. One brand that helped pioneer this type of product is Crest- one of the best- known names in dental care. And the product that started it all is Crest Whitestrips, a tooth whitening product from the Proctor & Gamble Company.

Health Commentary:

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. 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. 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, Crest asks that you start by using the strips for the upper teeth first (twice per day for seven days) and then comparing the shade of whiteness to that of the lower teeth (I used this advice, not just for the guarantee, but also because it makes it easier to compare and visually see the difference). If you are not satisfied with the results, you can return the strips for the lower teeth back to Crest for a full refund of the purchase price.

Bottom Line:

Overall, 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 and the price is greater than that of the liquid variety. 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.