Crest Whitestrips Teeth Whitening System

Ive read the reviews about this product and it seems many people have experienced different things. I dont know how people have experienced excruciating pain using this product!! I was really surprised when I read the rest of the reviews.

I noticed my roomantes teeth were so white and I asked her what she was using, and thats how I was introduced to the Crest White Strips.

I bought this product twice. Last year and this year. I started using both strips as directed. But I noticed my teeth were getting sensitive like my roomate said they would, just a little. Also, it was hard to keep both in place using them at the send time.

So I started to use one strip at a time for 30 minutes. Id use the top in the morning for 30 minutes and the bottom in the evening for 30 minutes.

I read some people were using them for an hour! Thats a long time and that makes your teeth more sensitive, you dont really need it that long. I advice not to do it for that long.

Although it does take a little while longer with my process, my teeth got whiter and whiter, although there were not that yellow to begin with. I also cut the excess strip from the bottom strip and used it on the other teeth like another reviewer noted. It works great and you get to save some strips!

If you dont think this product works, youre wrong. It works, but you have to be consistent and patient. Also, you CAN talk, just not move your mouth a whole lot! 30 mnts is all you need twice a day, and youll be getting whiter teeth in no time.

Also, try not drinking coffee, cold drinks or eating ice or eating right after you put the strips on. Yes, there is a little residue of the clear gel, but all you do is brush your teeth afterward.

Anyway, this is a fantastic product, easy to use, time-saving, and IT WORKS!

There powerful and they do work, who ever says they dont either has no enamel on there teeth left or need to read the directions. They do work, take it from me, It has given me confidence and makes my smile very bright!

I used the original Crest White Strips and Im very happy with the results. It *does* leave a funky taste in your mouth and when its removed, its really gross and tacky on the teeth. But if your willing to bypass all of that, its worth all the yukiness ;). For the first week, I did have some sensitivity that lingered for awhile but it went away after the first week and it left my teeth really white! This is my second time using this (the strips reccomend using it every 6 months for the original) and I havent been happier. One thing that Crest also has out is the Night Effects. Its a paste you leave on overnight. Again, its kinda weird having something that tacky on the teeth overnight but I did see a difference after the 2 weeks.

Its really all about personal tastes and the people willing to tolerate the downsides of the Crest Whitening Systems.

After the tray made for me by my dentist wibbled and wobbled out of shape I was reluctant to pay another several hundred for a new one. Reluctantly, he suggested I use these Whitestrips.

Actually, I dont know whether or not his treatment gave me a headstart, but I couldnt be happier with the results from this product.

I didnt see that big of an improvement, but my teeth werent really that yellow to begin with. I bought the strips because they were on sale at the store. I guess my teeth do look a tiny bit whiter.

I noticed that several people experienced pain while using the strips. Personally I didnt feel a thing, so I guess it depends on how sensitive your teeth and gums are. I wore them while showering and getting dressed in the morning. The peroxide does taste pretty nasty though, so be careful when you are putting the strips on so the gel doesnt leak out.

I used the Whitestrips a couple of years ago. First I used them both on the upper and lower teeth, but the second time I only used them on the upper teeth (I didnt have time to use the lower once). And still, three years later, theres a big difference between the upper and the lower teeth, and they are still whiter than they have ever been

Before going to my dentist to spend USD 600 on a whitening tray, I decided to try out these whitestrips first. And good thing I did - my teeth did get whiter.

Why only 4 stars then The reason is twofold:
- a few sensitivity issues
My teeth/gum got a bit sensitive whenever I used these strips, and the first few times I used them were a bit painful.. I could feel the peroxide bubbling under the strip. If you already have sensitive teeth/gums, Im not sure that youll like this.

- results didnt last for 12 months.
I think its been about 6 months or so since Ive tried these, and my teeth are not as white as it was back then. But then again, the fact that I didnt stay away from coffee/tea/soda altogether might explain some of it.

However, lets say that I would be willing to invest in this product again.

I should probably wait for the full 7 days, but I thought Id share my one day experience. The instructions say its better not to use them right after you brush your teeth, so this morning, I woke up, and put on the strips. Almost an hour later, I took them out, and I went into the bathroom and spit in the sink, because its probably not good to swallow peroxide. My spit was dark colored. I thought Am I bleeding And looked closer. No, it wasnt blood red. It was more of a coffee-dirt brown. I said to myself (in so many words), what the heck is that crap Whoa. It must be the gunk that was coming off my teeth. Ive never used whitening stuff before, so I guess Im seeing 35 years of coffee and soda coming off. So I suppose it must really work. So, the moral of the story is, When your dentist tries to sell you veneers for cosmetic reasons, try the easiest, cheapest solution first. Otherwise, youll always wonder, What if I tried those strips first

Well me my mom, and my cousin all tried this and it seems to be working good. i have been using it for about 3 days now and i have noticed good improvement. But it realy, realy, REALY hurts. As i speak i am suffering great pain. But then again i guess it will be over soon enough. So if you can suffer a week of excruciating pain, i say go for it. If you have remotely sensetive teeth, i say just use the whitening toothpaste or the whitening gum.

My review is for the Cres Whitestrips Premium, which I believe is the newest version of this product. I have not tried the original. The premium whitestrips contain a total of 28 strips (14 for the top and 14 for the botom) that you wear twice a day for 30 minutes each strip. 2 on the top teeth, two on the bottom. The strips are coated with a small layer of hydrogen peroxide, which is the bleaching agent. I found a moderate amount of difficulty wearing two strips at once (one on the top and bottom), so I had to wear these at seperate times, which meant for 2 hours of usage a day. Sometimes the bottom strip can slide around a bit so I decided it was best to wear it by itself.

I was skeptical of this product at first, but it really did whiten my teeth by about 4 or 5 shades. My teeth werent really bad to begin with, but they were a bit yellow from smoking. I imagine this product would be the most effective on really yellow teeth.

I have been told that the agent used in the whitestrips is almost identical in strength to what professional dentists use. I cant verify this but if I had spent USD 300 for this amount of whitening at the dentist, I would still be satisified. These strips are also more effective than the Crest Night Effects.

The one problem I had with these strips is they really hurt my teeth the first 2-3 days I used them. The peroxide made my teeth really sensitive and I kep thinking about chewing aluminum foil for a couple days. The pain waasnt extreme, but uncomfortable enough that I considered discontinuing use of the product. The sensitivty mostly went away halfway through the week though, and I would say it was worth it. One thing to note, is that the strips for your bottom teeth are smaller than the top and contain a bit of extra coated strip on the end after you peel it off the backing. You can take a pair of scissors and cut this little square off, and use it as an extra strip. It fits nicely over my top 4 front teeth, so I actually got double whitening for the on my tops.

Overall, I was very satisifed with this product and will purchase it again in 6 months. I dont know if it got rid of 14 years worth of stains like it advertised, but it definately made a noticeable difference, and was much easier to use than all of the other whitening products that require you to apply a paste to your teeth or where an insert filled with paste. I was able to wear these at work and communicate effectively without anyone even knowing they were in, and if youre dissatisifed, they come with a complete money back guarantee. Im hesitant to only give it 4 stars, but the pain those first few days causes me to hold back on a perfect rating.

Disadvantages

1. The chemical can and probably will burn your gums. If you notice a burning sensation when you use the product, it is the chemical oxidizing (or burning) your gums. 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 normal again, resume treatment with the White Strips. Try to not ge the strip on your gums.

2. Your teeth may become senstiive during the two-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 an 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 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 big deal. 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. A dentist may also recommend an ultraviolet light bleaching which is costly, but works the best on these stains.

Crest White Strips work for the vast majority of people. They dont work as well or as fast as a dentist-made custom try bleaching, but over time, you will get a result that will be close to that of a dentist, and you will save money too. In any event, it is 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.

I am a dentist who recommends Crest White Strips to my patients because they do work to whiten teeth. However, they have to be used correctly and I recommend that you follow the directions exactly as specified inside the box.

1. First brush your teeth to remove the layer of plaque. Your teeth have pores and the pores need to be open for the chemical to penetrate.

2. Use the strips twice per day for maximum efectiveness as stated on the box. The inner part of the strip has a chemical called carbamide peroxide (a 10pct. form of hydrogen peroxide; in-office dental whitening uses a 15-30pct. 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 will get whiter.

My son first bought these white strips six months ago, as, despite regular cleanings by the dentist, his teeth refused to look anything other than pale yellow. In desperation, he turned to these white strips. I was originally skeptical, but sure enough, after two weeks of usage, he had gleaming, pearly white teeth.

Next my daughter tried them, though I thought her teeth were white enough. Now she, too, has gleaming pearly white, movie star choppers. So, I decided to try it, as my teeth were leaning towards beige. Well, I, too, now sport gleaming white teeth, without having paid a dentist an exorbitant amount for whitening them.

The system is very easy. Twice a day, one applies a small piece of treated film to ones upper and lower teeth for about half an hour. One then removes the film and rinses. It is that simple. Two weeks later, one is left with teeth that practically glow in the dark, as this product really whitens and brightens ones teeth. This product is an excellent value, as it really works.

Label Information
Crest Whitestrips Dental Whitening System contains the same enamel-safe ingredients used by dentists. Easy to use strips can be worn anytime, anywhere. A simple effective way to whiter teeth in just 14 days. Maintenance treatments every 6 months help maximize continued whiter, brighter smiles. Follow directions for use. Treat upper teeth twice a day for 2 weeks (30 minutes each application) before treating lower teeth. Some people may experience temporary tooth sensitivity when using Crest Whitestrips. Whitestrips will only whiten natural teeth. Do not use with braces. Should not harm most dental work. Consult your dentist for use on children under the age of 12. Box contains 56 strips.