 How white do you want? (worth reading if you're interested) |
| Review Date: April 16, 2004 |
| Reviewer: Donald Smith, Martinez, CA United States |
| I tell you what, these are better than sliced bread and the wheel combined. Why spend upward of (...) to get your teeth whitened at the dentist, when for about 1/10 the price you can just get these Whitestrips. I've thought for years that I would like to get my teeth whitened, but my vanity never quite got over the combined hurdle of my pride (I didn't want to go tell a dentist I wanted my teeth whitened) and my pocket book (I think you get it). This product solved both problems. Just smile a tight-lipped smile at the cashier or better yet, buy them online and never have anyone see your mother-of-pearl browns. And at a much lower cost than the dentist, I was sold from the first time I saw an ad in a magazine. My excuse of an occasion for trying them out was my wedding. I was getting married, and I wanted to have relatively white teeth for the pictures. I figured they would get a little whiter. I was wrong. They got a LOT whiter. This is basically a peroxide whitening treatment, similar to what your dentist would do. I've seen some warnings from other people who use the product that there may be some pain related to using the product. What I experienced was a minor achiness on days 3-5 that lasted from about 15 minutes into wearing the strip through 15 minutes after wearing the strip. The only thing I can compare it to is if you press kind of hard on your front teeth and you can feel some pressure. That's the basic feeling, except that you can't make it go away by letting go of your teeth. It was more annoying than painful. About wearing them, I had a little trouble with the bottom strip. The top one stayed on fine the whole time, but the bottom one is a little smaller on the part that wraps to the inside of your teeth. This means there's a little less to stick to your teeth. It liked to slip loose. Also, don't forget to wash your hands. Peroxide makes little white spots. *****Final Thoughts*****
This is a great product. They whiten just as well as they claim to, though I don't know how long it will last. Mine are just as good 2 months later. They are easy to use and comparatively inexpensive. They can be a little annoying, but I didn't find it enough to put me off the product, I'll probably use it again in the future. An hour a day for seven days to whiter teeth. That's about as close to instant as you can get. |
Better than other brands
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| Review Date: January 9, 2005 |
| Reviewer: rlan, Southern California |
Let me preface by saying I've tried many methods and am very particular about my teeth. That said, this is one of the better brands of whitening out there.
How white? As with any brand or method you choose (including the dentist), just how white your teeth will get is dependent on just how stained they were before you started and how much coffee, tea, soda you drink and whether you smoke. I drink a fair amount of coffee and my denist tells me that if I didn't drink so much of it, the effect would be greater... c'est la vie.
I wont be giving up my coffee anytime soon.
Taste? Compared to other brands... leaps and bounds better! First of all, the gel doesn't go all over the place once it's in your mouth. That's a plus. Second, it appears they've attempted a hint of mint or something. I've tasted the oral b white strips, the rembrandt ones, and a few others... blech! Pure nastiness, mainly because you have to goop the stuff on thickly. Plus, you're probably going to wash your mouth out afterward anyhow.
Process? Fairly simple. Peel the strip from the back, stick it on, and fold it over your teeth. Fit is really going to depend on the wearer... my two front teeth are pretty big but then again, who's going to be looking at the back of my teeth??
You can talk a little with them in... put do pick a moment when you're not in company if possible. As for not brushing your teeth before hand, it's understandable... but if you do it in the morning or at night, it's pretty simple to just brush your teeth afterward... I have a toothbrush and toothpaste at work that I use after lunch... so i just wear my strips in the morning commute and brush my teeth when I walk in the door.
Comfort? They are certainly thinner and more comfortable than the Oral B strips, which make you look like Rocky Balboa ready for a prize fight. As for after pain, that, too, depends on the wearer and my denist has also told me that it's no different from the sensitivity you would feel after a professional treatment.. in fact, it's less pain.
All in all, the process is easier, faster, and as effective as most other treatments. What do you want? Flourescent teeth after 10 years of coffee and smokes?
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natural looking results
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| Review Date: November 26, 2004 |
| Reviewer: Atlanta peach, atlanta, GA |
| I've been using this product for 4 days and I can see a result already. Not the glow in the dark, frighteningly unnatural white that you often see on people who have had a dental bleaching--you know that silvery white look that doesn't occur in nature. I think the strips have whitened my teeth without making it obvious I've been whitening them. It's how my teeth looked ten years ago, before ten years of coffee and soda buildup. Although I've read reviews that state people have had pain in their gums and teeth, I've not had a bit of trouble with pain. The only real caution is--DON'T SNEEZE. Or if you have to sneeze, keep your mouth firmly closed. When I sneezed, the strips came flying out of my mouth. Also, you really can't talk very well while they're in your mouth, and you feel a bit like you're foaming at the mouth. However, there is very little after taste--and my teeth look cleaner without look other worldly. I would definately recommend. |
bright white
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| Review Date: April 17, 2004 |
| Reviewer: PJ, CALIFORNIA United States |
I purchased Crest White Strips Premium because of what I overheard at the dentists office. While waiting for my husband a patient asked the dental assistant about teeth whitening. The assistant told her that teeth whitening would be costly but if she wanted a cheaper way to whiten her teeth to try Crest White Strips Premium and she emphasized Premium.
Since I had been wanting to try a whitener since one of the little preschooler I worked with had asked me why my teeth were yellow, sweet child, I purchased the Crest Premium brand.
The method is easy and not bad tasting. The strips need to be applied for 30 minutes twice a day . Each strip comes in a wrapper similar to a bandaid.You get 14 strips in all. 7 strips for the top front teeth and 7 for the bottom front teeth. You peel off the thin soft strip and apply it to only the front teeth. Once on you can talk but absolutely no drinking or eating as the strip will move. Try not to leave it on the gum area for long as it may leave the gums a little sensitive. After 30 minutes remove the strip and rinsed your teeth and mouth.
I have had a problem with dull yellow teeth for a long time and I must say I am absolutely thrilled with the results.
I highly recommend this product.
You never know when some sweet little thing will point out your short comings. |
Great! Noticeable whitening for a rather low price.
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| Review Date: December 1, 2004 |
| Reviewer: Bobby Kwan, Northern Virginia |
I started using a box during the first week of school this year, in August, and only got around to using 10 of the 14 strips...I guess because I was a little lazy. I found the whitening to be satisfactory, and was pleased with the results. During Thanksgiving break, when my sister came to pick me up, she immediately asked me why my teeth were so bright and white.
I was extremely pleased at that, and decided to go ahead and finished the box, and went on to the second box that I had bought. I am noticing that my teeth are turning even whiter (after 2 days of the second box), and I am very happy with that. I suggest comparing the coloring of your front teeth, which are in contact with the strips, to your side teeth. For me, they look very yellow in comparison, and I can't believe that my teeth were ever that shade!
There is a minor numbness/tingling that comes with the strips a few days into the treatment. This is minor, and I am fine with it, since I know that tingling is the feeling of the stains getting rubbed off my teeth.
Also, the lower strips do not stick as well as the upper strips, since saliva and all that stuff gets in the way. However, it still works, and if you lay in bed while using these, that should not be too much of an issue.
I'd highly recommend this product. It is cheap for what it does, and is very effective. |
Bottom line is they work
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| Review Date: May 27, 2004 |
| Reviewer: petergar, Los Angeles, CA United States |
| I have used professional whitening gel with an expensive tray in the past. These Crest White Strips Premium work almost as good for hundreds of dollars less. The only drawback is they are applied only to the front teeth. The back teeth get left untreated. I suppose nobody sees the back teeth when we smile, so no big drawback. Yes, the bottom strip is difficult to keep in place and the more I salivate the more it moves out of place. Otherwise, this product does exactly as promised and is money well spent. Buy only the "Premium" version of Crest White Strips for these results. They work and my teeth and my fiance's teeth are very noticibly whiter after only three days using them. We both have stained teeth and now they are almost white. We still have four more days to go. I can't wait to see the final results! |
I Was Amazed - This Really Works!
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| Review Date: August 18, 2004 |
| Reviewer: Darjeeling-Teacup, CA, USA |
| I was a bit dubious about ordering these, but I was ordering something else, and the seller had a special offer based on the total value of my order. Anyway, I tried these, and within 3 days I noticed a difference in the whiteness of my teeth. OK, so they were just a little bit fiddly to put on, and I couldn't talk for 30 minutes, twice a day - but that was okay, because I jst read a book or watched TV! The only negative point I have, is that if you have sensitive teeth, be prepared for that tingling ache which did last for a couple of hours the first few days. However, for the price I paid, I'd say that these strips are well worth the money. The only tip I cn give, is use some lip balm on your lips after applying the strips to your teeth! This just stopped me from wanted to moisten/lick my lips and dislodge the strips! Happy smiles everyone! :) |
Whiter Teeth. Really!
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| Review Date: January 20, 2006 |
| Reviewer: S. K. Foster, Austin, TX United States |
I love the Crest Whitestips Premium. They really do remove tea, coffee and red wine stains.
Now if you have seriously brown teeth, they will only whiten so much because you have a bigger problem than stained teeth.
I did experience gum pain so I just went to once a day. 6 months later, my teeth are still white. |
White but painful
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| Review Date: November 21, 2006 |
| Reviewer: Andrew Dunne, Doylestown, PA |
AN IMPORTANT NOTE:
If you take the strips over an extended interval, they lose their effectiveness. I used my first batch of 40 strips over a month and a half. For the first three days i used them everyday but i succumbed to the pain and applied the rest every 2-3 days. During this time, they didnt really change shade at all, but changed quite a bit during the first 3 days.
Well, i am not going to lie and say that these strips are not a nuisance and quite painful. I am currently wearing them as a write (so yes you can use them anytime), and this is the second time i have purchased the Premium Whitestrips (Plus, so 40 strips instead of 28). This time i am using all 40 strips non-stop in 10 straight days and this is currently my 6th day. The pain started out small and about the 3rd day, my gumline stung constantly when i wore them and about 30 minutes afterward. My teeth are extremely white though, i can't wait to go back to school and show them off at my Spring Musical Audition ;) So while the stinging is quite painful, what doesnt kill us only makes us stronger. So i feel like i am not only getting whiter teeth, but im sucking up the pain :). I would recommend unless you would prefer to pay the extra $300 so there was no pain involved. |
Not only noticeable whitening, but also healthier gums!
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| Review Date: January 24, 2008 |
| Reviewer: Stephanie Malik, |
| My orthodontist gave these to me to use not for whitening, but actually to improve the health of my gums. I have never really been bothered about the color of my teeth, but wow did these make SUCH a difference. And I did have people commenting on the whiteness of my teeth (to the point that they said mine made them embarassed of their own) and trust me that is something that I NEVER thought I'd hear because I've always had kind of bad teeth. The other major benefit of this product is that you do actually retain the whiteness for several months. I did it over a year ago and they only began to lose the whiteness a bit after about 9 months or so. Amazing product. Never had any problems with them hurting my teeth or causing sensitivity. To the people that complain that it tastes bad... umm.. it's a chemical treatment for your teeth, it's not meant to taste good! You hardly taste anything if you make sure to put the side of the strip with the peroxide directly on the teeth. Also: if you get any on your hands or lips, wash it off quickly as it will turn those bits a little white. |
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