Customer Reviews

Crest Dental Whitening Formula 7 Day 28 ea

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After very minimal and barely noticeable success with whitening toothpastes and gels, I finally decided to give Crest Premium Whitestrips a try. Previously, I had found the cost to be prohibitive, but the fact that $5 or $7 coupons are offered in our Sunday paper with some regularity made the price a bit easier to swallow.

Just like the commercials say, I definitely did begin to see some improvement after about three days. I would describe the effect as more of a lightening than a whitening per se: the darker yellow spots on my teeth began to fade and to become less apparent. Now, after using the product as prescribed for a week, the color of my teeth is clearly improved; I wouldn't say that my teeth are bright white, but they are definitely more of an ivory or a paler yellow color. According to the package insert, you can immediately begin a second course of treatment for even better whitening effects, but I haven't yet decided if I want to lay out another $30 in order to do this. Also, I should mention that the effect is not so dramatic thta anyone has noticed (UNLIKE in the commercials!).

Now for the caveats. First of all, I found these strips to be a bit difficult to use. It can be hard to remove the strips from the protective backing without them becoming mangled, and it is very easy to get the gel on your fingertips (which causes a temporary whitening effect). Also, the strips are not ideally shaped for your mouth, and I found that they covered my front eight teeth only. Finally, while the top strip adhered fairly well, I found that the bottom strip was more tricky and tended to slide around, especially if I moved my mouth at all. The only solution I found to this was to wear the strips while commuting to work, which luckily gave me a 30-minute period when I did not need to talk. Otherwise, it can be difficult to find a good time to wear the strips, as the insert information advises against wearing them immediately after you brush your teeth, while sleeping, and while you are eating/drinking.

Unlike other reviewers, I did not have a problem with the taste of the strips: I could not detect anything while wearing them, and after taking them off, I thought that the gooey paste left behind was virtually tasteless. I did experience some sensitivity in a lower tooth which I had capped over 20 years ago. Although this sensation went away in time, it was uncomforable enough to make me cut the lower strip to fit around this particular tooth.

In summary, I did see clear--although not miraculous--results from this product and I would be willing to try the strips again, especially if the price were to come down a bit. Ultimately, I would rate Crest Whitestrips three and a half stars, as there is definitely room for improvement.

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.

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?

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.

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.

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.

I must say, using the whitestrips definitely did whiten my teeth. I could see a difference after the first usage, and other people commented, too. The downside to them is the CONSTANT pain in my teeth and gums that I experienced during usage. Seriously---my lower teeth started hurting after the first set of strips, and my gums started hurting after the second. I never thought I had really sensitive teeth--I've never had problems eating ice cream or anything--but these hurt! And the pain wasn't just during the 30minutes of strip-on-the-teeth time: it bothered me around the clock! I would recommend these hesitantly, check out other options first. Like I said, they did work......but be prepared to deal with some pain.

I was fairly reluctant to buy the Whitestrips because of the $30 price tag; however, the anxiety of taking being in pictures for my sister's upcoming wedding encouraged me to make the purchase. After years of drinking soda, my teeth had turned a pale shade of yellow. I used whitening tooth pastes but this never helped me achieve the whiter smile that I wanted.

I noticed results within a couple of uses of the Whitestrips. As many reviewers remarked, the results are not as dramatic as portrayed in the commercials. I still do not have a wonderful white smile, but I do feel more confident about showing off my teeth.

I did not encounter any of the burning in my gums that many reviewers did. I also did not have problems with sensitivity in my teeth. I did find it difficult to talk with the strips in my mouth. It's best to put the strips in and keep your mouth shut. The taste of the Whitestrips reeked of peroxide, but what else do you expect from a whitening agent?

I feel that the results were worth $30 and would recommend the Whitestrips to anyone reading this review. Additionally, the strips that I purchased came with a toothbrush and Crest toothpaste. Since I was in the market for a new toothbrush, this made the strip pack a better value.

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 couldn't do it in 7 days. The pain was constant, and distracting. Not everyone will hurt though, but be prepared....I think about a 3rd feel sensitivity, and not everyone feels pain that intensely. It definitely whitened my teeth quite a bit. MUCH better than whitening toothpastes.