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We have realized over the years after trying dozens of different teeth whitening methods, our absolute favorite is Crest Whitestrips. They do the job so well and are by far the most economical choice. At around $30 a box, you really can’t beat them!
Odd methods of teeth whitening that don’t work
- Banana Peel: Rubbing a banana peel on your teeth will not make them whiter. This myth seemed to be all over the internet a few years ago.
- Baking Soda or Hydrogen Peroxide: Rubbing plain baking soda on your teeth sounds very gag-worthy. And hydrogen peroxide sounds really dangerous. Just trust the $30 package of Crest Whitestrips.
- Homemade recipes: Don’t do it. Trust the experts.
- Brushing your teeth ten times a day: exhausting and no one has time for that.
- Infomercial products: we spent years hosting a TV show where different whitening products came on the scene and claimed to work magic. NONE of them actually worked.
Complaints about Crest Whitestrips
There are a few complaints and concerns people have about Crest Whitestrips:
- they slide off your teeth
- they make your teeth sensitive
- they don’t cover all of your teeth
The correct way to use Crest Whitestrips
So, here are a few fool proof ways to make sure you are getting the most out of them:
- Wipe your teeth dry with a dry index finger.
- Carefully apply each strip and push firmly onto your teeth.
- Keep them on for 10 minutes past the recommended 30 minutes – it’s like getting extra credit!
- Peel them off carefully and wipe teeth clean again with a dry index finger.
- If your teeth still feel slimy – brush them without toothpaste – just use a toothbrush and water.
- Try not to eat or drink anything dark in color for 30 minutes
I’m worried they will make my teeth sensitive
People with sensitive teeth have a right to be concerned using Crest Whitestrips will make their teeth even more sensitive. Brooke and I both have pretty sensitive teeth and one thing we’ve done that helps is to use Sensodyne toothpaste in the days after using Crest Whitestrips. You can buy it here. It helps to make your teeth not quite as sensitive to hot or cold. Other than that, we have noticed that Crest Whitestrips do not cause any “zinging” unlike some other teeth whitening treatments.
Two different kinds of Crest Whitestrips
There are two different kinds of Crest Whitestrips. The Classic and The Pro. The Classic has strips to last you 14 days that you wear for 30 minutes at a time. The Pro has strips to last you 4 days to wear one hour at a time. We have tried both and each product works great. However, if you want something to work FAST go with the pro. Especially if you are getting ready for a special event.
Best whitening tool on the market
We have truly tried every other whitening item on the market, along with getting professional treatments multiple times. In comparing results, Crest Whitestrips have been the winner again and again. They give you incredible results and are such a great bargain!
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