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(More customer reviews)Having used the Crest Whitestrips in the past as well as a mold tray from my Dentist, I believe that the results from the Dentist are much better. Cost is an interesting consideration mostly because my Dentist gives the peroxide gel away for free upon request after a normal visit (I suppose he's making enough profit from the visit to give away some whitening gel). While I know this is not standard practice for all dentists, I have heard similar stories from friends which makes me think it is becoming more common. That being said, the Whitestrips are much easier to get a hold of and therefore more accessible to the general public.
For general use, I have found that the Whitestrips are the best "over the counter" solution on the market. Far better than the gimmicky whitening toothpaste or mouthwash (that have never whitened anything as far as I could tell) or even the boil-and-use trays.
The benefits are simple - your teeth get whitened (two to four shades seems average).
The disadvantages are a bit more complex.
I do not have sensitive teeth, however after using the Whitestrips my teeth did hurt in a sharp, achy sort of manner (this was not while eating). This sensation would occur around an hour or so after using the strips on teeth which had zero cavities during my last checkup (usually the front incisors - the "thinnest" of teeth). I did not experience the same sensation with the peroxide from the dentist. It was not painful enough to stop using the strips, but enough to make you uncomfortable.
The strips also "slide" around and you get that really awesome "goo mouth" after leaving the strips on for the required half hour. Sometimes it was hard to tell whether or not the strips were actually on the parts of the teeth you wanted whitened, or if they had "crawled up" to some random location while being worn.
All-in-all, the Whitestrips do what they promise - they whiten your teeth. However the general delivery method makes for a mediocre product. Also, just in case some of you still harbor any misconceptions, this needs to be said:
THERE ARE NO OVER THE COUNTER WHITENING AGENTS THAT WILL MAKE YOUR TEETH PERFECTLY WHITE!
Unless we're talking paint... then maybe.
The fact is that most of the "Hollywood" teeth you see now days are not whitened, they're veneers. Perfectly shaped, blindingly blue-white, and tightly packed with zero gaps. Those are not natural, and your teeth will never look like that by using Whitestrips alone.
As long as you understand that and just want your natural dull'ish teeth to be slightly whiter, then you have realistic goals in mind for this product.
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