Leading New York City cosmetic dentist, Dr. Stephanie Dumanian, highly recommends this kit by GLO. “GLO products are top of the line. Their take-home whitening kit provides fast whitening results without being abrasive to your teeth or gum. The advanced technology GLO’s kit offers can help to amplify whitening results received in-office and help maintain those results over time.” Mind you, Dr. Dumanian is the reason behind the popular glimmering smiles of celebs like Busy Philipps and Ashley Park, so you know she'll only suggest the best of the best. The Crest 3D White Gentle Routine Strips for Sensitive Teeth contains 28 strips, 14 treatments, one strip each for the top and bottom rows of teeth. If you notice white spots on your teeth after using Crest 3D Whitestrips, do not be alarmed. This is temporary and caused by the loss of water from the tooth enamel. Any water loss is not harmful and will go away on its own. Teeth whitening products are now classified as cosmetics and within Europe (including the United Kingdom) they need to comply with the Cosmetic Regulations EC 1229/2009 that restricts hydrogen peroxide content to 0.1% for over-the-counter products. The high hydrogen peroxide content in Crest products is what makes them significantly more effective than regular otc whitening strips, yet the remain very safe to use when applied following product directions. Please read our blog article that is an extensive review of the ban on the crest products and the basis for confidence in its continued safe use. Why Can't I Buy Crest Whitening Strips? With extensive research and clinical trials, Crest 3D Whitestrips are proven to be safe to use. The Whitestrips uses hydrogen peroxide to effectively whiten your teeth, the same key enamel-safe ingredient used by dentists.

If you are looking for a less expensive option, that still provides good results then we recommend an at-home whitening kit.

Professional Effects White Strips are easy to use: With just 30 minutes a day for 20 days, you’ll see a dramatic transformation in your smile. Each box contains 40 strips (20 treatments) that are simple and mess-free to apply. Application time: Always follow the instructions on your specific white strips. The recommended time frame can range from 5 minutes to 45 minutes. The time usually depends on the concentration of the whitening formula. Wearing them for more time than directed won't result in whiter teeth, and may cause damage. The simple answer is to follow the whitestrips instructions on how to whiten teeth and general precautions. Please read our ultimate guide on strips, how to use and what to do or not do before and after whitening strips treatment. In that post, we explain how Crest's white strips may not be effective where teeth are fitted with braces or where discolouration is due to ageing. What Percentage Of Peroxide Is In Crest Whitestrips? Crest teeth whitening strips also contain carbomer to add more staying power to the gel. This ingredient is safe in the small quantities used in the strips, however, adhesives like this can cause irritation to gums in the case of overexposure. You can store Crest 3D Whitestrips in the refrigerator, but we do not recommend storing this product in the freezer. If for some reason your Whitestrips become frozen, allow the product to warm to room temperature before use to ensure the Whitestrips work effectively.

Potential Allergens: None, but consult a doctor if you are in need of dental work, have dental work, or have staining from medication before using. Most teeth with these types of stains will not whiten as well as teeth with yellow stains. This is because most dark or blue-Gray stains are caused by certain types of medication taken during tooth development. These types of stains are deep within the tooth as well as at the enamel surface. We recommend you discuss this with your dentist. Crest 3D White Luxe Professional Effects Teeth Whitening Strips contains 40strips, 20 treatments, one strip each for the top and bottom rows of teeth for professional-level teeth whiteningGum: Tissue that surrounds and supports the teeth, it is pinkish in colour due to its blood supply . There are three types of gums: 1) Normal 2) Periodontal 3) Irritated (Swollen, red, bleeding). The normal type will bleed during brushing or flossing but once finished bleeding should stop. Periodontal will not bleed but there may be a little discomfort after flossing or brushing . Irritated will be red/pink; swollen; tender; and maybe some pain after flossing or brushing . Editor’s Note: We reviewed this article on September 19, 2023. As per our editorial policy, we are constantly updating our content, to make sure it reflects the best of the best when it comes to beauty, wellness, and fashion. We want to assure our readers that we still stand by our recommendations, which we do.

The crown: The part of the tooth above the surrounding gum tissue and is normally covered with enamel. Crest Whitestrips Professional contains 13mg of hydrogen peroxide per 200 mg of gel which is 6.5 percent hydrogen peroxide per strip.Maintain good dental hygiene: Brush your teeth with a whitening toothpaste once or twice a day while using Pectin, PVP, glycerin, hydrogen peroxide, water, peppermint aroma, pentasodium triphosphate, sodium hexametaphosphate, polysorbate 80, natural lavender aroma, sucralose, limonene, and linalool. These whitening strips use Snow's new P3 Technology and take only 15 minutes per treatment, unlike other brands that take 30 minutes. They have a lavender and mint flavour, so they taste pretty good too. There is no evidence that Crest 3D Whitestrips is harmful to use when pregnant or nursing. However, we recommend consulting with your doctor before use. In British supermarkets and shops you may find Oral-B 3D White products however these items are nowhere near as effective as the whitening ingredients in Crest 3D White toothpastes & Whitestrips, as they have been severely watered down to meet UK law.