Reviews

I used this product every single day according to the directions. I immediately noticed that it adhered to my teeth without sliding around. The second feature that I liked was that it did not ooze out any of the whitening agent into my mouth. I have used other products in the past where the gel leaks into your mouth and the taste is terrible! This product produced great results and my teeth definitely looked whiter then they were before. I would consider buying this again.

I have used many different kinds/types of whitening and these have worked the best. Pros: -Once a day (as opposed to twice for most products) for 30 minutes (sometimes I extend this out a little bit, which is probably not recommended) -They stay on your teeth VERY well Cons: -Tooth Sensitivity, but this has come with every whitening product I have used. Therefore, I usually do 30-60 minutes 1 day, take a day off, and repeat. This cycle has worked the best for me sensitivity-wise Other thoughts: -These stay on your teeth like cement, which is not a con but you should be aware. -Overall, a great product--they definitely work well!

I used this product three times. First time I used this strips it was okey. The second time was a disaster. I felt acute pain in my teeth soon after I removed the strips from my teeth. I didn't know right away that the Crest strips were the culprit and was blaming the citrus flavor mouthwash that I used in the morning. I didn't use the strips for a couple of days. By this time I didn't feel good about using these strips in my teeth. Two days later I used the strips on my teeth again. This time soon after I removed the strips from my teeth I got the most severe pain in my teeth. I took four painkillers and still the pain didn't subside. I couldn't sleep properly due to the acute sensitivity in my teeth. Fortunately it was the Saturday night and I could sleep the next day. I will never use these kinds of strips again. It was the worst feeling I felt in my teeth.

I expected to have to use these for at least 3 days to a week in order to notice any results. I have never used any sort of strips before, and tried Luster One Hour Tooth Whitening with the fancy light contraption, which I promptly returned after realizing what a useless product it was. I tried these strips today. I used "as directed" and stayed in the bathroom getting myself ready, so was able to spit out any of the foamy peroxide that I didn't want to swallow (though I haven't read anything in the instructions that cautioned against swallowing it--I did swallow some, inevitably). After peeling off the extremely sticky strips (also not what I expected--I thought they would sort of fall away after some minutes. I had no problems peeling them away, by the way), I was very surprised and delighted to notice a difference after the first application. Maybe that is due to staining that came off easily with the peroxide chemical, but it was still quite nice to see my teeth whiter than they have been in a very long time. The size of the strips were fine--they fit the height of my upper and lowers, with enough room to fold a little around the edges of the teeth. I have read some reviews about them being too short and not whitening the back teeth, but an easy solution would be to use two strips for uppers and two for lowers, starting at the molars and going toward the front, letting the strips overlap at the very front of your teeth. That way your backs and fronts will get the same treatment. So far, I have no sensitivity, but I do know that using a peroxide chemical in your mouth when you have metal fillings *can* very well give you sensitivity. The one time I ever used a whitener (a tray, once, a few years ago), I noticed right away that the area around the metal fillings was much more sensitive and stayed that way for a while after use. I will continue to use the strips until I see the desired whiteness... and I highly recommend them to others.

Let me start by saying that I smoke, drink red wine and drink tea. I use whitening tooth paste (not any one in particular) daily. I am a religious whitening strip user every 6 months. People used to always tell me that I had beautiful teeth but since I started using these, the compliments are unbelievable. I was even told that my teeth are movie star white. The strips are very easy to put on. I start in the front so that I can push the strips into every nook and cranny of the teeth. I then work my way to the back, then fold the bottom under, making sure to again push the strips into every section. It sounds like alot but it only takes about a minute. They stay on so great! I usually keep them on while I'm getting ready in the morning, so I end up leaving then on about 30-40 minutes. They can be a bit messy when taking them off but having a tissue handy will solve that. I like to rinse with mouthwash after removing them to get any excess gel off. My teeth were only sensitive one time. I fell asleep with them on for about 4 hours. My teeth were sensitive for about 24 hours but were completely back to normal afterwards.

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I had heard nothing but good things about this product, thus I picked some up to give it a try. My goal: to 'whiten' my front teeth, which have appeared darker in recent years, as aging and more frequent coffee drinks have taken their toll. I took a photo of my teeth on day 1, and expected to be able to post a day 10 picture with great results. Well, I took the photos and frankly, I can't see a difference - so I didn't post them. It could be my lack of skill as a photographer, but really, to the naked eye, not much change. What I can say is that I like the fresh mint flavor of this paste. After brushing my teeth feel smoother, like they've been polished, but without the gritty residue you get after a dental hygenist does it. I've been brushing with Crest Vivid for 10 days, 3 times a day and have not noticed any gum irritation (I'm prone to it and cannot use the whitening strips because of it...) or tooth sensitivity. While I do think this paste helps eliminate some surface stains via a mild abrasive, it's not a miracle cure that will whiten your teeth quickly. Maybe in a month or two I'll notice more of a change? I will certainly update this review when and if I do, but for now, suffice to say I plan on continuing to use Crest Vivid as my daily fluoride toothpaste because it makes my breath fresh and my mouth feel good - not because of its whitening properties. NOTE: This package is 4 tubes of Crest Vivid, and offers the best deal (price-wise) on Amazon. 2/22/10: I continue to use this product, which has now been repackaged as Crest 3D White. I still like how it makes me teeth/mouth feel, and I've not noticed any stains accumulating on my teeth, but no appreciable lightening or whitening has occurred with continued use. I do recommend it for maintaining a whitened smile however!

I csnnot keep my teeth white without this toothpaste. I have been using it for over a year and a half and my dentist always says I don't need to whiten. He also says this product will not hurt your teeth. I use the Vivid White Day in the daytime and Vivid White Night at night. It's important to use both to make them white. This is another good product that can't find in the drug stores in the 4 small towns around here. Thank goodness for Amazon. I always go to Amazon first to see if they have something I can't find.