Crest 3D Whitestrips® | Pasadena TX | Paul Covell, DDS (2024)

FAQs

Are Crest 3D white strips recommended by dentists? ›

Crest 3D Glamorous Whitestrips is approved by the American Dental Association, and are considered safe when used occasionally and in moderation.

If your goal is professional-level whitening, try Crest 3D White Whitestrips Professional Effects. These teeth whitening strips are formulated with the same enamel-safe ingredients that dental professionals use and remove over 10 years of teeth stains.

They definitely worked to make my teeth whiter. It's a 21 day program so you need to make sure you understand that but once you get the hang of applying them it's not that big of a deal to do. It caused some minor gum irritation for me but that went away quickly after I was done using them.

As for whether you should brush your teeth after using whitening strips, there is no definitive answer. While some experts recommend brushing immediately after removing the strips to ensure all residue is removed, others advise waiting for 30 minutes to allow the enamel to rehydrate and minimize potential abrasion.

Teeth whitening strips are known to cause increased tooth sensitivity and gum irritation. Usually, these symptoms are mild. Tooth sensitivity usually starts at the time of treatment and lasts for several days. Gum irritation may start within a day of treatment and also typically lasts for several days.

Crest Whitestrips Supreme has 100mg of gel with 14% hydrogen peroxide = 14mg of hydrogen peroxide per upper strip. Crest Whitestrips Professional has 200mg of gel with 6.5% hydrogen peroxide per upper strip. Crest Whitestrips Supreme is the most effective of the Crest Whitening Strips.

If your teeth are significantly discolored, you may need to use 2 boxes of Crest 3D White Whitestrips initially to get the desired result. We also recommend using Crest 3D White Vivid toothpaste to gently polish away surface stains daily.

Depending on the specific Crest 3D White Whitestrips product chosen, strips should be applied daily for anywhere from 10 to 20 consecutive days. The packaging instructions for the particular version of the product being used should be followed. Some improvement may be seen after only 3 days.

The Crest Whitening Emulsion with LED Light stands out as the best overall teeth whitening product due to its ease of use, effectiveness, and comfort. Its simple, straightforward process, coupled with the ability to carry on with normal activities during treatment, makes it highly convenient and user-friendly.

What do most dentists use for teeth whitening? ›

Carbamide peroxide and hydrogen peroxide are commonly used in whitening interventions and can readily permeate dental hard tissues. Temporary tooth sensitivity and gingival inflammation are the most common adverse effects of vital tooth whitening.

Are Whitestrips Safe on Tooth Enamel? Yes. Crest 3D White Whitestrips contains hydrogen peroxide, the same enamel-safe ingredient dentists use for tooth whitening. Extensive testing has shown the product to be safe when used as directed.

With this in mind, all our top picks — including our best overall pick, the Crest 3DWhitestrips 1-Hour Express — are formulated with hydrogen peroxide for an effective at-home teeth whitening solution.

Extensive clinical and consumer testing was done to establish the safety and efficacy of Crest 3D White Whitestrips. However, based on the results of that work we do not recommend using more than 2 upper strips and 2 lower strips in a day.

Stain prevention: Chemical Stain Prevention is possible through phosphate technologies, such as pyrophosphates and sodium hexametaphosphate. The latter can be found in Crest 3D White Brilliance Teeth Whitening Toothpaste which whiten teeth by removing up to 100% of stains in just 5 days when used twice daily.