What Do the Strips Do?

The promised results of the Crest 3D Professional Effects Whitestrips included professional results that would be long lasting and easy to achieve through a new “Advanced Seal” technology that would prevent the strips from sliding off the teeth during the whitening process. This meant that the consumer should be able to go about their daily activities while the strips were in place over the upper and lower teeth.

The description also noted that the formulation was “enamel-safe” but it did not make it easy to find out what was going to be applied to the teeth with each strip. The product information also claimed that results would appear in as little as three days, but that the best results would come with 20 days of consecutive use.

The Likes and Dislikes

Did this product live up to its own claims? The first thing we wanted to know was if this Advanced Seal technology really did hold the strips in place while the consumer talked, drank water, or did day to day activities. We found that this feature did function well and that it also allowed the strips to be easier to apply than earlier designs. They also left behind very little mess, meaning that a “clean” removal was the end result.

We also liked that the lower strips seemed to have been redesigned for a better all around coverage, leading to a seal along the gum line at the front and back of the teeth.

The ingredients in this product are not easy to determine, but we did learn that it is the traditional hydrogen peroxide formula used by professionals and other dental whitening systems. We would have liked to have known the percentage of the formula, but can assume that it is at the 16% level, or less, as required for FDA safety approval.

The problem with the strips is that they are so easy to use that you can leave them on for longer than the recommended 30 minutes, and this leads to gum sensitivity and can even cause white spots to appear on the surface of the teeth. The easy solution to this issue is to use a timer and/or select a location when interference cannot prevent the strips from being removed in the appropriate time frame.

Now, the final issue is where I feel a bit “torn” about this product. It is a very affordable product that contains the full 20 treatments. The thing that was confusing was that the packaging and marketing all say that results appear in three days. This led me to believe that consumers would only have to use the product once a day for a few days to get results. It was a bit disappointing to realize that they would have to do almost three full weeks of daily whitening in order to get the complete benefits from this treatment. Additionally, the results of the twenty day regimen are not guaranteed to last for a specific time frame and are listed instead as lasting “up to 12 months”. When comparing and contrasting the easy to use strips to the professional dental treatments, however, the twenty day regimen, the cost for the strips, and the results lasting up to a year are pretty reasonable.

The Right Buyers

With all of this in mind, we can realistically state that people with stained or discolored teeth due to smoking, coffee drinking, or other dietary issues will all benefit from the product. They will have to do the 20 day regimen, and should purchase one of the complementary toothpastes to maintain the results, but it will work. Those with serious staining and discoloration, however, will not get as dramatically whitened teeth as they would through a laser or professional treatment. Additionally, someone with teeth showing discoloration from the inside will not find any benefits from whitening strips (unless their enamel is also discolored).

In the end, we think that this is a good product in terms of the easy to use whitening strips. In fact, we have to agree with the manufacturer that this is an optimal choice in terms of the strips. It is a reasonably priced product that is easy to use and which does provide the best results in the recommended time frame.

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They then explain that they have designed products that produced long-term results, but which could be done safely at home by the average consumer. I really approve of this product because it delivers as guaranteed – a substantially whiter smile in about two weeks, and long lasting results that are easily maintained through use of the company’s products too.

What Smile 4 You Will Do

The line of products basically promises “express whitening” with long lasting results. The amount of whitening is described as “up to 11 shades lighter in just two weeks”. This, however, is enhanced through the use of “after care” that allows the makers to claim that the product can keep a smile white for up to 2 years afterward. The company makes a few options for this beneficial after care available, and I liked that all of the customers received at least one method of using this approach.

For instance, the buyers of the complete system received special applicators full of Aftercare Gels, but all customers received the Smile 4 You Gel container offering the initial treatment. The best feature of this low-cost option is that a container of the gel provides 200 complete whitening treatments!

A Look at the System

So, what else is in the Smile 4 You product line? As already mentioned, it consists of several components, but what I really liked is that you didn’t HAVE to invest in the entire system to get the speedy and optimal results. You also do all of the work yourself, without heading to an expensive dental office – which is one of the reasons so many people don’t get to enjoy the benefits of teeth whitening. (NOTE: The company actually claims to sell their gel to professional dental offices, but there was no documentation of this at the site or in the testimonials.)

The system is extremely safe and easy as well. For instance, the Starter Pack contained the patented Power Teeth Whitening Gel, the handy applicator, two mouth trays and easy to follow instructions. This affordable package promised whiter teeth and around 200 treatments per container. What really struck me was that the basic or initial application did most of the whitening work and that a customer could safely add the powerful gel to their regular toothpaste for periodic re-application and brightening.

All of the kits have “4 times more gel” than the competition (120ml/cc of 16% Carbamide Peroxide – the highest amount of whitening that can be safely applied to the teeth) and a shelf life of two years. This means that the kits will not go to waste if they are not used quickly.

The options for kits include:

• Option 1: Express Whitening and AfterCare: This includes the gel, a special blue laser light, two syringes of AfterCare Gel, one applicator, and two customizable mouth trays;

• Option 2: Express Whitening Package: This includes the gel, applicator, two mouth trays, and the blue laser light device;

• Option 3: Teeth Whitening and AfterCare: This includes the gel, applicator, two mouth trays, and two syringes of the AfterCare Gel;

• Option 4: Starter Pack: This includes the gel, applicator, and the two trays; and

• Option 5: Just Gel: This is a single container of the gel that will deliver 200 whitening treatments.

The Right Customers

If there is a good “all around” whitening product for teeth with surface staining, this is probably the one. The one group of consumers that will not get cosmetic improvement from this product, however, are those who have teeth discolored from the inside. For instance, people with tetracycline stains are not going to get any benefits from a product that cleans teeth along the outer levels like this one does. Because the product uses the Carbamide Peroxide, however, it will be able to penetrate smaller spaces and in between tightly spaced teeth, meaning an optimal result.

I would have to say that the Smile 4 You product is well worth the money. None of the options are over $200, which is far less than a dental office fee for the same service. The company offers a guarantee and backs up its claims with tons of testimonials and media coverage (including a spotlight done by Oprah Winfrey). They use basic ingredients that have a proven track record for success. I believe that most people with discolored or stained teeth due to smoking or diet will find tremendous satisfaction with this product.

If you want to try Smile 4 You simply visit their official website at http://www.Smile4You.com to check out the full  line of products, the testimonials, and even more details.

How do you get your teeth as white as possible, and as quickly as possible? Apart from flossing and brushing several times each day, you can avoid foods and beverages that cause staining and you should also refrain from smoking too. This is not always going to keep your teeth “movie star” white, however, and that is what the Idol White product claims to provide. We liked the concept of a whitening “pen”, but weren’t convinced that it could deliver all that it claimed. In this Idol White review we’ll look briefly at the claims made by this product’s manufacturers and how this whitening pen is designed to give customers the ultimate control over the results.

What Idol White Can Do

Endorsed by the famous Kardashian sisters, this product claims to provide professional results in two weeks. We were a bit skeptical of this since it is applied to freshly brushed teeth (through the use of the applicator pen) and left in place for just a few moments. It is then rinsed away with water…and that’s it! The official website claims that the gel and the “topical brush help fight causes of staining to provide users with a whiter brighter smile that just can’t be found with other teeth whitening products.” While the patented applicator is unique to the world of whitening products, the list of ingredients is not all that unusual.

Consider that the product uses the same hydrogen peroxide, sodium hydroxide, and carbomer that many other teeth whitening products use. The fact that glycerin is used to help with formula delivery is a bit unique, and so too is the EDTA that removes toxins as well. So, the formula is a bit different from some other whitening agents, and the application system is unusual as well.

What this means is that the buyer can apply the formula right up to the gum line and into the crevices and cracks where the deepest staining can occur. The ingredients attack the stains and pull them out quickly before the formula is rinsed away with water. The biggest question then is if this delivers as guaranteed. The testimonials at the site say yes, the professional and consumer reviews say it works, and we found that it did provide the results guaranteed according to the time frame described, but only if the precise protocols were followed.

The Details

What we didn’t like about this Idol White was the need to follow what the manufacturer calls a “three step process”. This made it sound far more “official” than it actually was because what this “process” actually involves is the consumer using their own toothpaste and dental floss to do a complete cleaning, and it is only then that the product is applied to the teeth. The product is to remain on the teeth for only a few minutes at a time, and is then rinsed away.

Additionally, there is no tray to prevent the gel from leaching to the inside of the mouth or drifting up against the gums. This makes the whitening process a bit too much “guess work” for those without any experience with professional or alternative whitening techniques.

On the other hand, this product really does whiten beautifully and conveniently, which makes it well worth the cost. Because the manufacturer supplies a trial or sample size for potential buyers, it gives a nice boost in confidence as to the reliability of the product. There is also usually a good “bonus” offer, such as three month supply bringing in an additional three month supply for free, etc. This does indicate, however, that use of the Idol White pens is an ongoing venture if the optimal whitening is desired.

Who Should Use This?

These whitening pens are an all-around good product for general and “on the spot” whitening. These are not for people with false teeth or those who have staining on the interior surfaces of the teeth. This is purely a surface and enamel cleansing formula. It is ideally suited for people who have teeth which are not perfectly aligned because the patented applicator makes it amazingly easy to get the gel into even the tightest spaces between the teeth.

Ideally, this is also a product for someone who doesn’t have the time to use the tray systems or the strips and who would prefer to tackle their teeth whitening when they have a few moments instead of 30 minutes or more.

We recommend this product because of its remarkable ease of use, its good results for a large number of consumers, and its affordability. It really is worth the investment and it is also a good idea to consider the “auto refill” options for those who know they will continue to use this on a regular basis.

If you are interested in learning more about the Idol White pens, or to begin purchasing your regular supplies of this special formula, simply visit the manufacturer’s website at http://www.IdolWhite.com/.

First of all, you should definitely make sure that the company that makes the gel can prove the claims that they make. There are plenty of companies that make a lot of claims with the gels that they make for whitening, but when you try them out, they don’t live up to those claims. One of the best way to see if a company can prove the things they claim is to check and see if they have testimonials about their product. Are there people willing to give testimonials about how the product worked for them? If so, then it may be a good gel worth giving a try.

A good look at the ingredients is very important as well before you buy teeth whitening gel. Two ingredients to look for are carbamide peroxide or hydrogen peroxide. Both of these ingredients are excellent ones and if the product doesn’t contain one of them, you probably don’t want to waste your money on it. Of course, the more effective ingredient happens to be carbamide peroxide, so if you can find a gel with this ingredient, it will be the best one for you to choose and use on your teeth for great results.

While you want to whiten your teeth with the gel, you don’t want to have to keep doing this for years to come. This is why you should be looking for a product that will not only get rid of the stains that you already have, but something that includes ingredients that help to keep teeth protected from developing even more stains in the future. If you can find a product that gets rid of the stains and helps to prevent more from coming back, this is definitely a product that is a keeper.

Gels can be helpful for whitening your teeth, and before you buy teeth whitening gel, make sure you keep these things in mind to help you make the right choice.

While all of the teeth whiteners that you can use at home can probably provide you with at least some results, there are some that do a better job. If you want to get great results when you work on whitening your teeth from home, you need to make sure you get the best product for you.

When it comes to the gels available that you have to brush on, they often don’t provide even results. It’s hard to get them on their evenly. They dry on your teeth, and if you get it on there just a bit unevenly, it won’t give you the even whitening results that you want. This means you probably wont get that nice white smile you’re going for with these options.

Another option available if you are looking for the best at home teeth whitener is whiten strips. These strips are a bit easier to use than the gels are. You can easily just put them on your teeth and you don’t have to worry about getting them uneven.

However, the problem with the strips is that they don’t get down in between your teeth very well. This means that the tops of the teeth look lighter, but in between the teeth it will stay the same shade. No doubt you want results that are a bit better.

Home whitening trays offer you another home whitening option. These trays have the gel inside of them and you put the trays in your mouth for a period of time. They help to make sure that you get the entire tooth with the gel, but they are quite messy and will take some time to use. Many people who don’t have a lot of time on their hands find that this option just won’t work for them.

Of course, there is another home option that is now available. If you’re looking for the best at home teeth whitener, you may want to consider a whitening kit. These new kits are some of the best products today. They use professional grade ingredients in them and since they come in kits, they make it easy for you to apply the whitener to the teeth. One of the best whitening kits out there happens to be Smile 4 You, and if you want the best, this is a great option to choose for quality teeth whitening results.

Home Systems

There are a variety of home systems out there today that you can use for teeth whitening within your own home. Many different products have been developed that you can use from home. You’ll find that there are gels, strips for whitening, trays, pen applicators, and more. Depending on the option that you choose, you can spend from $20 to $100 for these home kits. Some of these home kits will take quite a bit of time, while others are fast and easy to use.

Professional Teeth Whitening at Your Dentist

If you want to know how to get white teeth fast, you may want to check into the options your dentist has to offer. Professional teeth whitening is quite expensive, but there are some fast solutions that your dentist has available for you. Various techniques that are often used by dentists for teeth whitening include light therapy, special gels, bleaching kits, and more. The only problem with this method is that it can be quite expensive. You can pay anywhere from about $300 to $1000 for professional whitening techniques from your dentist.

Home Remedies

There are also a variety of home remedies available that can help you to whiten your teeth. Many home remedies are easy to use and cheap. Some are as simple as using baking soda on your teeth. Brushing with hydrogen peroxide is another home option, and even lemon juice and a bit of salt may do the trick. The only problem is that most home methods don’t give you the fast and long term results that you really want, although they are pretty easy and inexpensive to use.

These are just several options that are available if you want to know how to get white teeth fast.

What exactly is teeth whitening that occurs in one hour? Well, this is a special type of treatment that is done by a dentist and it only takes one hour of treatment time. When you first begin, a color chart is used to see what shade your teeth are currently. Then your teeth are cleaned professionally to allow the teeth to get the best contact with the gel that is used for whitening. In order to get whitening that looks uniform, you’ll have to have the cleaning done on your teeth. This only takes an hour and you’re done.

While you are going through the one hour teeth whitening process, you’ll have your mouth held open with special clips that are made out of rubber. You also will have a special dam applied to your gums so you won’t accidentally get any of the gel on the gums as you are going through this whitening process.

The next part of this process that only takes an hour is to apply a special gel on your teeth. This gel includes peroxide and other ingredients and is put on the teeth and then left there from 30 minutes to an hour, often depending on the amount of whitening needed. Then this gel is agitated and the bright light warms it on your teeth. Once the time is up, the gel is removed from your mouth, as is the protective dam that is on your gums. Then you have a special desensitizer put on your teeth and they verify your color and record it for future reference. So, in the end, this process actually ends up taking more than one hour of your time. Usually it takes a couple of hours to complete the entire process.

One of the problems with this method of teeth whitening is that it is quite expensive. Since you have to go to the dentist to have it done, it is going to cost quite a bit and insurances probably won’t cover it. Instead of paying all this money out of pocket and putting aside such a big chunk of your day, you may want to try another option.

One option that is available to you if you want to whiten your teeth is laser teeth whitening. This is done with a laser that works to remove the stains that are on your teeth to give you teeth that look much better. Of course, there is one problem. If there is the tiniest mistake made while this process is being done, the gums can accidentally be hurt. Another problem is that the cost of this type of whitening is prohibitive, costing about $1000, or sometimes more, to have it done. While you get quick results, usually these results don’t last a long time, so you’ll probably have to have the procedure done again in the years to come.

Hydrogen peroxide is another method that is used to whiten the teeth. If you want to know how to get white teeth, this is one option to consider. Many people say that they have used this method to help whiten their teeth, but you definitely want to talk to your dentist before trying this option out yourself. One problem with this option is that many people don’t like the taste and it doesn’t always provide the great results that you really want when you want to have a whiter smile.

There are a variety of over the counter products available as well if you want whiter teeth. You’ll find that there are strips, gels, trays, and even toothpastes that are used to help whiten your teeth. The problems with these methods of teeth whitening is that sometimes they don’t work well and many of these options are pretty complicated. You probably don’t have the time to spend 30 minutes with strips on your teeth or wearing the whitening trays. More than likely you want something that will be easier for you to use.

Another option out there if you want to know how to get white teeth is a whitening kit. Smile 4 You is a teeth whitening kit that is available that allows you to quickly and easily whiten your teeth.