6. Natural White Pro Tooth Bleaching System
Price: $24.99
Claims: Using this whitening system, you’ll see visible whitening in just a few days.
My experience: This system is very complicated with lots of parts… trays, neutralizers, pre-whitening toothpaste, etc. I thought it was way too confusing, and I didn’t see any results at all. Plus, I drooled a lot when I had the trays in my mouth, and that was gross. It took way too long to do all the little steps, and I just don’t have that much time when there are other products on the market that are quicker and easier.
7. Luster One Hour White
Price: $40
Claims: Whiten like a dentist- up to six shades in an hour!
My experience: I was really excited about this product because I’d seen commercials about expensive dentist office whitening using a light. So, I was excited that I’d get to use a light like that at home for only $40! Well, first I painted on the activating gel, and then I sat in front of the light… and I was disappointed. I didn’t think the light was very strong, and I thought the gel rubbed off as soon as I closed my mouth. My teeth did appear whiter at first, but after a few minutes and a few drinks of water, they seemed to fade.
8. Listerine Dissolving Whitening Strips
Price: $24.99
Claims: Using the quick dissolve strips, you can whiten teeth in just ten minutes a day.
My experience: I liked this product okay, but not great. First of all, they work a lot like Crest Whitestrips, but these strips dissolve instead of having to be pulled off. I had a really hard time getting them out of the package, and I ripped several of them… which was a waste. Then, they didn’t really dissolve all the way… they left a sticky film on my teeth, so I had to rinse a lot with water once the time was up. They did whiten my teeth about two to three shades, but I probably won’t use them again.
9. Ultra Plus White Complete Teeth Whitening System
Price: $14.99
Claims: Whiten with trays like a dentist office product for much less!
My experience: This system comes with whitening rinse, whitening gel, and soft foam trays. These trays were absolutely disgusting. They were truly foamy, almost like a Nerf playground ball covered in goop in my mouth. I only used this a few times because I could not stand putting that foam mouthpiece back in my mouth after a few days. I thought that was not very sanitary at all because there really wasn’t a way to get that foam clean, and I thought it might be moldy from sitting on my bathroom counter being moist all day. I definitely won’t use this one again!
10. Arm & Hammer Whitening Booster
Price: $5.00
Claims: Combine this booster with your regular toothpaste to whiten your teeth.
My experience: I wanted to try this product because it was very affordable and seemed very easy to use. Well, one of those thoughts was correct… it is very affordable. However, it is really thick and was hard to get out of the tube and onto my toothbrush. Then, it did a good job of cleaning my teeth – they were very shiny and smooth, but I didn’t notice them being any whiter. I think this is just an abrasive additive to toothpaste that will scrub off surface stains, but doesn’t really whiten the enamel like other products. I won’t get this one again, but it might work if you’re a smoker or something.
I’ve been whitening my teeth for almost fifteen years, since the very first at-home teeth whiteners came out in stores. So, I’ve tried all the big brands – and some of the smaller ones – and these are my opinions on them! Do you have different ideas? I’d love to hear them, so comment below!
This is a really informative site! I’ve only used a few of these, but out of the ones I’ve tried, Crest whitestrips are definitely the best. They are so easy to use and I noticed a difference after two days of using them. These at-home whitening kits are life savers, my smile feels so much better than it has in a long time!
You can also save money by putting the smallest amount of baking soda on your toothpaste. Do not do it to much, it will wear off the enamel on your teeth. Do it once every other day. It works for me.
Hi I am 11 yrs. old would ur advice for the 12 things work on me too???
I just started using Crest Whitestrips Classic today per the recommendation of my dentist. I got the 14 day kit so I will let you know my experience.
Thank you for the information.
i must say the walmart version of the creast white strips are so much better. the off brand had a wax type of strip that accually forms to your teeth. i find that the crest strips slide to easy.