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Review on Crest Whitening Emulsions Leave Ounces Oral Care by Crystal Velar

Revainrating 4 out of 5

Optimist that I will see results when the tube is done. Reaches the back molars with a little work.

I have several crowns and a few more in the pipeline and would like to freshen up my teeth and give them a nicer shade. I have a bad habit of drinking coffee and black tea without a straw and I know my teeth are stained. The travel tube is small, only 0.35 oz. The tube is only half filled to give volume which seems like a waste of time for such a large tube. If it were smaller, it would fit even better in a pocket or purse. The attachment on it is slightly larger and has lots of rubber dampeners that go slightly over the teeth. I don't like the rubber tip as much as other sticks I've tried, but apparently it looks like a stick too. Bead style is ok but can rattle when trying to get between thin areas. On the plus side, it's pretty good compared to stripes. I can actually reach my back molars. My molars are a little more stained than the others because I find it very difficult to reach all of their surfaces despite flossing, brushing, and the occasional strip. It covers her pretty well. Simply apply generously to all teeth. The .35 tube doesn't seem to last as long, but I'm optimistic about the results. Unlike strips, you can use it up to four times a day. I haven't noticed much sensitivity although I have a recessed canine and it seems a bit sensitive. It's not pathetic or anything. I didn't notice much of a difference for the first few days, but I took photos to really see the difference. My teeth are a bit crooked because they have never had braces, but other than that they are fine, some teeth with crowns are not as white as the others. tastes and smells like it. It doesn't have the traditional peroxide taste and smell. It's easy to rub your teeth, although your teeth should be dry. The instructions say to wipe them dry or to air dry them with your mouth open. Cover from there, or just cover the problem areas and let dry. It actually dries pretty quickly. The instructions state that you don't have to brush your teeth before using them, which is usually true of whitening products, as they can aggravate any sensitivity. However, this particular product does not cause much irritation, so it can be used after brushing if desired. There's really no wrong way to use it if your teeth are relatively clean. Maybe not better right after the meal. I haven't finished my tube yet but I think it would be a really nice addition to the strips because it can reach the back teeth and all the way behind the teeth. It's also in between them, so the color difference isn't as noticeable on the sides. I will update more after I finish my tube. So far there seems to be a slight color difference but I only use this and no other whitening products.

Pros
  • Free for educational purposes
Cons
  • Unsure