Crest Whitestrips
Encyclopedia
Crest Whitestrips is a tooth whitening
product made by Procter & Gamble
.
Since 2010, the new '3D Advanced Seal' ranges were introduced, offering non-slip Whitestrips. A new technological advancement from the older Crest Whitestrips has meant that they also whiten more teeth in the mouth. These are available with the strongest retail 3D Advanced Vivid and 3D Professional Effects Whitestrips.
US Dentists also offer a specialized Crest Whitestrips called 'Supreme', which is 80% more effective than any retail versions due to the higher concentration of Hydrogen Peroxide.
Possible side effects from Whitestrips usage include gum irritation and white
spots on the teeth for a few hours after use. Sensitivity can also temporarily occur. Whitestrips can also have a bleaching effect if they come in contact with clothing
or skin
. Whitestrips are not recommended for children under 12.
The active ingredient is hydrogen peroxide
.
According to a 2009 article in The Washington Post, Consumer Reports found Crest Whitestrips Supreme to be the best of the eight teeth whitening products it tested. This product was the most expensive kit tested by Consumer Reports.
, Glycerin, Hydrogen Peroxide
, Carbomer
956, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Saccharin
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Tooth bleaching
Dental bleaching, also known as tooth whitening, is a common procedure in general dentistry but most especially in the field of cosmetic dentistry. A child's deciduous teeth are generally whiter than the adult teeth that follow. As a person ages the adult teeth often become darker due to changes in...
product made by Procter & Gamble
Procter & Gamble
Procter & Gamble is a Fortune 500 American multinational corporation headquartered in downtown Cincinnati, Ohio and manufactures a wide range of consumer goods....
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Description
Crest Whitestrips were introduced in 2001. They have become the number one selling teeth whitening product in the US. The product is used by placing a disposable plastic strip directly onto the teeth that contains an enamel safe whitening gel. It is reported to be most effective on yellow and heavily stained teeth.Since 2010, the new '3D Advanced Seal' ranges were introduced, offering non-slip Whitestrips. A new technological advancement from the older Crest Whitestrips has meant that they also whiten more teeth in the mouth. These are available with the strongest retail 3D Advanced Vivid and 3D Professional Effects Whitestrips.
US Dentists also offer a specialized Crest Whitestrips called 'Supreme', which is 80% more effective than any retail versions due to the higher concentration of Hydrogen Peroxide.
Possible side effects from Whitestrips usage include gum irritation and white
White
White is a color, the perception of which is evoked by light that stimulates all three types of color sensitive cone cells in the human eye in nearly equal amounts and with high brightness compared to the surroundings. A white visual stimulation will be void of hue and grayness.White light can be...
spots on the teeth for a few hours after use. Sensitivity can also temporarily occur. Whitestrips can also have a bleaching effect if they come in contact with clothing
Clothing
Clothing refers to any covering for the human body that is worn. The wearing of clothing is exclusively a human characteristic and is a feature of nearly all human societies...
or skin
Skin
-Dermis:The dermis is the layer of skin beneath the epidermis that consists of connective tissue and cushions the body from stress and strain. The dermis is tightly connected to the epidermis by a basement membrane. It also harbors many Mechanoreceptors that provide the sense of touch and heat...
. Whitestrips are not recommended for children under 12.
The active ingredient is hydrogen peroxide
Hydrogen peroxide
Hydrogen peroxide is the simplest peroxide and an oxidizer. Hydrogen peroxide is a clear liquid, slightly more viscous than water. In dilute solution, it appears colorless. With its oxidizing properties, hydrogen peroxide is often used as a bleach or cleaning agent...
.
According to a 2009 article in The Washington Post, Consumer Reports found Crest Whitestrips Supreme to be the best of the eight teeth whitening products it tested. This product was the most expensive kit tested by Consumer Reports.
Summary of Products
| Model | Availability | Introduced | Length of Use | Last of Whiteness |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crest Whitestrips Classic previously Crest Whitestrips |
Instore and Online | May 2001 | 14 Days | 12 Months |
| Crest Whitestrips Professional | Instore and Online | 2001 | 10 Days | 12 Months |
| Crest Whitestrips Supreme | Dentist and Online | September 2003 | 21 Days | 18 Months |
| Crest Whitestrips Premium | Instore and Online | January 2004 | 7 Days | 12 Months |
| Crest Whitestrips Pro Effects previously Crest Whitestrips Premium Plus |
Instore and Online | April 2005 | 10 Days | 18 Months |
| Crest Whitestrips Renewal | Instore and Online | January 2006 | 10 Days | 18 Months |
| Crest Whitestrips Daily Multicare | Instore and Online | March 2007 | Daily | white after using system |
| Crest Whitestrips Advanced Seal | Instore and Online | February 2009 | 14 Days | 18 Months |
| Crest Whitestrips 3D Vivid | Instore and Online | 2009 | 10 Days | 12 Months |
| Crest Whitestrips 3D Advanced Vivid | Instore and Online | March 2010 | 14 Days | 12 Months |
| Crest Whitestrips 3D Professional Effects | Instore and Online | March 2010 | 20 Days | 12 Months |
| Crest 3D White 2 Hour Express | Instore and Online | 2010 | 2 Hours | 3 Months |
Ingredients
Crest Whitestrips contain WaterWater
Water is a chemical substance with the chemical formula H2O. A water molecule contains one oxygen and two hydrogen atoms connected by covalent bonds. Water is a liquid at ambient conditions, but it often co-exists on Earth with its solid state, ice, and gaseous state . Water also exists in a...
, Glycerin, Hydrogen Peroxide
Hydrogen peroxide
Hydrogen peroxide is the simplest peroxide and an oxidizer. Hydrogen peroxide is a clear liquid, slightly more viscous than water. In dilute solution, it appears colorless. With its oxidizing properties, hydrogen peroxide is often used as a bleach or cleaning agent...
, Carbomer
Carbomer
In organic chemistry, a carbomer is an expanded molecule obtained by insertion of a C2 unit in a given molecule. Carbomers differ from their templates in size but not in symmetry when each C–C single bond is replaced by at least one alkyne bond, and when a double bond is replaced by an allene bond...
956, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Saccharin
Saccharin
Saccharin is an artificial sweetener. The basic substance, benzoic sulfilimine, has effectively no food energy and is much sweeter than sucrose, but has a bitter or metallic aftertaste, especially at high concentrations...
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