()I started using this toothpaste last Monday. The box says I will have potentially whiter teeth in 14 days so my aim is to update this review periodically to see if that actually happens.
The texture of this toothpaste is a bit different from what I normally use (gel type) but it otherwise looks, feels, and smells like regular old toothpaste. I did not find it to strong and it didn't burn (which can be a problem with some toothpastes due to the mint component perhaps?). I did not notice any sensitivity in my mouth but did notice that some existing slight sensitivity in my right upper quadrant disappeared after a couple days with this toothpaste. I'm not sure what this means or if there is a connection.
After 3 days I can't say I notice any difference in the whiteness level of my teeth taken as a whole but I have two teeth on the right that appear slightly brighter and less yellow. I'm a former smoker and I love coffee and tea so my teeth are yellowed a bit. Also my teeth are naturally more yellowish than white (thank you Dad!). I will update again this weekend after 6 days to document the progress.
Here's the reason I gave it 5 stars: Unlike in the movies and on TV where people seem to get up in the morning and kiss their spouse awake I don't happen to have breath I want anyone getting within 10 feet of at 7am. So far I haven't found very many toothpaste's that keep my breath fresher for that wonderful morning aroma (not talking about coffee here!). This one DOES. Its not perfect nor is it a miracle BUT it definitely leaves my mouth feeling and smelling much cleaner longer. I wasn't expecting this benefit but I Like it! My teeth also feel cleaner overall.
While the verdict is still out on its whitening properties I gotta say I really love the fact my mouth feels cleaner and stays cleaner longer. Recommended!
Updates:
Day 6 continues to perform well and I continue to notice that it definitely keeps my breath fresh longer. I no longer have the really nasty morning breath--while I wouldn't exactly say its taken care of it completely it is substantially noticable. I also have to say that there is some whitening effect. It is not a huge difference but it is noticable. It seems to be affecting my top front teeth most--they are whiter no doubt about it. Again the change is not as if I could use them to light my way home or anything but it is clearly removing some of the stains. I will update again around day 10.
Day 11 same as above. Stll really like the cleanliness this toothpaste has. No additional whitening/removing of stains that I can tell by looking in a mirror.
Edited at Day 16: After 14 days I can say that this toothpaste did remove some surface stains. I'm very happy with its performance and will purchase it again once this tube is done. Although it might sound corny (and before this I really didn't give much thought to toothpaste!) this is some very good stuff!
Edited after 6 months: It is official. This is my "IT" toothpaste. I ran out and got some other type and barely made it 3 days before I broke down and drove to another store to get this specific one. My teeth, after consistent use, ARE whiter (they aren't white like movie-star-paid-a-lot white but they stay much whiter than they did previously and I don't use any other whitening products). But best of all my breath and mouth feel much cleaner and that's a huge plus. I've switched both my kids (5th and 8th graders) to this toothpaste as well. We all love it and don't have any plans to go back to any other type.
Edited after One Year: This continues, even after one year, to be the toothpaste I chose. My teeth haven't gotten any whiter than they did before but this toothpaste does do a good job of getting those surface stains off. My entire family still loves it and uses it. I have no plans to stop purchasing this at any time and I hope they continue to make it for a long time. I have gone out of town a couple times since Christmas and each time I brought one of those trial sizes of another toothpaste and I HATED them (they were various brands). In fact last time I got so fed up I went to the store and bought another tube of this. Since I only had carry on and you can't bring this size I ended up leaving it for my relatives. They love it now too!
(2008 HOLIDAY TEAM) ()Before you purchase this toothpaste, you should fully understand how and when it works.Unlike the over-the-counter whitener strips and professional whitening, this toothpaste does not contain bleaching agents; instead it contains gentle abrasives in the form of small blue bits that work to polish and remove surface stains from your teeth.It will neither whiten the natural color of your teeth nor remove deep stains that have penetrated the enamel. This toothpaste is best for smokers and coffee, tea, or red wine drinkers, the people most likely to have removable surface stains.If you have already used a bleach-agent whitener, then regular use of this toothpaste will keep the stains from recurring.Considering that many people have gum sensitivity from the peroxide in tooth whiteners, this toothpaste can work to minimize their use.
To my surprise, my own teeth were noticeably within five days of twice daily use.After ten days, they looked even better.Although I don't understand how to measure the removal of "80% of surface stains," I do know that the toothpaste worked much better than my usual Sensodyne Toothpaste for Sensitive Teeth and Cavity Prevention, Maximum Strength, Extra Whitening, 6-Ounce Tubes (Pack of 3).The fact that my teeth were whiter after five days of Crest when I had been using the Sensodyne for years tells me that this is a superior product -and it feels less gritty, too.The Crest has one drawback, however: those little blue specks.They can occasionally get stuck between your teeth or against your gums if you don't rinse well, so make sure you check the mirror when you are done brushing.
The "radiant mint" flavor is refreshing, not so minty that it burns my tongue.Although this product contains fluoride, it, like other whitening toothpastes, does not carry the recommendation of the ADA.For people like me who have sensitive teeth, I recommend alternating between this Crest and the Sensodyne, or using a fluoride rinse or prescription gel to treat the sensitivity.
Regular use will make your teeth whiter, although how white depends on a number of factors. This product is ideal to maintain tooth color after using whitening strips or getting them professionally bleached, or for young adults who don't yet have deep stains.Just don't expect to remove years of coffee or smoking stains or to change the natural coloration.
-Debbie Lee Wesselmann
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Facts about me first:
I don't go to the dentist regularly, last cleaning I had was in 2007 so 4 years ago.
I love to drink coffee and eat sweets.
I brush my teeth and tongue 3 times a day using C_l_a_e total in conjunction with Oral B vitality and Listerine (green).
My Morning breath stinks, sensitivity on the top right molars and sometimes it hurts.
After using this for 2 days and 2 nights:
First thing I've noticed is that food tasted great, My morning breath doesn't stink anymore and best thing is that my toothache is gone. My teeth feels smooth and clean, also when I drink cold water it doesn't hurt that much anymore and hopefully it gets better over time. My teeth also look whiter than it normally does. Didn't took pictures but I never lie in my reviews. I only review products that makes me a happy camper or a very very angry camper. This product may work or not work for you because everyone takes care of their teeth differently, that is why I stated the facts about me first.
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()Let me open this review (and how exciting can a review about toothpaste be???) by saying I am a big believer in Crest and will continue to use Crest products. I have been using Crest since my mother was first brushing me as an infant and between good brushing habits and a decent diet I have never had a cavity in my 40 something years of age.
I drink a glass of iced tea at lunch almost everyday so my teeth could use some serious whitening. I have bleached in the past with very good results but it was nice to test out this toothpaste that Proctor and Gamble claims "Can remove up to 80% of surface stains in 14 days". I have a Tooth Whitening Shade Guide from my bleaching kit and took a photo before the start of my product test and after about 20 days of use brushing twice per day. The photos are now posted here under Customer Images for your viewing. As you can see from the photos there was almost no whitening at all so I can say this did not work for me. I was thinking if I hit 50% whiter that I would be very happy but I doubt I even made the 10% mark. From my point of view, my teeth started at about a 5 on the scale and were still at a 5 after almost 3 weeks of brushing. I would have given it more stars if it made even a small difference but in my case it did not.
Overall this is a nice toothpaste to use, with good flavor and a fresh after-taste. It comes in a gel formula and has small blue dots that scrub the surface of your enamel. I think most would enjoy it as a toothpaste, just don't count on it to whiten your teeth.
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im not sure what the germ killing contents of this toothpaste is, but oh my god its WAY too strong, almost everyone who uses this has burning in the gums, cracked gums/lips redness/swelling and it leaves white film around you're gums too. i use the white strips those are great, but do NOT buy this toothpaste, it has literally burned a small hole on the inside of my lip that has been burning and irritating me for at least 2-3 days now.
I have used other whitening systems and strips and saw little no result, but I am on my third use..have only used about 1/16th of the product and my teeth are noticeably whiter.It tastes minty and clean and does not irritate at all.I would definitely and highly recommend this product.
