Are you tired of your yellow, stained teeth and yearn for a dazzling, whiter smile? You might have considered using home teeth whitening kits. According to a Consumer Reports article from January 2004, these kits can effectively whiten your teeth at a fraction of the cost of professional treatments.
Comparing Crest Whitestrips and Colgate Simply White Night
When choosing a home teeth whitening kit, consider what is most convenient for you. Crest Whitestrips are nearly invisible, adhesive strips that you wear twice a day for 30 minutes each time, or for a single one-hour session. On the other hand, Colgate Simply White Night is a gel that you brush onto your teeth before going to bed. Neither product is flavored, and most people get used to either method after a few days.
However, it’s important to note that many consumers don’t experience the full benefits of these whitening kits because they stop using them before the recommended time, usually 14 days.
Maintaining Your Whiter Smile
Both Crest and Colgate recommend continued use of their products to maintain and improve your teeth’s whiteness. So, if you’re happy with your initial results, consider buying another teeth whitening kit to further enhance your smile.
However, neither Crest Whitestrips nor Colgate Simply White Night can transform heavily stained teeth into a dazzling white smile, especially if the stains are from years of coffee, caffeine, or smoking. For such results, you’ll likely need multiple visits to your dentist and be prepared to spend hundreds of dollars.
But if you’re looking for an affordable way to whiten your teeth by several shades, why not give home teeth whitening products a try? Most of them even offer a money-back guarantee.
