What's the difference between Whitestrips and in-office, professional treatments?
There are 2 main differences between most in-office whitening treatments versus Crest Whitestrips: 1) how the whitening ingredient is applied and 2) cost.
Both whitening methods use the same whitening ingredient: hydrogen peroxide. However, Intensive Professional Effects Whitestrips use a 10% concentration, while most in-office procedures use up to a 35% concentration. Lights and lasers are also used during in-office procedures to help show results more quickly than at-home procedures.
However, because of this immediacy in results, in-office treatments cost more than Whitestrips. So, if speed is a priority for you, but cost is an issue, then try Intensive Professional Effects Whitestrips. They deliver professional-level results in the convenience of your home.
If the concentration of hydrogen peroxide is lower than in-office procedures, then do Whitestrips really work?
Absolutely. In fact, Crest 3D White has enough whitening ingredient concentration in the professional products that provide professional-level results.
How are whitening treatments different than whitening toothpastes? Do I really have to bother with two forms of whitening?
Although most whitening toothpastes are a great way to remove stains on a daily basis, most only work on the surface to provide an extrinsic benefit to your smile.
Whitestrips, however, work beneath the surface of the enamel to provide an intrinsic whitening benefit. Going beyond where most whitening toothpastes leave, Whitestrips whiten beneath the enamel surface for an overall whiter smile. Because of the extrinsic and intrinsic value of Whitestrips, you'll see results that are more dramatic.
Once I get a whiter smile, what is the best way to protect my new look?
Once you've achieved the whitening results you want, Crest 3D White 5 Minute Touch-Ups are a quick, simple way to maintain from everyday stain offenders.
Using the collection of Crest 3D White products can help keep your smile white. Since brushing, toothpaste, rinse and floss are each designed for a particular function, using 3D White products daily will keep your smile whiter and brighter.