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Teeth Whitening: Ratings of Sources
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At-Home Teeth Whiteners Differ in Effectiveness
by Editors of ConsumerReports.org
by Editors of ConsumerReports.org
Our AssessmentThe editors of ConsumerReports.org use a panel of 82 staff testers to evaluate teeth whiteners ranging in value from $17 to $50. The testers share their experiences, but the scores are based mostly on the whitening ability of the products. We would love to see ConsumerReports.org update this report, because many products' formulas have changed.
Teeth Whitening Product Reviews and Ratings
by Contributors to TeethWhiteningReviews.com
by Contributors to TeethWhiteningReviews.com
Our AssessmentThis website posts reviews of several popular teeth-whitening treatments. Consumers rate and review them as well. The Crest Whitestrips line is among the most popular. It's notable that the product with the highest number of reviews, Celebrity Sexy Teeth, receives low ratings. Be aware that there are many similar-sounding websites to TeethWhiteningReviews.com, and most of them are companies pushing a product. This site is the real deal.
Clinical Comparison of Take-Home Whitening Strips and In-Office Light-Assisted Whitening
by G. Kugel
by G. Kugel
Our AssessmentForty-four adult volunteers with no history of previous bleaching compare the efficacy of professional chairside light-assisted whitening to a take-home regimen with Crest Whitestrips Advanced Seal. Testers saw similar results after 20 days (30-minute sessions) using the Whitestrips compared to those of professional light-assisted whitening treatments.
Subjective and Objective Comparison Between At-Home and In-Office Tooth Whitening
by J. Da Costa et al.
by J. Da Costa et al.
Our AssessmentResearchers evaluate the amount of time needed for at-home whitening to reach the same result as in-office whitening. Twenty patients participated in the study. Results show that five at-home whitening treatments (for eight hours per treatment) with 10 percent carbamide peroxide produce the same result as one 60-minute in-office treatment with 25 percent hydrogen peroxide. All of the products included in the test are professional products available exclusively from dental professionals.
Home-Based Chemically-Induced Whitening of Teeth in Adults
by H. Hasson et al.
by H. Hasson et al.
Our AssessmentResearchers seek to determine whether whitening is effective and safe, according to 25 studies published in scientific journals. The conclusion is that whitening products work. Differences in efficacy between the products are mainly due to the levels of the active ingredients: hydrogen peroxide and carbamide peroxide. It's noted that all of the trials were sponsored by the manufacturers of tooth-whitening products.
30 Minutes to a Brighter Smile?
by Editors of Good Housekeeping
by Editors of Good Housekeeping
Our AssessmentGood Housekeeping tests the Go Smile: Smile Whitening Light against its claims. Although it lightened teeth an average of only 1.6 shades, at least half of the testers were pleased with speed and degree of whitening. Editors don't compare or rate any other products in this article.
Two Minutes to a Whiter Smile
by Editors of Good Housekeeping
by Editors of Good Housekeeping
Our AssessmentPaula's Choice Brighten Up visibly lightened the teeth of more than two-thirds of testers at Good Housekeeping. The formula promises to lighten teeth by one shade in just two minutes. Most of the volunteers were pleased with the results and say that the formula is easy to use and has a pleasant taste. No other products were mentioned or compared.
Best Beauty Buys: Body: Dental
by Editors of InStyle magazine
by Editors of InStyle magazine
Our AssessmentEditors of InStyle magazine test thousands of beauty products -- including floss, toothbrushes, toothpaste and teeth whiteners – for their annual beauty awards. Two whiteners make the list for 2010: Crest 3D Whitestrips White Professional Effects and GoSmile Whitening System. Both are given a brief description but testing methods and judging criteria aren't clear.
Tooth Whitening Leads in Cosmetic Dentistry
by Matthew Shulman
by Matthew Shulman
Our AssessmentMatthew Shulman says teeth whitening is the top procedure performed by cosmetic dentists today. Tooth discoloration occurs for several reasons, and there are various treatment options available. Each treatment is discussed and although they are not ranked, the author points out that dentist-supervised "at-home" treatments provide similar results to those performed in the dentist's office, for a much more affordable price. He says that over-the-counter products are good for touch-ups.
Tooth Whiteners: Something for Everyone
by Brian Dakss
by Brian Dakss
Our AssessmentDentist Nancy Rosen discusses five over-the-counter tooth-whitening approaches on CBS' "The Early Show" -- strips, ampoules, gel trays, paint-on gels and pens and toothpastes. Rosen says the whitening treatments administered by dentists "tend to be stronger and work more quickly," but she does offer praise for some over-the-counter approaches. She gives the highest marks to Go Smile Advanced Formula B1, but does not recommend store-bought gel tray systems. The trays are not custom-fit and often have too much gel, which can bleach teeth unevenly and irritate gums, Rosen says.
7 Ways to Get Whiter Teeth
by Sarah Smith
by Sarah Smith
Our AssessmentReal Simple magazine lists seven products for at-home teeth whitening. Products include strips, paint-on systems, a mouthwash and toothpaste. A brief description of each is given, but it isn't clear if any of the teeth whitening products were tested.
Best and Worst Teeth Whiteners
by Sarah Carrillo
by Sarah Carrillo
Our AssessmentSarah Carrillo uses a panel of 11 women to casually test teeth whiteners, and each product is shown with a before and after chart showing the level of whitening that was achieved. Five products are rated best. Rembrandt Whitening Strips are criticized. Surprisingly, Aquafresh White Trays are included as one of the best, and Crest Whitestrips were listed as just "so-so" -- perhaps because the difference in whiteness with the Whitestrips is not as dramatic. The Rembrandt 2-Hour Whitening Kit is said to be painful.
Easy Tricks to Make Your Teeth Look Whiter
by Abbie Kozolchyk
by Abbie Kozolchyk
Our AssessmentGood Housekeeping discusses several tips for improving your smile, from basic oral hygiene to the best lipstick shades. A handful of teeth whitening products are also mentioned but it isn't clear if any of them were tested.
We Test Five Tooth Whiteners, From Gel to the Dentist's Chair
by Eleena De Lisser
by Eleena De Lisser
Our AssessmentThis roundup of five tooth-whitening methods finds the Zoom! Chairside Whitening System at the dentist's office the most effective. Colgate Simply White's paint-on formula (no longer available) comes out ahead of Crest Whitestrips in this review because testers don't like the drool factor of the Whitestrips. Swabplus Advanced Dental Whitening System and Rembrandt Plus Superior Bleaching Kit (no longer available) are rated far behind, producing zero and one shade improvement, respectively. This review is very out of date.
Teeth Whitening
by Contributors to Drugstore.com
by Contributors to Drugstore.com
Our AssessmentThere are many reviews at Drugstore.com for teeth-whitening products, and, in general, the comments here mirror those at Amazon.com and other user review sites, with Crest Whitestrips products the clear standout. Aquafresh White Trays have a higher percentage of positive reviews here than on Amazon.com, but they still garner complaints from users who say they can cause pain.
Teeth Whitening
by Contributors to Amazon.com
by Contributors to Amazon.com
Our AssessmentWhitening products inspire impassioned reviews at Amazon.com, where Crest Whitestrips products receive the most reviews, many of which are positive. Amazon.com also has reviews of lesser-known products, such as Nite White ACP 22%, Natural White and Opalescence PF 20%. Most of the user reviews here appraise the change in whiteness, ease of use and any associated pain. Aquafresh White Trays have many reviews that describe intense tooth and gum pain, as well as poor fit. Be on the lookout for fake reviews; we found quite a few fishy-sounding raves for lesser-known products.
Tooth Whitener
by Contributors to TotalBeauty.com
by Contributors to TotalBeauty.com
Our AssessmentHundreds of TotalBeauty.com members rate and review at-home teeth whitening products. Crest Whitestrips products are reviewed more often than any other and earn high overall ratings. Only one product – GoSmile Touch Up – is reviewed by editors.
Whitening
by Contributors to MakeupAlley.com
by Contributors to MakeupAlley.com
Our AssessmentMakeupAlley.com doesn't have nearly as many reviews listed for teeth whiteners as other sources, but it is a great supplement to user reviews at Drugstore.com and Amazon.com. There are only a handful of teeth whiteners listed and most receive only one or two reviews apiece. A few, however, are reviewed by more than 25 owners.
Safety and Efficacy Results of Whole Mouth Tooth Whitening Treatments
by L.A. Stockert et al.
by L.A. Stockert et al.
Our AssessmentIn this blind trial, 114 testers were randomized to Crest Whitestrips Classic, Crest Whitestrips Premium or an experimental product consisting of a 10 percent hydrogen peroxide gel in a flexible tray. The three products all produced statistically significant tooth shade reductions compared to baseline after five and seven days of treatment. All three had similar adverse events (not listed). This study was sponsored by GlaxoSmithKline.
Tooth Whiteners Weaken Enamel
by Bethany Halford
by Bethany Halford
Our AssessmentMichelle E. Dickinson, a staff scientist with Minneapolis-based instrument maker Hysitron, tests the effects of a 10 percent carbamide peroxide treatment and a 35 percent carbamide peroxide solution on extracted human teeth. She found that both products have a negative effect on tooth enamel. The 10 percent solution decreased tooth hardness by 22 percent on both regions of the tooth. The 35 percent solution decreased the hardness of the tooth's chewing surface by 82 percent.
Avoiding the Dentist 's Chair: Examining Claims of Over-the-Counter Whiteners
by Tara Parker-Pope
by Tara Parker-Pope
Our AssessmentHealth reporter Tara Parker-Pope does a thorough job explaining how various teeth-whitening options work and what several studies and dentists say about them. Parker-Pope says that the best results still appear to come from using peroxide gels in custom-made dental trays. With over-the-counter products, she suggests whitening your top teeth first so you can judge the results against your unwhitened lower teeth.
Warning Over Teeth Whitening Kits
by Editors of Which? magazine
by Editors of Which? magazine
Our AssessmentThe article warns against chemical burns and mouth ulcers caused by some over-the-counter teeth whitening kits. It recommends consulting a dentist to whiten teeth using a custom mouth tray and gel or laser bleaching.
Teeth Whitening : How it Works and What it Costs
by Linda Dyett
by Linda Dyett
Our AssessmentLinda Dyett says teeth whitening works, though at varying degrees depending on the individual and the type of treatment used. The different types of tooth staining are discussed along with various causes, treatment options and risks associated with whitening. Specific products are not mentioned.
Can Teeth Whitening Become an Addiction?
by Lori Johnston
by Lori Johnston
Our AssessmentLori Johnston interviews dentists to investigate whether extended use of whitening products can become dangerous. In rare cases, teeth can become transparent. The experts say pain can act as a guide as to when a product should be removed. According to a dentist who works at Procter & Gamble, "there has been no evidence of any large-scale abuse or negative effects from people doing at-home teeth-whitening."
Teeth Whitening
by Editors of WebMD. com
by Editors of WebMD. com
Our AssessmentThis article provides a review of teeth-whitening options, risks and product-selection tips. No specific brands or products are discussed, but the general information is interesting.
Get a Whiter, Brighter Smile
by Paula Begoun
by Paula Begoun
Our AssessmentBeauty specialist Paula Begoun discusses some of the causes of discolored teeth, along with various solutions. Begoun suggests that bleaching the teeth is best for serious stains, but may not be effective for everyone. She says no whitening system is very effective for graying teeth. The only product that she mentions, however, is her own formulation: Paula's Choice Brighten Up 2-Minute Teeth Whitener.
3 Easy Ways to Whiten at Home
by Rebekah George
by Rebekah George
Our AssessmentThe article recommends three different drugstore products for whitening teeth. It is unclear how much if any testing was done, and they are not ranked in order of effectiveness.
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