Over-the-Counter Teeth Whitening

Posted by L. Marie Dubuque May 24, 2008

Sure, you could head to your dentist's office for a total teeth makeover. But it comes with a hefty price tag, and really over-the-counter kits do work...The results are just a little more gradual.

Several years ago, I bought teeth whitening gel from my dentist. I had an impression made so the plastic mold surrounding my teeth would keep the material in place. It worked pretty well at the time. I'm sure there are many more choices available in cosmetic dentistry these days.

But now I simply buy Crest White Strips from the drug store and that works just fine. It's a little bit of a pain to buy the product from my local drug store. They are locked in a case. So I have to go find a sales person (which is no small feat) to unlock the cabinet. What, are people trying to steal them?! So I've resorted to buying the white strips online. And actually, I've found some great deals.

Best Prices for Crest White Strips:

• Amazon Crest White Strips Premium 7-day Dental Whitening Formula; 28 strips for $24.01. Regular price is $49.99. Buy $25 worth of product and you'll receive free shipping.
• Drugstore.com They have Crest White Strips Dental Whitening System Strips (56 strips) on sale for $19.99. You save 20%.

I've also tried teeth whitening mouth washes. I was skeptical at first. But they really do work, if only for a few hours.