Results For The Best Teeth Whitening Products

To test the toothpastes I used them twice per day for 3 weeks. There were only two that made my teeth whiter and they were the Colgate Fluoride Baking Soda and Peroxide Whitening Toothpaste, and the AP-24 Whitening Toothpaste. The others either maintained the current look of my teeth, or made them more yellow.





Colgate:


The Colgate made my teeth whiter, but at a slow pace. I would say after the 3 week trial, my teeth became 1 or 2 shades whiter. Which isn't bad at all.

Cost: $3.99

Where to Buy: Wal-Mart, Target, CVS, any grocery store





AP-24 Toothpaste:



The AP-24 made my teeth whiter at a pace I actually noticed. After about 9 days I noticed a dramatic difference, my teeth were easily 3 or 4 shades whiter. After 3 weeks of use, my teeth became so white that I don't think they could get whiter without professional bleaching.


Cost: $10.93

Where to Buy: Complete this order form

Home teeth whitening kits are some of the worst teeth whitening products because of their harsh effects on the gums and teeth. They make teeth really sensitive, and if you leave the goo on too long it'll burn your gums. The rembrandt did work but it's really not worth the side effects.

Where to Buy: Wal-Mart, Target, CVS Pharmacy, Walgreens, or any grocery store.

How to Use: Mix half peroxide, half water into a cup, or an empty mouthwash container, or something you can fill up and keep in the bathroom with your mixture. Swish around in your mouth for 30 to 45 seconds; and then brush.



Listerine Mouthwash:



The Listerine Pre-Brush whitening rinse worked as well. They actually worked the same. The only difference is you can taste a little fluoride in the Listerine, which does promote great gum health. However if you're using the AP-24 and flossing, and do this at least twice per day, having that extra dose of fluoride won't make too great a difference.

I would just save my money and get the peroxide. It will last way longer than the Listerine would and works just the same.


Cost: $5.99 - $9.25

Where to Buy: Wal-Mart, Target, CVS, or any grocery store

The other flossing products were very uncomfortable and difficult to work with. The silk floss made me bleed everytime; and the whitening floss hurt from being so thick, and was really messy.

Flossing is one of the most important teeth whitening products. It removes the plaque and bacteria from in between the teeth which no mouthwash or toothbrush can get to, and supposedly it adds a few extra years to your lifespan (interesting huh?). So for the whitest teeth, make flossing a part of your daily routine.



Johnson & Johnson's Reach:



This floss is as basic as it gets. It's waxed with a mint flavor. The wax allows the floss to be comfortable between teeth, and also allows for a good grip. This floss has been the most effective at removing plaque and cleaning my teeth than all the other more expensive flosses out there.

Cost: $.89 - $1.39

Where to Buy: Wal-Mart, Target, CVS (Though I find more expensive) or any grocery store

How to use: I always floss last, but you can do it before brushing as well.


Check out this diagram of how to floss properly by clicking this link.