Beauty
Do Top Teeth Whitening Brands Really Work? Here's What a Dental Expert Has to Say
Published 06/04/2024 | By Dr. Plotnick
To evaluate which brands made the cut, I looked at specific criteria to determine my ratings. First and foremost, the brand’s effectiveness at truly making teeth whiter. Second, I looked at the ingredients used in each brand, how safe they are, and how likely they were to cause sensitivity. A whitening system with strong efficacy that causes sensitivity is no good when the user can’t stand to leave it on for the instructed time —or less. Finally, I looked at a range of customer reviews to see what people were saying and how common their experiences were.
Side note: Stick with me until the end of the article for a surprise that will change the way you feel and look.
BRAND | TEETH SENSITIVITY | EFFICACY | RESULTS TIME |
---|---|---|---|
Polar MD | Low | Excellent | 3 uses |
Auraglow | High | Good | 7 uses |
Colgate | High | Fair | 10 uses |
Crest | Medium | Fair | 6 uses |
Lumineux | Low | Poor | ????? |
#1 Polar MD
- Effectiveness: 98% Report Significantly Whiter Teeth
- Teeth Sensitivity: 97% Report Zero Sensitivity
- Results: Up to 12 Shades Whiter Teeth in 7 days
- Number of Treatments Included: 60 (1 Year supply).
- Active Whitening Ingredient: 35% Carbamide Peroxide
- Price: $59.40 (.99 Cents per treatment)
Overall Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
When asked which of these treatments I would recommend to my patients, colleagues, and close circle, LeVaye’ Polar MD is the clear winner using 35% Carbamide Peroxide to whiten teeth, and an ingredient called KNO3 to eliminate teeth sensitivity.
Polar MD whitens 10X faster than whitening strips due to the Powerful 32 Blue LED light activating mouthpiece. The comfortable mouthpiece is wireless and has a built in 15 minute timer.
Up to 98% of users report whiter teeth within just a few days of using the system. Even more impressive, 97% of users report zero teeth sensitivity. It’s no wonder Polar MD has earned 5,250 five-star reviews.
#2 Auraglow
- Effectiveness: 85% Report Whiter Teeth
- Teeth Sensitivity: High
- Results: 7 uses for notable whitening
- Number of Treatments Included: 20
- Active Whitening Ingredient: 35% Carbamide Peroxide
- Price: $58 ($2.90 per treatment)
Overall Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Auraglow uses an 8 LED Blue light mouthpiece which is cheaper and requires 30-minute whitening sessions.
Many users of the Auraglow whitening kit have reported teeth sensitivity.
#3 Colgate
- Effectiveness: 80% Report Whiter Teeth
- Teeth Sensitivity: High
- Results: 10 uses to start seeing whiter teeth
- Number of Treatments Included: 12
- Active Whitening Ingredient: 2.5% Peroxide (very low)
- Price: $40 ($3.33 per treatment)
Overall Rating: ⭐⭐⭐
The Colgate Optic White Kit uses a very low 2.5% peroxide as the main ingredient to whiten teeth. It would take a very long time to whiten teeth at such a low concentration of peroxide. Their Whitening mouthpiece is attached to a wire and it only has 8 or 9 LED lights to activate the peroxide.
#4 Crest Whitening Strips
- Effectiveness: 80% Report Whiter Teeth
- Teeth Sensitivity: High
- Results: 6 uses to start seeing results
- Number of Treatments Included: 10
- Active Whitening Ingredient: 10% Peroxide
- Price: $50 ($4.16 per treatment)
Overall Rating: ⭐⭐
Crest white strips contain 10% peroxide so it will take a while to start seeing results.
Many users report teeth sensitivity.
#5 Lumineux Whitening Strips
- Effectiveness: Poor
- Results: Users report results with no evidence
- Number of Treatments Included: 14
- Active Whitening Ingredient: Coconut oil, Dead sea salt
- Sensitivity: Low
- Price: $40 ($2.85 per treatment)
Overall Rating: ⭐
Lumineux uses coconut oil and dead sea salt as their main ingredient. There is no clinical evidence that either of these ingredients whiten teeth.
The Best Dentist-Approved Whitening Kit: Polar MD
While other teeth whitening products may do a good enough job, only one fits all checkboxes. Polar MD gives you professional-level results without discomfort. Next time a patient asks me what to do about yellow teeth, I’ll continue to have the same answer for them.
Besides the great benefits I stated above about LeVaye’ Polar MD, I myself have experienced lasting results after using their whitening kit. Now, as I promised a surprise for you, Polar MD has partnered with top dental professionals across the US — including me, to offer a limited 40% OFF with FREE shipping ($99.00 now $59.40), so you won’t have to wait any longer to brighten your smile.
I assure you won’t be disappointed with the product. If that’s the case —which I doubt—, LeVaye’ offers a 30-day-money-back-guarantee, so fear not. Are you ready to get brighter and healthier teeth?
“My dentist personally uses Polar MD and recommended it to me. I’m a daily coffee drinker and my teeth have gotten yellow as I’ve aged. Polar MD was so easy to use and I didn’t have any sensitivity issues. It gave me really white teeth and boosted my confidence when I smile now!”
— Kathy