Whitening strips: selection and comparison of the best products

Over time, your teeth lose their whiteness. Brushing after every meal is not enough to get rid of the foods and drinks you consume that stain your teeth.

There are many ways to whiten teeth and Nutrident.fr offers you today to discover the whitening strips.

Less well known than home whitening kits and whitening toothpastes, they represent an interesting alternative to whitening done at the dentist's, which remains quite expensive and not reimbursable.

Here is our comparison of the best whitening strips on the market (more details on the products at the bottom of the article)

What is the principle of the whitening strips

Whitening strips are adhesive strips that you stick on your teeth and leave on for half an hour to an hour. Generally, they should be applied once a day, sometimes twice.

The gel in the strips works and you just need to rinse your mouth once you remove them. The reflective strips must be used in two-week cures for the result to be convincing.

Remember when you buy that you need to use two bands each time, one for the upper jaw and one for the lower jaw. Even if you think that your lower teeth are less noticeable, it is essential to treat both of them at the same time, because the contrast attracts attention and will focus the eyes of your interlocutors who will find the difference between your two jaws strange.

The three selections of whitening strips by Nutrident

Y.F.M. teeth whitening strips

Let's start with our favorite kit: the Y.F.M. teeth whitening strips. These strips do not contain hydrogen peroxide, but rely on activated bamboo charcoal. This product is therefore recommended to most people and there is no risk of irritation, inflammation or increased sensitivity of the teeth.

Activated bamboo charcoal is a natural component that has an inherent ability to whiten teeth without affecting enamel or gums. Y.F.M. strips offer a perfect fit on the teeth. Once glued, they do not move during the half hour of installation.

The Y.F.M packaging offers fourteen bags, each containing two strips, one for the top and one for the bottom. With one recommended application per day, your box will last you two weeks, which is the ideal length of time. You will have a color chart that will allow you to see the progress made over the days.

Fresh White Whitestrips

Fresh White's whitening strips are also hydrogen peroxide free. The packaging is the same as for the previous product: 14 individual bags of two strips.

The brand claims that the product complies with EU regulations, but nowhere does it state its composition. Therefore, it is not known which product is used. The exposure time is longer, since it is one hour, once a day.

The big problem with this product is the dubious commercial process of the brand. Several consumer reviews note that a note is slipped into the box that promises a free box in exchange for a positive review, along with five stars.

Kav Plus whitening strips

Kav Plus reflective strips are very effective, but not suitable for people with sensitive teeth or gums. Indeed, they are composed of hydrogen peroxide, polyvinylpyrrolidone, menthol, glycerine, xylitol and distilled water.

Kav Plus bands are easy to use and fit well in the jaw. The recommended application time is between half an hour and an hour, once a day.

The packaging is 28 strips, which is a two-week treatment.

Alternative solutions to bleaching strips

The interesting alternative to whitening strips is the teeth whitening kits on which we have written a detailed review. These are done at home, and cost about 50 Euros. The only problem is not being able to be accompanied by a dentist.

What are the advantages of whitening strips

The first advantage of whitening strips is their ease of use. You peel off the protective part of the strip and stick the adhesive part on your teeth. You can go about your business during the installation time. Your only constraint is not to eat and drink only water.

The price of the whitening strips is affordable, as it is between 10 and 15 €. Bleaching at the dentist costs several hundred euros. The results are quite effective.

What are the disadvantages of whitening strips

To begin with, you need to choose the product you buy carefully, as there are various qualities. Secondly, whitening strips are not recommended for certain populations: people with oral or gum disease, pregnant women, breastfeeding women, children under twelve years old and smokers.

On the other hand, whitening strips should not be used after orthodontic and dental surgery.

If you have a naturally sensitive mouth, you should avoid this type of treatment if it contains hydrogen peroxide. It could eventually cause gum irritation. On the other hand, people with particularly thin enamel are at risk of developing increased tooth sensitivity.

You should also consider the arrangement of your teeth. If your teeth are uneven and you have overlapping teeth, the whitening strips will not be flexible enough to follow the contours of your teeth and the result may not be homogeneous, because of the parts on which the strip could not stick.

How to choose your whitening strips

Many whitening strips contain hydrogen peroxide. This product is powerful and, if overdosed, it can sensitize your teeth. The use of hydrogen peroxide is not limited to dentists, but it is not recommended to choose strips that contain it if you have naturally sensitive teeth and gums.

If you don't consider yourself particularly concerned about sensitivity issues, you can choose whitening strips containing hydrogen peroxide.

When comparing prices, check the packaging and note the number of strips per box. Remember that you need two per use, one for each jaw. Check the instructions for use, because if you need to apply two strips a day, you need four strips a day.

Finally, rely on user reviews. You will learn more about the reliability of the product and whether the strips stick to your teeth, as this is the main complaint about whitening strips.