Crest :
Price :
$16.67
Offer Price :
$15.17
"Great tasting, mild polishing fluoride toothpaste" 2009-12-18
By Andrea L. Polk (Southern Oregon)
I had heard nothing but good things about this product, thus I picked some up to give it a try. My goal: to 'whiten' my front teeth, which have appeared darker in recent years, as aging and more frequent coffee drinks have taken their toll.
I took a photo of my teeth on day 1, and expected to be able to post a day 10 picture with great results. Well, I took the photos and frankly, I can't see a difference - so I didn't post them. It could be my lack of skill as a photographer, but really, to the naked eye, not much change.
What I can say is that I like the fresh mint flavor of this paste. After brushing my teeth feel smoother, like they've been polished, but without the gritty residue you get after a dental hygenist does it. I've been brushing with Crest Vivid for 10 days, 3 times a day and have not noticed any gum irritation (I'm prone to it and cannot use the whitening strips because of it...) or tooth sensitivity.
While I do think this paste helps eliminate some surface stains via a mild abrasive, it's not a miracle cure that will whiten your teeth quickly. Maybe in a month or two I'll notice more of a change? I will certainly update this review when and if I do, but for now, suffice to say I plan on continuing to use Crest Vivid as my daily fluoride toothpaste because it makes my breath fresh and my mouth feel good - not because of its whitening properties.
NOTE: This package is 4 tubes of Crest Vivid, and offers the best deal (price-wise) on Amazon.
2/22/10: I continue to use this product, which has now been repackaged as Crest 3D White. I still like how it makes me teeth/mouth feel, and I've not noticed any stains accumulating on my teeth, but no appreciable lightening or whitening has occurred with continued use. I do recommend it for maintaining a whitened smile however!