35% CP Gel

UPDATE: 5.27.23 after 10 treatments-added pics. (Started May 15th, finished on May 27th) I didn’t share pics in my original review after the 3rd treatment because I was appalled at how yellow my teeth were and didn’t notice. I took all pics in natural sunlight during the daylight either sitting on my windowsill (where both of the attached pics were taken) and treatments 5/6 were taken outside. I took side-by-side pics like these every day after treatment to watch the progression, none are retouched-only cropped. I still have zero sensitivity with this gel and I do have known sensitivity issues with whitening gel. I had to take a day off several times because my of my schedule (nothing to do with teeth or gum sensitivity). I was initially hesitant to try the stronger 44% gel from this brand after reading about sensitivity issues, but thinking about trying it to remove the stubborn stains near my gum line. I'm very happy with the results! Original review: I have been whitening my teeth for over 20 years. I started with getting impressions made at my dentist with gel that went into the trays, with the gel purchased from the dentists office. I later did an expensive session at another dentists office with an LED light (and stronger gel, or I was told) and was underwhelmed with the results. I used the OTC strips directly applied to my teeth when they came out and I liked those for a while. I noticed my teeth were becoming translucent and the sensitivity made them completely prohibitive for me to use. I gave what I had left, and there were a lot, to a happy co-worker who never had the sensitivity issues. I then went back to buying the gel from my dental office and using in the trays from a decade prior. I found a site that sold the gel from my dental office and bought that for a number of years. I then bought a $300 LED system and gel that I saw at a nationwide chain of cosmetic stores. Loved that...until the unit stopped working. The gel capsules for that system were also ridiculously challenging from Day 1, but I kept hearing it was the best so I stayed with it. When the LED unit stopped working long before it should have, I went back to the nationwide upscale cosmetic chain and bought capsules where you pinch the bottom and move the applicator gel to the cotton applicator and brush on your teeth (no LED). Liked that, but didn't feel like it was as effective as the LED. I saw the same LED system that stopped working, on an overstock site and bought a new one. I continued buying their capsules after the nationwide chain stopped selling them in stores for a few years. Last time I bought them was a little over a year and half ago from a dental website. A week or so ago, I caught a glimpse of my (always white) teeth in my car visor mirror and was totally horrified. How did I NOT notice how yellow my teeth had gotten since the fall of 2021? I take care of my hair, nails, etc...didn't notice my teeth. Last week, I did a search in my email for the gel that goes with my original $300 LED system, and went to their website to purchase the gel. When I saw that they haven't figured out a better capsule than the ridiculous twisty, brush-on, capsule that leaves 1/3 of the gel unused I did a search on whitening gel. Interestingly, a google search of the best teeth whitening systems didn't include the brand of my $300 original purchase. So I read through 4 or 5 websites listing their top whitening gel and decided to buy this one, based both on the reviews here and the recommended 5/5 whitening abilities I saw on the known websites. I've also never tried carbamide peroxide and when I saw little about sensitivity issues, like I am known to have, I bought this gel...to use with my existing LED system. This gel is also less than half the price of the 7 treatment capsules I previously bought. I am only 3 treatments in and I am floored how quickly it's working. I would post the before and after pics if I wasn't so appalled by the before...and maybe I will when I complete the 10 treatments (1 syringe). I now have something to look forward to everyday, and I can't wait for treatment 4 tomorrow. I took before pics (as I always have to mark the progress) and use an app to put the pics side-by-side. I think I looked at the pics for an hour today. I then took pics of my 6th whitening in the Fall of 2021 and compared them to treatment 3 of this gel, and it's close. Bottom line, I have sensitive teeth and no sensitivity using this gel. I am using this gel with another LED system (that is 6x the price of the LED unit from this brand, though the system is made poorly and is failing again...I now have to charge it after every use and have to lay on the center tab to get the light to turn on). On principle, I am trying not to buy a new LED light, though based on the cost from this brand, I might end up doing it. I drink more diet soda and coffee than anyone I know and this gel is erasing traces of my bad habits remarkably quickly. I highly recommend this after 3 treatments and hope to be back after 10 treatments with an update that I feel great about sharing the 'before' pics because my teeth have returned to white WHITE. Iykyk (if you know, you know)

Edit: I complained to the company and they fully refunded my purchase. Pleased by their customer service, I dared to try again and reordered. The new package was a different lot number and it IS whitening my teeth! I use lip retractors, dry my teeth with a cotton ball and apply the gel. I spread the gel evenly with a damp q tip. Then I relax and watch a show. I leave the gel on for 40 minutes. I've had significant whitening, with no gum or tooth pain, and I couldn't be happier. Having learned from my mistakes, I also set an alarm when I sit down to whiten so that I don't fall asleep again! Changing my review to five stars. Original review: I usually use the milder gel from my dentist that gets left in trays on the teeth overnight. It works well, but due to sensitive gums from the peroxide and gagging from the trays, I decided to try this 35% gel that I could use briefly with gum retractors and avoid gum contact. The gel arrived and I happily applied it. I sat down to watch my favorite sitcom, then rinsed and went to bed. I was so pleased to find that I had no gum pain whatsoever. Every night I diligently applied the gel and sat with it while I watched my show. I was convinced I'd finally found the holy grail of teeth whitening because it was fast, easy, and painless. Except, my teeth never got whiter. I trusted the process and carried on. I did it for 25 minutes every night for over two weeks. I still had no gum pain... But no whitening either. I suspected the gel was ineffective and stopped caring about it touching my gums. I slathered it thick with reckless abandon- and still had no gum pain. Last night I accidentally fell asleep while whitening. I woke up 3½ hours later in a panic, knowing how detrimental that can be to one's teeth. As I ran to the sink I was afraid of what damage I'd see. However, I had no tooth pain, gum pain, or discoloration. I should have been absolutely miserable, but the only discomfort I felt to my face from wearing the lip retractors for so long (and to my pride, imagining how ridiculous I must have looked while sleeping that way). Today my teeth look and feel normal and I am absolutely convinced that the gel has lost potency somewhere between the factory and arriving at my home. Unfortunately I cannot return it because I discarded the packaging. At least my gums don't hurt, right!?

Works well

For the price and quality! Can’t beat it. No sensitivity with myself or my partner. With other products one of us typically has a sensitivity issue. Definitely need to pair with a good quality LED accelerator light and be consistent with whitening to get a good deep stain removal. Then once you have the base done you can easily keep your pearly whites bright with few regular uses and cleaning. Tastes better than most of the ones I have gotten from my dentist.

I have a strong dislike of mint, this did not smell like anything!!!! Yayyyyy hurrrayyyy!!!! The vial is larger than most making it very easy to get the gel onto your tray. I left the trays on for the required time and my teeth are sparkling white, with no nasty minty aftertaste. Great value for the cost I would highly recommend this product.

Very Good, but check the package upon arrival. Only had two syringes in the box. The middle sleeve was empty.

Gret product. Works well for me. Reorderd it twice