Even a child knows that high-quality oral care products make your breath fresh and your teeth healthy.
However, few people think seriously about the fact that depending on the choice of product, the result can be exactly the opposite and instead of benefit there is a risk of encountering serious problems.
People began to follow the rules of oral care many centuries ago, using natural materials. Professional products that allow you to carefully and effectively care for your teeth were invented only in the last century.
History of creation
released the first toothpaste from the Crest line back in the middle of the last century. The company already had a strong scientific base and research capabilities. This made it possible to develop the composition of the product to effectively cleanse enamel and prevent caries.
One of the active components of the Crest Fluoristan paste released in 1955 was fluoride. Just a year later, this product became the best-selling product among similar products, that is, it received customer recognition.
A few years later, the American Dental Association, after conducting independent research, officially confirms that Crest effectively prevents the most common disease - tooth decay.
This was the beginning of a huge scientific and research work, the result of which was a whole line of products under the common brand “Crest”. The company cooperates with the best specialists in the field of oral hygiene, which, together with a powerful research base, allows us to constantly improve our products, making them even more effective.
Crest gum protection paste
Crest Clinical Gum Protection medicinal paste is a fairly recent development in the Crest series of health products. As the name suggests, it is aimed at protecting and healing gums.
The manufacturer promises that in just four weeks this remedy cures gingivitis and at the same time fights caries, reduces enamel sensitivity and refreshes the oral cavity.
Composition of Crest Clinical Gum Protection toothpaste:
The main active ingredient is tin fluoride (Stannous Fluoride), but its effect is mainly reduced to fluoridation of the enamel in order to strengthen it and protect it from caries. But the main effect on the gums is zinc lactate (Zinc Lactate), an antibacterial and antifungal component.
The rest of the composition can be called quite meager. And if we are talking about protecting the gums, then perhaps it makes sense to pay attention to the toothpastes Lakalut, Pomorin, Mexidol and Forest Balm - their component composition is noticeably richer in this regard.
Again, since Crest Clinical Gum Protection paste is focused on protecting gums, the presence of sodium lauryl sulfate in its composition, which in some cases contributes to the development of stomatitis, looks rather strange.
Review
“I bought Cross toothpaste for gums on the recommendation of a dentist. Before this, my gums had been bleeding and itching for several months. This remedy completely helped get rid of the problem. Expensive, but effective! Our pasta costs 800 rubles.”
Tamara, Voronezh
3D White Series
One of the directions in research, in addition to the fight against oral diseases, was the creation of an affordable product that could provide high-quality teeth whitening at home.
After all, the darkening of enamel is caused by many factors - partly bad habits, partly food and drinks that contain large amounts of coloring and other substances.
We have prepared for you a list of toothpastes without fluoride, which is considered very harmful.
This article explains how to floss correctly.
Here: https://www.vash-dentist.ru/krasota-i-uxod/zubnyie-pastyi/iz-tailanda-vidyi-osobennosti-i-otzyivyi.html - you will learn the distinctive features of Thai toothpastes.
The “Crest 3D White” series occupies a leading position among professional products for enamel whitening. The effect becomes noticeable within 5–7 days after starting use. In some cases, it may take a little longer - about two weeks. In such a short time, about 85–90% of the stains on the enamel are cleared.
At the same time, development specialists, as well as dental professionals, insist that, despite such results, there is no danger to the enamel itself .
Unlike many products offered on the market, the unique composition avoids high levels of abrasiveness. This allows you to safely use this product every day for a long time.
Features and Benefits
- Possibility of regular use, which ensures high performance and permanent whitening effect.
- Whitening the entire surface of teeth from 90 to 100%.
- The quantitative indicator of lightening is up to two tones.
- Removing up to 85% of dark spots on enamel in a very short time - from 5 to 14 days.
- The special formula allows you to achieve the desired result without damaging the enamel or increasing its sensitivity, even with twice daily use.
- Protection against dental diseases, in particular caries.
- The product is a way to remove not only soft plaque, but also a harder formation on the surface of the teeth - stone. This property makes the paste a way to prevent gingivitis, periodontal disease and periodontitis.
- Special components in the product provide a very high degree of foaming. Thanks to this, it becomes possible to clean and lighten even the most difficult to reach areas without much effort.
- High foaming is also a way to save paste, since very little quantity is required for each cleaning.
- Among other things, “Crest 3D White” has a very powerful refreshing effect that lasts for quite a long time.
We invite you to additionally watch a short video review of one of the Crest 3D White products:
The best whitening toothpaste for smokers –
As a dentist, I can tell you about an alternative whitening option that is especially suitable for smokers, strong tea or coffee drinkers, as well as patients with rapid formation of bacterial and pigmented plaque. This method will be much more effective than using conventional abrasive whitening toothpastes - even the best ones rated above. It will work for you if you have an Oral-b electric toothbrush (or if you are ready to buy one).
The working head of an electric toothbrush is exactly like the head that a dentist uses to polish teeth. In standard mode, the nozzle makes not only more than 8,000 rotating movements per minute, but also at least 20,000 pulsating movements. The pulsations allow you to loosen plaque, which is then removed with rotational movements. Patients using Oral-B electric toothbrushes develop much less plaque or tartar on their teeth than when brushing with a regular manual toothbrush.
Electric brush Oral-B –
You will whiten your teeth much faster if you use an abrasive whitening toothpaste with an electric toothbrush. Those. you are essentially receiving a dentist's tool that the latter uses for professional oral hygiene in the dental office. But! There are several rules here. For example, if you use toothpaste with RDA 100, then you can safely use it 2 times a day for 1-2 months, using an electric brush in the standard “Daily Cleaning” mode (from 8000 to 10,000 rotational, + 20,000 pulsating movements).
If you use a more abrasive toothpaste with an RDA 120 along with an electric brush (for example, LACALUT White or PRESIDENT PROFI Smokers toothpastes), we would recommend using such toothpastes only once a day for 3-4 weeks, or 2 once a day, but not more than 2 weeks. This treatment will significantly increase the effectiveness of removing moderately pronounced pigmented plaque from teeth, but will not cope with strong pigmented plaque and densely attached mineralized plaque (small tartar).
The most effective way is
The most effective way is to use a professional teeth cleaning product that is used by a dentist during professional oral hygiene. The paste is called Detartrine Z, although there is also regular Detartrine (which is different in that it does not contain zircon granules and is therefore slightly less effective). You can buy it in online stores, sometimes you can even find it on Ozon. These are professional pastes that can not only perfectly remove pigment plaque, but also cope with even small tartar.
Polishing pastes of the “Detartrine” series (France) –
The volume of the paste is 45 g, and this amount will last you for at least a year or two, given that you won’t have to use it more than once every couple of months. Cost from 2000 to 3000 rubles. The following is very important: this professional teeth polishing paste should and can only be used at low rotation speeds of the electric toothbrush head (for example, in the “for sensitive teeth” or “polishing/whitening” modes). There are no pulsating movements in these modes. In addition, it is best to use the “Precision Clean” type of nozzles - see photo above.
Detartrine Z paste contains zircon grains, which very well remove even a pronounced layer of pigmented plaque, and even small hard dental deposits. This is an ideal option for smokers and those who drink strong tea or coffee. But if you have a very thick layer of pigmented plaque or massive tartar, then such home whitening will not help you and you will need to see a dentist in any case.
A less effective way is to use a regular whitening toothpaste with an abrasiveness of 150-200 RDA instead of this polishing paste (for example, “PRESIDENT Black” or “PRESIDENT PROFI PLUS White Plus”). This can be done no more than once a month and only at low speeds of an electric brush - either in the “For sensitive teeth” or “Polishing/whitening” mode. More information about how the procedure is carried out is in the article at the link below.
→ Removing pigmented plaque at home
Main product line
The “Cross” line is most popular in the EU countries, the USA and Canada. It is worth telling about the products in more detail. The fact is that the company produces quite a large number of toothpastes. Let's talk about the most popular of them. This allows you to choose a product, taking into account many individual characteristics.
Many years of research have been carried out, starting with the very first product released in the middle of the 20th century. This research does not stop now. Thanks to this, the company's specialists have achieved amazing results.
Toothpastes have transformed from an ordinary hygiene product, which is designed to clean and remove light plaque, into a multifunctional therapeutic and prophylactic product. This allows them to be used not only as a basic element of hygiene procedures, but also as a component of a complex of therapeutic measures.
The action of the constituent components is designed not only for whitening and cleaning, but also for strengthening teeth, which is facilitated by improving the properties of the enamel itself. Of course, their action is aimed at protecting against the adverse effects of the aggressive environment formed after eating and protecting against the development of microbes.
Therefore, regular use of Crest paste allows you to avoid many problems with the oral cavity and dental diseases.
Kids Fluoride antiquity SESAME STREET
The product line opens for the youngest consumers. Dental care is necessary from a very early age to avoid many problems later with permanent teeth.
When choosing a product for cleaning the oral cavity, a child must be careful, because the child may swallow it out of interest or simply through inattention. That is why it is recommended to purchase hygiene products that do not contain fluoride for young children. In addition, it is necessary that the abrasiveness index be as low as possible.
“Kids Fluoride” has all these qualities. Apart from this, it also has some extremely useful features.
- Contains microcrystals that can penetrate deep into the enamel and restore its structure when cracks and damage occur.
- The use of this product significantly reduces sensitivity due to penetration into dentin and filling the tubes with nerve endings.
Complete Plus Scope Liquid Gel
Available in the form of a gel in convenient packaging. In addition to the whitening effect , this product focuses on eliminating the unpleasant odor caused by bacterial activity and maintaining a feeling of fresh breath .
Studies have shown that the feeling of freshness lasts on average 5 times longer than using similar products.
However, this gel is used not only to fight germs and freshen the oral cavity. Its regular use helps prevent the appearance of stains on the enamel .
Crest Sensi Relief Scope
Designed to maximally protect sensitive teeth from external influences and strengthen them .
- The product allows you to saturate the enamel with phosphorus and calcium, since the lack of these elements is most often the cause of excessive sensitivity.
- It has an excellent whitening effect and does not contain abrasives that damage the enamel.
- Suitable for long-term daily use and especially recommended after professional whitening procedures.
Crest Cavity Protection
This is a means for the prevention and treatment of caries . The composition promotes the mineralization of enamel and increases its resistance to carious processes.
Effective plaque removal, as well as the content of enamel-forming calcium and phosphorus, make it possible to achieve a clear therapeutic effect. The active components are fluorine ions and sodium fluoride.
The description of Sensodyne instant effect toothpaste has been prepared on our website.
This article talks about the treatment of cervical caries with folk remedies.
Here: https://www.vash-dentist.ru/krasota-i-uxod/irrigatoryi/kakoy-luchshe-vsego-vyibrat-dlya-polosti-rta.html - they will tell you which is the best oral irrigator to choose.
Crest 3D White Luxe Glamorous White
The most popular product from the entire Crest product line. Allows you to achieve very high results in whitening - eliminating up to 90% of stains and darkening of enamel in a very short time - from 5 days.
At the same time, it not only does not cause damage to the enamel and increases sensitivity, but also weakens the paintability of the surface, polishes it and prevents the future appearance of new areas of darkening.
Crest 3D White Luxe Glamorous White and reviews about it
Crest 3D White Luxe Glamorous White toothpaste is, one might say, one of the most effective products in the manufacturer’s range in terms of enamel whitening intensity. When creating this paste, several technological solutions were used at once, which make it possible to quickly remove stained plaque (and partially tartar) when brushing with it.
As the manufacturer assures, 90% of surface stains will be removed within 5 days of using the paste, and a pronounced effect will become noticeable after the first use. The product is recommended for use in the morning and evening, as well as after eating coloring foods.
Let's take a closer look at the composition of Crest 3D White Luxe Glamorous White:
The paste contains fluoride in the form of sodium fluoride (Sodium Fluoride), which promotes the mineralization of enamel and protects teeth from caries. However, it is difficult to call this compound innovative, since even a number of domestic and not very expensive pastes contain amino fluoride, which is more effective and advanced in this regard (sometimes in combination with tin fluoride).
A significant role in the removal of mineral dental plaque belongs to sodium pyrophosphate (Disodium Pyrophosphate): this compound, being a strong complexing agent, will actually help to “pull” calcium ions from the tartar matrix, thereby promoting its loosening. But you need to understand that at the same time calcium will be partially removed from the surface of the tooth enamel.
So usually pyrophosphates (and polyphosphates in general) are not introduced into toothpastes intended for sensitive teeth characterized by thinned enamel. Therefore, if you have sensitive teeth, then Crest 3D White Luxe Glamorous White toothpaste will not be the best choice.
One of the advantages of the paste is the absence of sodium lauryl sulfate in its composition, which is replaced by an alternative compound - sodium laureth phosphate (also an effective surfactant).
As reviews show, Crest 3D White Luxe Glamorous White toothpaste really gives a fairly quick whitening effect, although you need to understand that in most cases it will be possible to lighten teeth by no more than 1-2 tones (for coffee lovers, smokers). It’s better not to count too much on a dazzling Hollywood smile.
Review
“...I tried many different pastes, but only this one showed a decent result. Moreover, within a week the effect was clearly noticeable! The paste foams wonderfully, polishes and gives a kind of shine to the teeth, your breath is fresh for several hours after brushing, and no plaque is felt until the evening. I ordered the product on ebay, the price was only 350 rubles. It’s very difficult to buy Crest 3D White Luxe paste in local pharmacies and stores, so we have to get out of it.”
Tatyana, Omsk
In view of the craze among people with whitening pastes, I would like to remind you that such products are mostly highly abrasive and are contraindicated for people prone to hyperesthesia (tooth sensitivity). That is, a person, thoughtlessly using such means, risks simply erasing his already weakened enamel, aggravating the situation (especially in the cervical area, contributing to the deepening of wedge-shaped defects).
However, for sensitive teeth, whitening pastes with medium abrasiveness are also produced (the RDA controlled abrasiveness index should not be higher than 75) - such products usually contain:
- Enzymes (bromelain, papain) that help dissolve the protein matrix of dental plaque;
- Potassium compounds to reduce enamel sensitivity;
- Sometimes also strontium compounds to block dentinal tubules, which play a direct role in the occurrence of painful sensitivity of teeth to various irritants;
- Compounds for enamel mineralization (calcium glycerophosphate, calcium citrate, the same fluorides, etc.)
(See Sensodyne, ROCS, and Splat Liquum Gel toothpastes as examples).
Prices
You can only talk about cost if you choose just one of all the Cross brand products. In general, all toothpastes of this brand are somewhat more expensive than domestic and even advertised European ones.
This is partly due to the cost of shipping from another continent. But their cost is fully justified by the huge number of advantages and high efficiency.
The price range is not too wide. It all depends on the selling company and the region, but on average you can buy “Crest” toothpaste in the range from 600 to 800 rubles .
Briefly about the manufacturer
Modern cleaning products are designed to perform a number of functions at once:
- direct cleaning;
- preventive (and sometimes therapeutic) effect;
- aesthetic.
Crest toothpaste is a world-famous brand. The manufacturing company is a member of the no less eminent Procter & Gamble corporation, which sells many popular cosmetic products and household chemicals that have received well-deserved recognition in the consumer market of developed countries.
For the first time, oral care products from this company appeared in the 50s of the last century. Since then, the developers have carried out titanic research, the product is constantly being improved and updated, thanks to which the product line of cleaning pastes satisfies the needs of even the most fastidious consumer .
Some popular products of the corporation that help achieve various goals have already been appreciated by Russian consumers and occupy not the last place in the ranking of the best.
Reviews
One of the most unique cases when a product is so highly valued by the consumer. This is reflected in the large number of positive reviews from customers who changed their teeth cleaning product to Crest toothpaste.
If you have already tried this product on yourself and are convinced of its effectiveness, you can leave your review under this article.
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Konstantin
April 8, 2015 at 02:22 p.m.
Crest toothpastes are premium, just look at their price. But I can’t say for sure whether they are really effective, because I haven’t used them very much and for a long time. I most often brushed my teeth with a paste from the 3D White series, namely Advanced Vivid Stain Protection, so I will evaluate it more objectively. You are unlikely to be able to whiten your teeth like Hollywood actors, but making them one and a half shades whiter is quite possible, of course, if you strictly observe oral hygiene and pre-professional cleaning in a clinic. But the feeling of freshness after using this paste remains much longer in comparison with products in the average price category.
Faith
September 4, 2015 at 12:41 pm
A year and a half ago, my daughter got braces. After the long-awaited removal, the question arose about removing plaque and stones. The teenager also wanted to whiten his teeth. We were very lucky with the doctor who dissuaded us from the ZOOM whitening procedure and advised us to start using Crest paste. He explained this by saying that wearing braces had thinned the child’s tooth enamel. The paste allows you to restore enamel and perform gentle whitening.
Margarita
July 9, 2016 at 6:59 am
I have been looking for a paste with real whitening for a long time... I just have natural yellow teeth, but still everyone wants to be beautiful with a Hollywood smile. My sister and I (and we have the same problem) tried several brands of toothpastes, but instead of the promised effect, we were content with the fact that the enamel was slowly destroyed, and the teeth became weaker and more sensitive... In the end it came to the point that I I couldn’t eat hot food, cold drinks or ice cream... It was very disappointing, especially in the summer at the height of barbecue and ice cream... Then I had to go to the dental clinic, where the dentist almost killed me for all my experiments... He prescribed me a whole a course of treatment that consisted of proper nutrition, a complex of vitamins and Crest 3D White toothpaste (well, he took pity on me and allowed me to whiten my teeth, but only with this paste and only after I had restored the enamel)
Love
February 14, 2022 at 2:48 am
My friend recommended Crest 3D White toothpaste to me. She has been working as a dentist for more than 10 years. The paste is really good - whitens teeth with a bang. I used to have yellow plaque and had to constantly have my teeth cleaned. Now I use this paste, and the need to make an appointment with the dentist immediately evaporated. Toothpaste does not weaken tooth enamel, so there is no need to worry about this. Now I have healthy snow-white teeth.
Andron
April 15, 2022 at 01:38 pm
I use Complete Plus Scope Liquid Gel paste. Every time I buy a new scent, fortunately Krest has plenty of them. I'm happy with the paste, it smells nice, cleans great, and is suitable for almost all brushes. I don't really like the price, but the quality is guaranteed. I also used Crest Sensi Relief Scope paste, which is very expensive, in my opinion, and is intended primarily for sensitive teeth.
Crest Kids Cavity Protection
Now a few words about Crest children's toothpaste.
Crest Kids Cavity Protection is a children's dental care product created specifically for young consumers (from 2 years old), does not contain sugar, and gently cleans teeth due to its low abrasiveness. Kids love its fruity taste and glitter, which makes dental care more fun and interesting.
Please note that the toothpaste contains fluoride (today many parents prefer to buy fluoride-free toothpastes for their children, which, however, is not always justified).
Composition of Crest Kids Cavity Protection toothpaste:
The main active component of the paste is the same sodium fluoride (Sodium Fluoride). Otherwise, the composition of the paste is not particularly remarkable, and one might even say that it is rather meager. Unfortunately, it was not without the presence of sodium lauryl sulfate.
It is not always possible to buy Crest children's toothpaste in Russian pharmacies and not in every city; it can be easier to order online (although the price will not be the lowest).
Review
“We first tried the Crest children’s paste with beautiful glitter at my sister’s house, it was something incredible. Both my niece and daughter brushed their teeth with it with great pleasure. It’s a pity that it is not sold in pharmacies and stores in our city. I read that many people order it on American websites, and my sister sends it to me from Dnepropetrovsk. By the way, my daughter is already 6 years old - and not a single damaged tooth!”
Alla, Nikopol
