What’s Inside: Teeth Whitening Strips-WIRED

They’re tiny, sticky pieces that pack a big punch. From hydrogen peroxide to sodium hydroxide, find out which ingredients make up teeth whitening strips, and how they work together to transform coffee- and tartar-stained teeth into pearly whites.


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What’s Inside: Teeth Whitening Strips-WIRED

[anna_xry]

1. Hydrogen Peroxide
2. Sodium Hydroxide
3. Sodium Saccharin
4. Polyethylene Glycol
5. Acrylates Copolymer
6. Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate

[findude]

This is so good, clear and engaging.   Great work.

[sin]

I thought teeth were suppose to be a very light yellow color. I guess it's different for everyone.

[icyliciousblue]

If only my chemistry class in High School is like this =(

[imazuedits]

Wow this channels old videos are great

[MrMrannoying]

Interesting, This one review on youtube did mention sensitivity after use, so he started taking them at night instead. It goes away within hours. I suppose it was dehydrating the teeth!

[mirabelotc]

for a 10 year old video, this is rly well done

[beebuzzly]

did she just say a "potent blast"

[howabouthetruth]

I've been searching youtube for any videos that show how whitening strips destroy tooth enamel, ESPECIALLY in middle aged people, because their ( me ) tooth enamel is worn and not as good as when we were younger. I used those damn whitening strips in 2005. Within weeks, I started getting cavities popping up on ALL of my front teeth. I was dumbfounded as to the cause. Then, SIX YEARS LATER, they had 2 separate special broadcasts on the news, with several dentists, showing before & after photos of many victims, yes I say victims, of what these damn whitening strips did to their teeth. Take it from me. Those damn strips should be taken off the market. I couldn't find the first video about this, which is a damn shame. DO NOT USE WHITENING STRIPS, ESPECIALLY IF YOUR MIDDLE AGED. Those chemicals destroy tooth enamel like pouring diesel fuel on asphalt. I'm mad as hell about it and if I could, I would sue the hell out of CREST. NO warning label stating they can cause enamel damage/cavities. If there WERE, I sure as hell wouldn't have bought & used them. Your taking a big risk by using ANY methods to whiten teeth. ALL that shit is bad for the enamel.

[TheSpiritLord]

I thought there would be whale semen or something equally disturbing.

[WANDERER]

doesnt seem very healthy, brushing teeth with baking soda or salt is better!