Luster Premium White at Home Tooth Whitening – review

Dear Dr.Hall,
What do you know of the whitening product “Luster Premium White At Home Tooth Whitening Light System “? How safe is it?
– Irene from Iowa

Irene,
I looked up information about this Luster Premium At-Home Whitening System by Luster Oral Care, went through their website, carefully studied their ingredients and the comments of users, and it appears to me to be a phony.

The light is way too weak to do anything, and I believe its purpose is purely psychological.

The whitening appears to principally come from a pigment that is in the Super Whitener – zinc oxide. This will stick to the teeth and make them look whiter, and then it will gradually fade away. But it makes the teeth look whiter temporarily, and I believe this is why they get some positive reviews from people who write before the whiteness wears off.

I wouldn’t waste my money on it.

The only over-the-counter whitening system I’m aware of that works is the Crest Whitestrips. And you have to be careful with them – they can cause tooth sensitivity. You’re best off getting teeth bleaching done professionally by a dentist, but if you want to save some money, go with the Whitestrips.

Dr. Hall

Update June 2024
This product is no longer on the market. Luster has some newer whitening systems, which, while listed on the Amazon and Walmart websites, are no longer available. One general take-home is that if a product promises whitening with only rinses or toothpaste, the whitening is going to be only superficial. A whitening agent has to be in contact with the teeth for at least 15-20 minutes in order to penetrate the enamel and provide any whitening that will last longer than a day. Another take-home is to be very skeptical of marketing claims from teeth whitening products.