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
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About David A. Hall
Dr. David A. Hall was one of the first 40 accredited cosmetic dentists in the world. He practiced cosmetic dentistry in Iowa, and in 1990 earned his accreditation with the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry. He is now president of Infinity Dental Web, a company in Mesa, Arizona that does advanced internet marketing for dentists.