Crest 3D White Strip Types for Upper Teeth
Crest 3D White offers several strip variants, and the upper teeth are treated with the same strip kit that includes both upper and lower pieces. The standard Crest 3D White Whitestrips kit contains one upper strip and one lower strip per use, with the upper strip designed to fit the top arch of teeth. The package explicitly labels the upper strip as the longer piece that covers the visible front surfaces of the upper teeth, including the incisors and canines. Crest states that the strips use the same enamel-safe whitening gel across all kits, and the upper strip adheres to the upper teeth while the lower strip is applied to the bottom arch according to Forbes health reporting.
The main difference between kits is the concentration of hydrogen peroxide and the treatment duration, not which strip goes on upper teeth. The Crest 3D White Whitestrips Classic, Professional Effects, and Glamour kits all include one upper strip and one lower strip per session. The upper strip is slightly longer than the lower strip in most kits to accommodate the gumline shape of the top teeth. Crest specifies that users should peel the strip from the backing and apply the gel side directly to the upper teeth, pressing gently to ensure contact with the tooth surface as disclosed in Procter & Gamble filings with the SEC.
How Crest Whitening Strips Work on Upper Teeth
The whitening gel on the upper strip contains hydrogen peroxide or carbamide peroxide, which breaks down surface and deep stains on the enamel of the upper teeth. Crest states that the strips are trimmed to match the shape of the upper dental arch, covering the front and back surfaces of the teeth while staying clear of the gumline. The adhesive allows the strip to stay in place for the recommended 30-minute session while the gel works on discoloration caused by coffee, wine, and tobacco per Forbes Advisor cost analysis.
Users apply the upper strip first by peeling it from the backing and aligning it with the gumline of the top teeth, then pressing it into place. Crest recommends running a finger over the strip to ensure full contact, especially at the front teeth and along the edges. The upper strip is removed after the specified time, and the same process is repeated for the lower strip. Crest notes that consistent use over the recommended 10- to 20-day period delivers measurable whitening results, with the upper strip playing the same role as the lower strip in the overall treatment per SEC filings.
Choosing the Right Crest Strip Kit for Upper Teeth
The Crest 3D White Whitestrips Professional Effects kit is the highest-concentration option available directly to consumers and includes strips for both upper and lower teeth. The kit is designed for 20 sessions, with each session applying one upper strip and one lower strip for 30 minutes. Crest states that this kit can remove up to 14 years of stains when used as directed, and the upper strip is shaped to fit the top teeth precisely while minimizing gel contact with the gums as reported by Forbes health coverage.
The Crest 3D White Whitestrips Classic and Glamour kits offer lower peroxide concentrations and shorter session times, but both still include