I've bounced between Crest 3D White and Listerine Healthy White, but honestly, can't tell if either is actually making a difference or if it's all just in my head. Crest tastes a bit sweeter to me, but Listerine feels stronger (like, it tingles more?). Anyone notice real results with one over the other? Or is this just wishful thinking and good lighting?
I’ve done the back-and-forth with these two, too, and honestly, I’m convinced half my “whiter smile” is just the bathroom light and some wishful thinking. Crest 3D White tastes like a weird dessert to me, but Listerine kinda makes my gums feel like they’re doing jumping jacks. I *thought* I saw a difference after a week with Listerine, but then my partner said my teeth looked “the same as always,” so... maybe it’s all in my head? At least my mouth feels minty fresh.
I totally get what you mean about the lighting—my bathroom mirror is basically a liar when it comes to my teeth. I used Crest 3D White for a month, and honestly, the only real change I noticed was my tongue felt like it’d been dipped in vanilla toothpaste. Listerine stings more, but I guess that’s how you know it’s “working”? Or maybe it’s just burning off taste buds. Has anyone actually had a dentist say these mouthwashes make a difference, or is it mostly just about fresh breath?
Honestly, I’ve never seen a mouthwash turn someone’s teeth noticeably whiter—at least not in the way ads promise. Most of what you’re getting is a fresh breath boost and maybe some stain prevention if you’re lucky. The sting from Listerine? That’s just the alcohol doing its thing, not necessarily whitening. If you want real whitening, you’re better off with strips or trays... or just asking your dentist for the heavy-duty stuff.
Honestly, I’ve never seen a mouthwash turn someone’s teeth noticeably whiter—at least not in the way ads promise. Most of what you’re getting is a fresh breath boost and maybe some stain pr...
That’s kind of what I was wondering—if the “whitening” is just a nice side effect of swishing regularly. I do like how Crest tastes, but maybe I’m just fooling myself thinking my teeth are brighter. Here’s what I’ve noticed:
- Crest: feels mild, tastes better, maybe a tiny bit less surface stain?
- Listerine: burns more, but my teeth feel cleaner after
I’m starting to think lighting and brushing matter way more than which mouthwash I use. Still, it’s hard not to hope for a shortcut.
