Crest White Strips: Do They Work After Expiration?

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Crest White Strips, specifically the Premium Plus version, contain hydrogen peroxide as their active ingredient, which is a strong oxidizer. While these strips may still have some effectiveness after their expiration date, the stability of hydrogen peroxide decreases over time, leading to potential reduced efficacy. Users are advised to inspect the packaging for signs of inflation, which indicates the product may be compromised. Overall, it is recommended to use Crest White Strips within their expiration date for optimal results.

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First of all the chemistry behind crest white strips, do they actually work?

I have a package of Crest White Strips Premium plus my friend gave me from his work they have expired are they still effective after expiration date?
 
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Check what active ingredient is - that's answer to both your questions :wink:

Hydrogen peroxide is a strong oxidizer - so it may work. It is also unstable - so they can be not effective after expiration date, or at least less effective.
 
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I would not use it after the expiration date.
 
Hydrogen peroxide decomposes at a fast rate in water, I would still use the product since these strips have Hydrogen Peroxide imbedded in something other than water, however they may not be a great as one which has not exceeded the expiration date. Observe the package , if it seems inflated , than it's probably no good.
 
My mother swears by them, they definitely work... within the expiration date, at least.
 

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