📅 Updated August 2026 · 🕒 8 min read
Teeth whitening strips are one of the few at-home whitening methods with strong clinical evidence. The active ingredient is hydrogen peroxide or carbamide peroxide · the same used by dentists, just at a lower concentration. Here's what's safely available in India.
Crest's Professional Effects strips are the gold standard of at-home whitening · used by dentists to pre-whiten before bonding or veneers. 20-minute daily strips, hydrogen peroxide formula, visible results within 3 days. Up to 12 shades lighter over 20 days.