Rembrandt Whitening Pen Vs. Brite Smile to Go Whitening Pen

In the world of teeth whiteners, it is hard to find something that is both fairly inexpensive and effective. After trying both the Rembrandt and Brite Smile versions of a whitening pen, I've seen pros and cons for both. Here's a look at the distinguishing features and their performance.

Rembrandt

Pros

The Rembrandt whitening pen sells for $10-15 dollars depending on where you look, with a median price of $12.99. This is a great price for a whitening product; most whitening strips or trays are twice that among.

As you would expect from a Rembrandt whitening product it works fairly well. I used it for a two week period and found that my teeth were at least a little whiter than when I began. The pen is very easy to use, with only one application needed at night. The tip of the pen is a sponge with holes in it for the Rembrandt whitening product to dispense out. You simply click the clear gel product up with two twists and rub it over the front of as many teeth as show in your smile; this is an advantage over whitening strips which are only designed to cover the front five on top and bottom. I would put this Rembrandt whitening product on my teeth after brushing for the night. There was a slight taste of the product, as can be expected, but it wasn't horribly chemical-just a mild flavor. At first I was skeptical that something so seemingly easy could actually work, but within a week I noticed that it did whiten my teeth about two shades.

Cons

Although the whitening power works fairly quickly, it isn't very lasting. Within a month or two I noticed the whitening wearing off. I was better off using whitening strips of the same Rembrandt brand for a more lasting effect (4-6 months).