I only write reviews when I am truly impressed with a product.This product deserves a great review.I have used all sorts of whitening solutions from expensive in office whitening to strips and in-home trays with gel.All provide a degree of whitening over time (in dentist treatments are immediate I will say).With the Auraglow, I saw results after the first 30 minute treatment.And even more after the second.I must add that my yellowing is most definitely from drinking coffee, hot tea and home brewed ice tea.The process I use is to have my morning coffee, floss and brush and then use the Auraglow for 30 minutes, each morning.After just two treatments, I am impressed.I have changed my order to a subscription to resupply every 4 months (the site says this is the most popular interval).They ship enough gel to cover that time period if you do interval treatments.My plan is to see how it works for 5 days straight and them space out treatments while awaiting the next supply.I am no dentist, but I think the game changer is the LED Accelerator lights.I recall that is what the in office dental treatment used as well.I had zero gum irritation like I have had with gels and trays.The tray is not form fitting but it works.And 30 minutes goes by fast.It has a timer, so you know when you are done.I saw some reviews that said you had to get used to not swallowing saliva during the treatment.I did not find that to be an issue at all.Be sure to plan for 1-3 hours to charge the unit before first use.When you fill the tray with gel, be in a brightly lit space as it hard to see how much you are filling as the gel is clear and the tray is clear.I highly recommend this product.
I'm using it for the 3rd time tonight and an very impressed with it.After the 2nd use the was a noticeable improvement in the whiteness of my teeth.. I would've taken a photo, but without a calibrated tooth shade chart, it would've been pointless.For best results I brushed my teeth well, flossed, dried them by breathing through my mouth with my lips retracted, and then laid down with my head back while it was active (this last step prevents saliva from filtering and washing away the peroxide gel).I didn't lay flat on the 1st use, so I believe this was what made the big difference.
UPDATE: I am revising my review upward in acknowledgement of the solid customer service. I haven't changed my mind about the value of the product to me - but I do appreciate good customer service. In this case, the company reached out and offered a refund (without asking for a change in review). They pointed out that this product worked for many people, and they were sorry that it didn't work for me.That's a fair statement. So: your results may be better than mine; perhaps much better. Regardless, I think that the company stands behind its product. That means something.I read some great reviews for this product and decided to give it a try. I'm sorry that I wasted so much $$ on this kit. I have no idea if this device would actually whiten my teeth because I couldn't get it to work. The USB didn't seem to stay in place, and the cable is unrealistically short. I couldn't get the device to fit comfortably and the taste of the gel is horrible. [For reference, I have used whitening strips and am fine with the taste]. Within 60 seconds I was agonizing about how I was going to last for the full recommended time.This is one of the most uncomfortable self-care devices that I have purchased. I have regrets.