As we speak I’m sitting here with the most disgusting taste in my mouth.

I finally gave in and decided to try a sample of Listerene Whitening Quick Dissolving Strips.

Although the commercials - and the website show people whitening their teeth who claim you can’t see anything, my teeth don’t look normal with the strips on.

There are bubbles around the edges of some teeth, and the rest of the teeth look like they have a coat of something on them.

Although it might not be noticeable from far away, it’s definitely not something I’d wear out in public - and I’d even be a little nervous if the doorbell rang now and I had to answer the door.

My only previous experience with whitening strips is with crest whitening strips, and I have to say I prefer them.

When I opened the listerine whitening strips by tearing off the strip on the top of the pouch, I tore off the top of the whitening strip as well.

The strip was still useable, but I’m generally not impressed with products that tear when I open the package.

I tried to be a little more careful with the second strip, and I ended up not tearing the strip off completely, so I had to play with the package a little to get the strip out.

I also had trouble finding the strip in the first package since the top was torn.

When I first applied the strip I was amazed at the awful taste! After applying both strips I realized that if I relaxed my teeth would stick together because of the strips, so I’m trying to hold them apart to avoid the unpleasant feeling.

It’s been 10 minutes since I applied the strips, and they still haven’t dissolved.

I’m also still experiencing an “increase in salivary flow” as they so pleasantly term it on their website.

I’m also feeling a chunky collection of gel on the back of my front teeth.

And when I swallow - the taste is pretty gross as well.

I definitely would not wear these at work, or in public unless I was in a place where spittoon use was acceptable.

One of the reasons I waited so long to try the strips was because the sample package didn’t have any material about when to apply them - should I wait after eating, or brushing my teeth?

If so how long?

I was able to find out that I should wait to eat until the strips are dissolved by visiting the FAQ section of their web site, but I never would have visited the web site if I wasn’t posting this blog.

I’m really glad that I only got a sample instead of purchasing a package of these strips.

I definitely won’t be using them again, unless I notice some very dramatic whitening after this one time only use.