My mom bought these for me about 2 weeks ago because I wanted to try them, and I have mixed feelings about them. The pros are that they DO work, my friends have asked me if I bleached, and the system is relatively simple to follow. The cons of this product are that they taste very gross until you get used to them and I have a permanent retainer on the back of my lower teeth (I had braces a few months ago) and the retainer made it hard for the lower strips to stay! They kept slipping everywhere, even when I didn't talk or spit or anything. Also, another reviewer said that these make her drool like a rabid dog, well you are not alone! I actually had to carry a drool bag with me around the house when I wore them lol, it was awful. I couldn't swallow because it was probably toxic and it tasted awful, so I just drooled like crazy for an hour a day during those 14 days. But if you are looking for a cheap(er) alternative to those $500 bleaching trays from the dentist, I totally recommend these!