Teeth Whitening

FFF · 07-13-2008, 05:46 PM

Do you whiten or attempt to whiten your teeth?

If yes, what do you do and does it work?

I am currently trying out Crest Whitestrips PREMIUM. I'm on day 1, application 1. I may be crazy, but my top teeth look whiter already. I had trouble applying the lower strip, and I removed it after only 10 minutes instead of the recommended 30. Now I believe I"m gonna have to put my mouth in a ridiculous position to do the bottom row.

LucrativeSid · 07-13-2008, 08:40 PM

I'll be curious to see how that turns out. From researching on the net before, I've read that OTC teeth whitening products suck. I've been wanting to whiten mine for a long time, I just haven't had the money. From the places I got information, they said that for around 500 dollars, your dentist can give you whitening strips, and that they will work way better than anything you can just buy at a store.

The laser whitening gives you the best results and is the quickest to do. However, it's extremely expensive. I hope something cheap works!??! How much was the stuff you got?

(9 years of smoking cigarettes and a lifetime of drinking of dark soda)

alicia91 · 07-13-2008, 08:44 PM

I use Night White 22% strength which I buy on Ebay. I had trays made by my dentist years ago that I use with this product. However, Night White sells diy trays which I've heard work quite well.

This product is much superior to the stuff from the drugstore.

FFF · 07-13-2008, 09:07 PM

I paid 32 dollars at Walmart for this stuff. My ENTP friend says it works well.

I'm trying to clean things up after a few years of coffee and/or tea addiction. I don't drink coffee or hot tea anymore, but I have been drinking soft drinks lately.

FFF · 07-13-2008, 09:22 PM

I forgot to mention that I have BEFORE pictures taken, and I'm certainly planning on doing AFTER pictures as well.

alicia91 · 07-13-2008, 11:07 PM

I think the Crest Whitestrip Premiums work very well, I just wasn't patient to do it so many times. With Night White, you do it once for an hour and you're done.

Good luck with it - white teeth are SO NICE IMO.

Jive A Turkey · 07-13-2008, 11:17 PM

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Originally Posted by ImNotTooPopular

I forgot to mention that I have BEFORE pictures taken, and I'm certainly planning on doing AFTER pictures as well.

Did you white balance your camera beforehand? Heh, heh.

01011010 · 07-14-2008, 01:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LucrativeSid

I'll be curious to see how that turns out. From researching on the net before, I've read that OTC teeth whitening products suck. I've been wanting to whiten mine for a long time, I just haven't had the money. From the places I got information, they said that for around 500 dollars, your dentist can give you whitening strips, and that they will work way better than anything you can just buy at a store.

The laser whitening gives you the best results and is the quickest to do. However, it's extremely expensive. I hope something cheap works!??! How much was the stuff you got?

(9 years of smoking cigarettes and a lifetime of drinking of dark soda)

You get what you pay for. OTC might do a tiny bit of improvement, but nothing like getting your butt into the dentist's chair. I work part time as dental assistant. I've also had the laser whitening done. I think it's worth it because the results are more dramatic and you probably wouldn't have to get it done again for 5+ years. OTC, requires every six months or so and the results are so so. It's cheaper in the long run to get the laser.

dnivera · 07-14-2008, 02:19 AM

I got Zoom whitening at the dentist's office 3 weeks ago and the results were great. The dentist actually said that OTC products like Crest Whitestrips are very effective, (probably even comparably so) but they take a long time to work compared to in-office whitening.

My 1-hour-long procedure was pretty expensive (I needed immediate results for some new crowns I had installed) but the results were dramatic and fast! I basically sat in the chair under some UV light for an hour with my ipod on, other people took naps. I experienced a minimal amount of pain but some patients can experience sensitivity that leaves them in tears (according to the Dr.).
Oh and check around, I've seen ads for summer discounts where you can get whitening for about $200 off the full price because of the state of our current economy. I'm definitely happy with the results, and I feel more confident with myself!

FFF · 07-14-2008, 07:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jive A Turkey

Did you white balance your camera beforehand? Heh, heh.

uhh? I put it in flower mode.

07-13-2008, 05:46 PM	#1 (permalink)
FFF Five Factor Fan Join Date: Apr 2007 Type: IN?P Location: Louisiana Posts: 687	Teeth Whitening Do you whiten or attempt to whiten your teeth? If yes, what do you do and does it work? I am currently trying out Crest Whitestrips PREMIUM. I'm on day 1, application 1. I may be crazy, but my top teeth look whiter already. I had trouble applying the lower strip, and I removed it after only 10 minutes instead of the recommended 30. Now I believe I"m gonna have to put my mouth in a ridiculous position to do the bottom row.

07-13-2008, 08:40 PM	#2 (permalink)
LucrativeSid Thoughts Become Things Join Date: Oct 2007 Type: ENTP Location: Illinois Posts: 686	I'll be curious to see how that turns out. From researching on the net before, I've read that OTC teeth whitening products suck. I've been wanting to whiten mine for a long time, I just haven't had the money. From the places I got information, they said that for around 500 dollars, your dentist can give you whitening strips, and that they will work way better than anything you can just buy at a store. The laser whitening gives you the best results and is the quickest to do. However, it's extremely expensive. I hope something cheap works!??! How much was the stuff you got? (9 years of smoking cigarettes and a lifetime of drinking of dark soda) __________________ "Thought allied fearlessly to purpose becomes creative force. He who knows this is ready to become something higher and stronger than a mere bundle of wavering thoughts and fluctuating sensations. He who does this has become the conscious and intelligent wielder of his mental powers." - James Allen

07-14-2008, 02:19 AM	#9 (permalink)
dnivera Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Type: ISTJ Location: New York Posts: 152	I got Zoom whitening at the dentist's office 3 weeks ago and the results were great. The dentist actually said that OTC products like Crest Whitestrips are very effective, (probably even comparably so) but they take a long time to work compared to in-office whitening. My 1-hour-long procedure was pretty expensive (I needed immediate results for some new crowns I had installed) but the results were dramatic and fast! I basically sat in the chair under some UV light for an hour with my ipod on, other people took naps. I experienced a minimal amount of pain but some patients can experience sensitivity that leaves them in tears (according to the Dr.). Oh and check around, I've seen ads for summer discounts where you can get whitening for about $200 off the full price because of the state of our current economy. I'm definitely happy with the results, and I feel more confident with myself! __________________ Introverted (I) 60% Extroverted (E) 40% Sensing (S) 56.25% Intuitive (N) 43.75% Thinking (T) 61.29% Feeling (F) 38.71% Judging (J) 71.88% Perceiving (P) 28.13% How to experience different function-attitudes.

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07-13-2008, 08:44 PM	#3 (permalink)
alicia91 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Type: Posts: 669	I use Night White 22% strength which I buy on Ebay. I had trays made by my dentist years ago that I use with this product. However, Night White sells diy trays which I've heard work quite well. This product is much superior to the stuff from the drugstore.

07-13-2008, 09:07 PM	#4 (permalink)
FFF Five Factor Fan Join Date: Apr 2007 Type: IN?P Location: Louisiana Posts: 687	I paid 32 dollars at Walmart for this stuff. My ENTP friend says it works well. I'm trying to clean things up after a few years of coffee and/or tea addiction. I don't drink coffee or hot tea anymore, but I have been drinking soft drinks lately.

07-13-2008, 09:22 PM	#5 (permalink)
FFF Five Factor Fan Join Date: Apr 2007 Type: IN?P Location: Louisiana Posts: 687	I forgot to mention that I have BEFORE pictures taken, and I'm certainly planning on doing AFTER pictures as well.

07-13-2008, 11:07 PM	#6 (permalink)
alicia91 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Type: Posts: 669	I think the Crest Whitestrip Premiums work very well, I just wasn't patient to do it so many times. With Night White, you do it once for an hour and you're done. Good luck with it - white teeth are SO NICE IMO.