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Tue May 06, 2008 7:05 pm  |
Hello,
I was wondering if anyone could recommend a good teeth whitening product. I've tried crest strips but they didnt work. I would try Zoom but its too expensive.
I've had some bonding work on my teeth and I asked my doctor of teeth whiteners would work on that because I read online that it wouldnt, but he said it might a little. So I'm trying to find something potent, like equivelent to zoom. |
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Tue May 06, 2008 7:11 pm |
Hello, Icyfire. The very best tooth whitener I've found is Dr. Georges. Find it at:
www.drgeorges.com
It's inexpensive and you get a lot for your money. I bought very expensive stuff from my dentist but Dr. George's is even better. Good luck! |
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Wed May 07, 2008 7:25 am |
You might want to shop this site:
www.dentist.net
I use the Day White and think it's the best at-home product. I did, however, invest in custom trays from my own dentist. It's just easier and more comfortable to have your own trays because you end up doing touch-ups and the trays last a fairly long time if you take care of them. |
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Wed May 07, 2008 7:35 am |
| There's a long thread somewhere on this board about teeth whitening. I think some people were using ear drops to whiten their teeth and also Gly Oxide was mentioned. It may be in one of the other sections of the forum. |
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Wed May 07, 2008 7:58 am |
| Good point, Jax. I too have the custom trays from my dentist. They make the process so much easier & comfortable. |
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Wed May 07, 2008 9:17 am |
| Determined wrote: |
Hello, Icyfire. The very best tooth whitener I've found is Dr. Georges. Find it at:
www.drgeorges.com
It's inexpensive and you get a lot for your money. I bought very expensive stuff from my dentist but Dr. George's is even better. Good luck! |
This brand looks like a good suggestion.
I have been thinking about whitening my yellowing teeth for a long time, but have been reluctant as I am unsure to which extent it will harm tooth enamel.
Lately I have been thinking that it might be better for enamel to whiten the teeth with a potent treatment once a year or every other year than frequent whitening with less potent stuff.
From what I have understood, you can expect the teeth to be white for one or two years after a professional treatment. The Dental White from Dr. George contains 15 % Carbamide Peroxide and is close in strength to a professional treatment, as far as I'm concerned.
So the question is: How long will results last when you have whitened teeth with Dental White over a course of 2 - 3 weeks? (I stay away from smoking and red wine, but drink a few cups of coffee every day.)
Thanks in advance.  |
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Female, 40, Norway. Normal/dry skin, starting to see signs of aging. Staples: Glycolic acid cleanser, SkinCeuticals Phloretin CF, Revaleskin, NIA24. |
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Wed May 07, 2008 9:28 am |
I bought custom trays (the Durabrite ones) a couple of years ago from the site below, as well as 22% and 35% carbamide peroxide bleach. The trays were identical to the ones made my my dentist (that I lost, sigh).
I also like this company because if you lose or tear your trays, they will replace them for free...up to one pair per year. I had to replace one tray, and they definitely honored the commitment.
http://professionalteethwhitening.com/ |
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Wed May 07, 2008 9:43 am |
| Does anyone have sensitive teeth that have tried these products? I can only do a couple of days of Crest White strips before they hurt my teeth too much and I have been reluctant to buy an expensive product and not be able to use it. I only drink coffee, but daily. |
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Wed May 07, 2008 11:48 am |
| Bonded teeth are not easily going to change color. YOu are no longer working with enamel so the concept of bleaching no longer is the same. The bonding agent has a color of it's own - as selected by the dentist. I'd be afraid of ruining the bonding material with the bleaching agents. Proceed with caution - find a dentist who specializes. |
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Wed May 07, 2008 12:58 pm |
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| Does anyone have sensitive teeth that have tried these products? I can only do a couple of days of Crest White strips before they hurt my teeth too much and I have been reluctant to buy an expensive product and not be able to use it. I only drink coffee, but daily. |
I do...I found that I need to take a couple of days off between bleaching sessions in order to keep my teeth from getting too sensitive.
Also, you need to make a very good effort to keep the bleach off your gums in order to limit iritation.
Lastly, if your teeth are ultra sensitive, I woudl stick with the 22% gel, as opposed to the 30% or 38%. |
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Wed May 07, 2008 1:08 pm |
| bethany wrote: |
| chan wrote: |
| Does anyone have sensitive teeth that have tried these products? I can only do a couple of days of Crest White strips before they hurt my teeth too much and I have been reluctant to buy an expensive product and not be able to use it. I only drink coffee, but daily. |
I do...I found that I need to take a couple of days off between bleaching sessions in order to keep my teeth from getting too sensitive.
Also, you need to make a very good effort to keep the bleach off your gums in order to limit iritation.
Lastly, if your teeth are ultra sensitive, I woudl stick with the 22% gel, as opposed to the 30% or 38%. |
Bethany - I assume that you use the trays for a couple of weeks to gradually whiten teeth.
For how long will your teeth stay white with the system you use?
TIA. |
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Wed May 07, 2008 4:51 pm |
| Have you tried Brite Smile? If you are not happy with the results, you can get a refund. They guarantee your satisfaction. The procedure is done by a dentist. |
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