Originally Posted By Stacers76 Sorry I couldn't get more creative with a topic title about teeth.... I'm just wondering if anyone has found any over the counter teeth whitening product that has actually worked? I'm getting married in June '07 and would like to have a whiter smile than I've got now....but I can't afford professional dental teeth whitening.... any experienced bright smiles out there?? Thanks all!! )
Originally Posted By disneyrunner Hi Stacers76! Congrats on your upcoming wedding! I'm a dental assistant and I was wondering if you've tried any whitestrips? That is what we recommend in our office because they have been rated safe and effective by a number of impartial companies. Good Housekeeping, I believe, was one of them. There are many reasons to try the over the counter types. Sometimes you can get sensitivity with the other, professional kinds. Sometimes you don't get a guarantee as to if your teeth will whiten, either! Insurance usually doesn't cover bleaching procedures. There are two different kinds made by Crest. Regular and Premium whitestrips, give them a try! I hope this helps, good luck!
Originally Posted By Kira ^^^^ what disneyrunner said. I have talked to three different dentists about this and they said that the crest whitestrips work just as good as bleaching trays and about the best your going to get for in home whitening. I have used them before and had really good results. They are cheaper then the dentist but can get costly after long term use. I saw the difference after 3 or 4 uses. Each box for crest comes with 28 applications (I believe) so once a day should last you almost a month! good luck!
Originally Posted By gaydsnywitch I haven't tried any of the strips, but I have tried various whitening toothpastes without much luck. However, I've had really good results with Listerine Whitening Pre-Brush Rinse.
Originally Posted By Stacers76 Thanks all! I tried Crest strips wayyy back when they were brand new so I don't even remember how they worked...I think that's what I'm going to try....anyone tried any of those at home wacky light in your mouth brightener things?
Originally Posted By dr jones Hello Stacers76, I used the Crest strips about three years ago and they worked really well. I was actually wearing them when I met my future wife! We met in the laundrymat near my apt. and started chatting. I wasn't planning on talking to anyone, let alone flirting! I was trying hard not to smile too big, but it became more and more difficult. I made a quick dash to the closest trash can and took them out without being seen. They must have worked because we were married 6 weeks later LOL! That was 3 years ago! (not a paid testimonial) )
