over the counter tooth whitening

[CasioTech]

such as the $30 crest night kits, etc, do they make your teeth pretty damn white?

 

[TheNinja]

i asked my dentist and was told that over the counter things (as well as whitening toothpaste) really don't do anything. The only real way to do it is to get the bleeching done. Of course they may just be trying to get me to pony up $300 for the professional bleech trays.

 

[MX2]

OTC stuff doesnt work very well IMO. By the time (and money spent) you do get good results, you could have spent the same amount at a dentist (and less time) and will get much more dramatic results.

 

[intogamer]

Spend $30 on a better toothbrush or maybe one of those sonic care electric ones

 

[Beige]

I used the colgate whitening and to my surprise the ygot nice and white...took a while like..2-3 weeks...but the final results are good and if you keep using that toothpaste your teeth will remain white.

 

[iamme]

i've found those crest white strips to work decently.

 

[imported_Shivetya]

They work fine, but nothing beats having the molds made and going that route.

 

[Amdiggidy]

The only over-the-counter bleaching system that does anything is Crest White Strips (and this IS according to my dentist). After using them, the results should last about 6 months. The "paint-on" gels don't do anything because your saliva gets rid of the stuff in the first 5 min. Whitening toothpaste/ chewing gum does help a little to some degree over time.

 

[MX2]

Originally posted by: iamme
i've found those crest white strips to work decently.

It should be noted that if your teeth are not very straight and aligned to begin with, these might not work as well for uniform whitening.

 

[Beige]

Originally posted by: MX2times

Originally posted by: iamme
i've found those crest white strips to work decently.

It should be noted that if your teeth are not very straight and aligned to begin with, these might not work as well for uniform whitening.

so true...it wont cover all of your teeth...so how about lay low on the coffee if you drink it alot or some cigs if you smoke alot..and try brushing 3 times a day.

 

[Compton]

Originally posted by: iamme
i've found those crest white strips to work decently.

I agree. I tried them and they work. But don't expect to get extremely bright white teeth like the commercials would have you think. I don't think they're really worth it unless you have badly stained teeth from coffee or tobacco.

 

[0roo0roo]

think consumer reports found that the gel paste ones worth the best. and yes toothpastes are worthless. they polish surface stains..like any toothpaste does. so its a bs claim

 

[CasioTech]

Originally posted by: Compton

Originally posted by: iamme
i've found those crest white strips to work decently.

I agree. I tried them and they work. But don't expect to get extremely bright white teeth like the commercials would have you think. I don't think they're really worth it unless you have badly stained teeth from coffee or tobacco.

so it's worth the $30 for the crest white strips, they are guaranteed.

 

[MercenaryForHire]

Just drink some bleach.

- M4H

 

[CasioTech]

Originally posted by: MercenaryForHire
Just drink some bleach.

- M4H

would that even work?

 

[tommywishbone]

:thumbsup:

Originally posted by: iamme
i've found those crest white strips to work decently.

 

[BW86]

Originally posted by: iamme
i've found those crest white strips to work decently.

I agree. They worked quite well for me.

Brushing your teeth with baking soda and peroxide once a week helped alot also.

 

[Scouzer]

Originally posted by: CasioTech

Originally posted by: MercenaryForHire
Just drink some bleach.

- M4H

would that even work?

it probably would

for more than just your teeth

 

[CasioTech]

what about that one with the blue light 'as seen on TV'?

 

[SportSC4]

I've used those crest white strips... they worked ok, nothing too awesome. they were a hassle to put on and take off. I've found that the colgate simply white - night has worked the best for me. Those are 10-12 dollars, wouldn't hurt to try.

 

[Azndude2190]

Originally posted by: CasioTech
such as the $30 crest night kits, etc, do they make your teeth pretty damn white?

I dont think it'll work that well...I posted a similar thread last week about my yellow teeth and most people ssay it would be better if you go in and get your teeth bleached by the dentist then maintain your teeth.So far i've been using Colgate whitening tooth paste with baking soda in it and I can see slight reduction in yellowness.

 

[yosuke188]

Originally posted by: Scouzer

Originally posted by: CasioTech

Originally posted by: MercenaryForHire
Just drink some bleach.

- M4H

would that even work?

it probably would

for more than just your teeth

If you drink bleach, you would never have to worry about whitening your teeth again!

 

[AznAnarchy99]

Crest White Strips worked really well for me... but im way to lazy to put them on, wait a bit, and take them off. i still have half a box here that i never got around to using them

 

[jadinolf]

Originally posted by: MercenaryForHire
Just drink some bleach.

- M4H

....or hydrogen peroxide.

 

[Azndude51]

Originally posted by: CasioTech

Originally posted by: MercenaryForHire
Just drink some bleach.

- M4H

would that even work?

Of course it will, not only will it whiten your teeth, but it is a sure way of get rid of HIV