Teeth Whiteners

[karendiane]

Oops! Meant "Britesmile" toothpaste!

[mspixieears]

I asked my dentist recently about whitening treatments and she said that because my teeth are so sensitive, she doesn't recommend any treatments, but I should try whitening toothpaste.

Just wondering, what's Supersmile toothpaste like? Is it any good? It's a bit pricy over here, but if it works, I'd like to give it a go as I can't do the tray/bleaching thing

[Jaim]

I love Crest Vivid White. The dentist even asked me if I whiten my teeth and I always thought my teeth were nasty. Hahah.

[cherripi]

I read this post, ordered some Professional Crest whitestips a week ago from eBay. Got them lastnight, applied once lastnight and once this morning. I have to say *WOW*!! I can already see my teeth being whiter! People told me that I didn't need them cos my teeth were white enough and those things are bad for the teeth. I just wanted to try them out, I didn't expect them to work at all!! But they do!! Teeth hurt a little after applying (still do) but nothing serious yet.
I highly recommend them to everyone

[Cruella]

Like a lot of others, I used the Crest Premium Plus Whitestrips. They do a terrific job of whitening your teeth but I am in agony every time I use them. I can only do it once (1/2 hour) every other day. The next day I have to load up on the Advil because of the pain.

[caffn8me]

I was unimpressed with Rapid White and ended up having custom whitening trays made and whitening gel supplied by my dentist which really worked well.

[pumpkincat210]

I got the new Luminous Toothpast from Colgate.. Its a whitener + enamel builder and after a week of use, I can definately tell the difference.

[Dreamergirl3]

I really like crest Night Effects for sensitive teeth. Its not as strong as the original and you use it for 18 nights I think. For me, it really is practical becuase I don't have much time during the day to use trays and at work I'm always greeting people, so I can't use strips. It's really gentle, my teeth so far haven't gone sensitive at all! Although, I'm sure a lot of people wouldnt like it, because it leaves a thick film on your teeth and is kind of hard to brush off in the morning. But for me, its perfect! And best of all, it was on clearance for 5 dollars...a white smile for 5 bucks? TOTALLY worth it!

[mspixieears]

So, no one tried Supersmile?

This Colgate Luminous stuff might be the go for me.

[pushhupsindrag]

i agree wit hthe crest whitestripes, they really work though when you take them off you have this crappy goo on your teeth and it tasted bad.

[aznsmurfy]

Go Smile! All the way, my sis tried it and her teeth were sooo much white. They used to be like. . .butter colored. ..haha now they're pearly, but not fake. ..think that one episode on Friends where Ross has glowing white teeth hehe not that

[stacey]

You know what's pretty cool? My second job is at a tanning salon (The Tan Co) and they sell this product that they use at dentist offices. It's the gel and they have a mouth piece that keeps your teeth showing while you tan in the bed. The UV rays, while you are tanning, with the gel brighten your teeth! I thought that was pretty nifty!

[xSazx]

My mum got a mold done at the dentist & she wears it for like an hour every night, her teeth are SO much whiter now, I'm getting it done soon too hopefully.

[d_flawless]

ditto the whitestrips from crest, but seriously, it's all about establishing good habits. for example, BRUSH YOUR TEETH after you drink sodas, eat blueberries, or drink wine...anything like this WILL stain your teeth so to avoid, get it off there before it has time to form

[mspixieears]

Quote:

Originally Posted by d_flawless

ditto the whitestrips from crest, but seriously, it's all about establishing good habits. for example, BRUSH YOUR TEETH after you drink sodas, eat blueberries, or drink wine...anything like this WILL stain your teeth so to avoid, get it off there before it has time to form

Fair point - strawberries are supposed to be excellent for this too.

[exballerina]

I had the Zoom whitening treatment done and I really like the result. Although my teeth were kinda white to begin with, it really did make a difference. Not only do my teeth look whiter but the just look a lot cleaner for some reason. But the thing with the Zoom is that after the treatment I couldn't use my Sonicare (electric) toothbrush for a week because my gums were really tired and week. So, I don't reccomend getting the Zoom done if your gums are sensitive because you'll go through what I went through but... worse. But other then the discomfort after the treatment [only lasted a week], everything went back to normal after that. Zoom is really good.

[laststarincali]

i used Crest Whitestrips Premium Plus...my mom said that my teeth were noticibly white after the 3rd day. but they hurt like crazy for me. and they didn't really stay on my teeth. after the 5th day of using it i found out since i had braces..i put the whitestrips on and then put on my clear retainers on so they wouldn't slide off. i didn't finish the thing, cuz my teeth hurt. but yes, they really whiten your teeth.

[karen]

gosmile! works great and doesn't make your teeth hurt/oversensitive.

expensive, but safe & effective.

[user3]

Go Smile has been my fave so far. I really use teeth whiteners.
I rely on my Mendent toothpaste. I has never let me down.

However, I don't smoke, drink coffee, tea or sodas. Chocolate is about the worse I get when it comes to my teeth.

[peike]

Crest really worked for me

[dirtygirl]

i have custom bleach trays and whitening gel that another specktra member (and my bestest friend), PIMPTRESS, made for me! (she works at a dental office.) It worked awesome and now my teeth are pretty white!

my boyfriend paid an assload for britesmile, but the results were super fantastic!

also, i think i remember pimptress saying that a lot of dental offices will give you free custom trays if you come in for an initial consultation or something? i don't remember all the details so i'll let her tell y'all about that. i told her about this thread and that she needs to come post!!

[mspixieears]

Well, I broke down and started using the Supersmile stuff - it has a whitening toothpaste and whitening accelerator, supposed to last a month or so. It does work, been using it a week and a half, but wishing it was quicker!

Still, I have sensitive teeth and it's cheaper than GoSmile so I can't really complain.

[MacLover]

I work for a dentist, and we sell more Crest Whitestrips than the Zoom and the Take Home Whitening Kits. Alot of our patients that have done the Zoom, have complained that they have MAJOR sensitivity. We have had alot of patients say they have had better results with the Crest Whitestrips than any other product. We have some patients say it causes them to have some sensitivity. When I use them, I brush with a toothpaste for sensitive teeth. I use Sensodyne Maximum Strength with Fluoride. It helps me with the sensitivity.

I am not a dentist and i'm only saying this works for me. I can't claim it will work for others. Just thought I might mention what we tell our patients to do for the sensitivity they have when they whiten their teeth.

It actually depends on the individual and weather they drink tea, red wine, sodas or eat blueberries and other fruits/foods that cause your teeth to stain. Also if your a smoker or tobacco chewer (yuck....sorry) the effects don't last as long, or you may not get good results at all.

[amethyst_twine]

Crest sounds real good! I think I'll try them out sometime soon. I'm quite afraid of the pain though..

[MacLover]

I love the Crest Whitestrips. We can't keep them in stock we sell so much of them. And they are much stronger if you get them from a dentist, than if you buy them at a Walmart or Target or any drugstore that sells them.

I also use the Crest Vivid White toothpaste. Out of all of them I like this one the best. It's not as rough on my teeth as the others, and doesn't cause me to have as much sensitivity.

HaHa you would think I was doing a Crest commercial the way i'm talking about their products. LOL