Teeth whitening - Recommended kits?

4K8KW10 said:
Sensodyne Repair&Protect;
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Did you use the whitening version or just regular? Also the ingredients should be pretty different to other toothpaste though in some countries they sell the same product but with a massive flouride dose instead of Novamin (calcium sodium phosphosilicate).
 
Rroff said:
Did you use the whitening version or just regular? Also the ingredients should be pretty different to other toothpaste though in some countries they sell the same product but with a massive flouride dose instead of Novamin (calcium sodium phosphosilicate).
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I think it was the whitening version.
It is quite good in reducing the sensitivity of teeth.
I had increased sensitivity after visiting my dentist for the first laser+gel 'professional' whitening.
 
jpaul said:
I would like to know if you can do something to reduce the staining impact of coffee/tea, have read adding milk helps, but prefer espresso/plain tea, too much.
Morning tea, after citrus fruit/juice that has softened the enamel, probably does not help either.
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Drink as much milk as you possibly can. Pure white yogurt, white cheese, other dishes with milk.

And of course, avoid coffee, coke, red wine, and sugar.
Coke, be careful because it demineralises the bodies, throws not only the calcium out of the body through the urine, but also other precious minerals.
 
I've been using Crest strips for 15 years, only very occasionally, maybe one set (20) a year. Because my teeth are the colour I want I can just use 1-2 a month to keep them there. I think they're good and think it's safer, if there is a risk to use 1-2 a month than say the full set in one go.
 
Best thing I used in past was called Daywhite ACP 45%?

I think, I used it with bleaching trays. Worked wonders I had nice pearly whites. My teeth have gone off colour again so it's probably time to look into it myself.

It was cheap too, under 100.

Edit: Also all scare stories about stripping enamel = lol.

You obviously shouldn't be buying knock off strips out of a back ally from a guy named Hosier. Do your research.
 
SideWinder said:
Warning...this thread is for people interested in or have already whitened their teeth. Metros only. :o

Buuuut as topic...last thing i heard a few years back was related to crest (?) strips.

Whats the latest nowadays?
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I recently paid to have my teeth professionally whitened so i can share some first hand experience good and bad.

It cost around £350, but i ended up paying a bit extra as a i was a new patient and had to see the hygenist first for a deep clean.

First off you go for a checkup and they assess your teeth. If you have any problems such as gum disease or other tooth problems, its a no go until that's sorted. I was okay so i then had to go back for another appointment where they take moulds of your teeth so that you can insert whitening gel (peroxide) into the moulds and you wear them overnight. http://happysmileuk.com/teethwhiteningblog/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/teeth-whitening-trays.png

Second appointment, they stuck this cold, purple clay like stuff in my mouth and pressed it against my upper and then lower teeth and held it in place for 30 seconds or so to allow it to mould. It didn't taste great, but it wasn't too bad.

They sent that off to the labs and i came back two weeks later to collect my moulds.

The dentist gave me a bag and inside it had two whitening pastes and some special toothpaste. One was a weaker whitening paste and the other was a stronger paste.

My instructions were to put a small dab inside each tooth position inside the upper and lower mould that was visible when i smiled. The dab was small, you only needed a tiny amount as it spreads over the front of the tooth when you put the mould on.

You then sleep with the moulds on over night and can't take them out for 6 hours for best results. It was hard not to dribble with them on and it took some getting used to. The first few nights weren't great sleeps and i was keen to wake up and get them out of my mouth.

You keep going until you use all the first paste and then move onto the second. You can take a break for a day or two tops if your teeth get sensitive in between. They do get sensitive, luckily mine weren't too bad but every now and then when breathing through my mouth one of my front teeth would get very sensitive. I would describe it as a second or two of intense brain freeze.

They provide special whitening toothpaste and sensitive toothpaste and some special dab sticks which provide quick relief if your teeth/gum get sensitive.

After i spent two weeks doing it i had mixed results. My teeth were a bit blotchy, really white in certain places near the tips and less white near the root/thicker part of the tooth. They also had like white blotches on them. I was a little disappointed initially.

Went back to see the dentist but he said not to worry, the white bits means the tooth is dehydrated and normal, it means the peroxide works as it dehydrates the tooth. He said give it a week or two and they will go back to normal and will match up okay.

I doubted it but he was right, and in the end i was happy with the results and they blended nicely.

The best thing is once you have paid the £350 up front or thereabouts, you can buy top up whitening paste which only cost £40 or so as you still have your moulds. Obviously if you have major dentistry work like having a tooth out then the moulds will need to be re-done, which is the expensive part.

The effects last at least 6 months and up to 2 years.
 
That sounds like a positive experience of home whitening which is the best treatment (carried out by a dentist).

Incidentally, I think the results last for years, 10 years. Hardly anyone ever re-whitens in my experience.

The tooth whitening toothpastes and regular professional cleaning may help you maintain your pearly whites.
 
I think the Crest 3DWhite Brilliance toothpaste indeed works. Slowly but surely.
But I keep the toothpaste itself in my mouth for more than 15 minutes each time. And I do it everyday before going to bed.
In the morning and after eating, I just use pure water and no toothpaste.
 
Edit: Just realised it was an oldish thread.

jpod said:
If you don’t like dental treatment like me use industrial toothpaste http://www.colgateprofessional.co.uk/products/colgate-duraphat-5000ppm-fluoride-toothpaste/overview
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I was on Duraphat (5k) for quite some time, possibly 3-4 years. My old dentist was happy to just keep prescribing it. When another dental practice took over and had a new dentist, he advised me to stop using it straight away as long term usage of Duraphat is not good?

I swapped to Sensodyne the repair and protect version, have been using that for a number of years now.
 
The only way is peroxide I'm afraid or paint. Thanks for the bump btw reminds me I have a dentist app today which I may very well have forgotten about.
 
Semple said:
Edit: Just realised it was an oldish thread.



I was on Duraphat (5k) for quite some time, possibly 3-4 years. My old dentist was happy to just keep prescribing it. When another dental practice took over and had a new dentist, he advised me to stop using it straight away as long term usage of Duraphat is not good?

I swapped to Sensodyne the repair and protect version, have been using that for a number of years now.
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The dentist is entitled to their opinion. But if they quibble with long-term use their view is contrary to the UK government's Medical & Healthcare products Regulatory Agency who are not worried about, you guessed it, long-term use. http://www.mhra.gov.uk/home/groups/spcpil/documents/spcpil/con1470373737082.pdf

And section 3 & 4 of this accessible document on Delivering Better Oral Health may interest you, this is the mother lode of scientific evidence for interested dental patients.
https://assets.publishing.service.g...file/605266/Delivering_better_oral_health.pdf

I use this high flouride toothpaste every day. I dip blue Te-Pe brushes in it and push it between my teeth before twice daily tooth brushing with a medium adult toothbrush.

The tooth whitening toothpastes are not strong enough to whiten teeth so save your cash. Dentist supervised home whitening with gentle bleaching gels and gum shields has the best evidence for safety and effectiveness.

:p
 
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