Tooth whitening

[coin]

Have any of you tried this, what kinds of products have you tried, and what has worked?

I'm currently using a tooth whitening kit (toothpaste, mouthwash, and gel/mouthpieces) and am about halfway through it, but haven't noticed any improvements.

 

[Saine]

I never got to work with any of them, heard they suck or will go back to your original color after a while like tanning.

I went to my doctor and got this laser thing. Laser in modern society to be the cure for everything from cancer to getting your eyesights perfect!

 

[italostud]

Yeah, I've heard the over the counter stuff doesn't work worth a shyt.

Hey Saine, how much $$$ for the procedure and how much of a difference did it make??

 

[Saine]

Around $700.

It made a BIG BIG different. It went from marble white to pure white. Now it's just beautiful white. White.

See my teeth? <---

 

[coin]

Holy ... $700 is a lot

 

[Saine]

So is LASIK for your eyes.

 

[Industry]

Laser Whitening is the way to go. And yeah it's $700+. They spread a special bleaching solution on your teeth and put a CO2 Laser to them. In one hour you'll have a movie star smile.

I'm getting it done once I finish with Invisalign.

 

[Industry]

I was told as long as your teeth are in good health... (not falling out) that it is completely safe. I was further told that how long it lasts depends on how well you take care of it. Don't go drinking coffe, dark sods and smoking like a madman afterwards.

Brush with the special toothpaste they give you, drink mainly clean liquids and it will last for years and years. I saw a man come out of the chair when I was in there awhile back and he couldnt stop smiling. He had smokers teeth before and now they looked like George Clooney's. That is worth $700 anyday. The confidence you get from that is insurmountable.

I'm getting mine done in 4 months.

 

[Saine]

Anything artificial is bad for you. Have you ever thought weight lifting was bad? It's all about TAKING CARE you mofos.

Most of the people avoid risk, one reason why they can't get ANYTHING done.

 

[MetalFortress]

I'm using whitestrips, problem is they only get the FRONT teeth. So I'm doubling up, using one next to the other so I get almost all of the teeth. So far they work very well.

 

[Saine]

Those whiteness will be gone once you stop using white strips..

 

[1hepcat]

I had mine professionally done by my dentist several years ago and it made a HUGE difference.

 

[TheSplat]

Originally posted by Saine
Those whiteness will be gone once you stop using white strips..

No. I used white strips back in 10th grade, I'm now a college freshman. After you use them, make sure to use a whitening toothpaste also. My teeth haven't dropped a shade.

 

[silverwex]

The packs u buy in supermarkets etc are meant to be bad for your teeth! I think they wear ur enamel down thus weakening your teeth. Proceed with caution!

 

[Saine]

Yup, you got that right, it's meant to bring down your enamel, however you spell em.

 

[Elimidate]

WHite strips are the best over the counter product I've ever used.

You get what you pay for though, going to the dentist who is a pro and pay $500 will give obviously work better but in the meantime, the strips are your best bet.

 

[Ice Cold]

Why not go to the dentist and have him clean your teeth manually? It's around 60 bucks in canada I think. They are white, and you know it won't damage them too much.

But recently I drank lots of coffee and didn't brush afterwards. So they were kinda yellow.

I got this toothpaste for 3 bucks with whitening properties. It has abrasive in it and is kinda strong.

After 3-4 brushes I got many shades whiter. They are almost white again.

 

[Oxide]

3 bucks? what you are burshing with baking soda?

 

[Ice Cold]

Originally posted by Oxide
3 bucks? what you are burshing with baking soda?

Funny.

No, it's got something else. But it worked and it's a pretty common brand also.

 

[Caesar20]

Industry just how invisible is that Invisalign (if I'd be talking to you face to face in a sunny day, would i see it if i looked at your teeth)?
deos it disort your voice by a bit?

can it be purchased anywhere outside of US?