Do you whiten your teeth?

[29dogs]

I always see celebrities with really white teeth and I’ve thought about trying to get my teeth that white too. It just looks so nice.

I heard that it can make your teeth really sensitive though. Does anyone here have experience whitening their teeth at home?

 

[1974Mustang]

I tried that once at a mall that had a kiosk for teeth whitening. I sat in a chair for one hour for $99 and they put some light over my teeth.

I didn’t notice that much of a difference so it’s not something I’m interested in trying again.

 

[SilverClouds]

Tbh I booked a dentist consultation in Kuala Lumpur, if I come to the conclusion they aren't scammers and they do everything else I might get whitening too, idk. Actually they used to be super white when I was using mint powder instead of toothpaste, maybe I should switch to tooth powders again. I see there's huge difference depending on products you use, for some reason whitening toothpaste was the worst (as in, darker shade than just using a tooth powder ). If anyone can say if teeth get very sensitive after this or it's an non-issue? Supposedly something like this done at the dentist lasts couple months? My teeth aren't that dark but I thought I might as well check this out eh, very easy access to stuff like that there.

I tried that once at a mall that had a kiosk for teeth whitening. I sat in a chair for one hour for $99 and they put some light over my teeth.

I didn’t notice that much of a difference so it’s not something I’m interested in trying again.

Oh really, no result? Was that a dentist?

 

[roydan]

 

[SilverClouds]

We need our fashionista and beauty guru @Zwielicht here

 

[Zwielicht]

We need our fashionista and beauty guru @Zwielicht here

So, I have been summoned!

@29dogs, I mainly use whitening strips, but not the Crest whitening strips these days as they're very expensive for what they are. If you want to try whitening strips, look for ones based on their hydrogen peroxide content; avoid any that use carbamide peroxide unless you're explicitly looking for that. Some manufactures will advertise whitening strips with as much as 44% carbamide peroxide, but carbamide peroxide is not as effective or as fast-acting as hydrogen peroxide when it comes to whitening In other words, only get carbamide peroxide if you want a gentler experience with less sensitivity and don't mind wearing the trays for hours at a time.

If you want fast results and can tolerate the sensitivity that comes after, then look for 10% hydrogen peroxide whitening strips. This is the equivalent to what's in the Crest Express whitening strips, but you can find other manufactures who sell them much cheap. Think of it like a brand name versus generic type of situation.

I've tried the whitening toothpastes, but I noticed no difference after using these for a month and going through a whole tube. However, there is actually one toothpaste I know of that does make a difference. Crest sells this "3D White Brilliance 2 Step Kit" where you brush your teeth with a "deep clean" toothpaste for 1 minute and then brush your teeth with a hydrogen peroxide whitening gel for another minute immediately after. This one actually has made a difference, but in my opinion, it seems like it's far better for maintaining white teeth.

I heard that it can make your teeth really sensitive though.

The sensitivity isn't permanent and lasts about 24-48 hours for me usually. It isn't pleasant, but as long as you don't accidentally leave the strips on and go to sleep, it won't be that bad. Although, everyone has a different tolerance for this.

I always see celebrities with really white teeth and I’ve thought about trying to get my teeth that white too.

It's hard to get really white teeth unless you're using a higher percentage of hydrogen peroxide, at least for me. If you have a tray, you can find tubes of hydrogen peroxide way above the usual maximum of 10% on ebay.

Some celebrities who have really white teeth may have veneers in, so that's also something to keep in mind when it comes to expectations.

 

[SuSocial]

@Zwielicht what about in clinic whitening? do you have any feedback on that?

I mean, you go to a dentist and he does the treatment for you, I guess it's 1 or 2 sessions.

 

[TheVigilante]

I actually am one of the many few people who brushes my teeth twice a day and floss regularly

 

[Zwielicht]

@Zwielicht what about in clinic whitening? do you have any feedback on that?

I mean, you go to a dentist and he does the treatment for you, I guess it's 1 or 2 sessions.

I’ve never done in-clinic whitening, but from what I know about it from others, they usually just use a higher concentration of hydrogen peroxide gel and an LED lamp in the office. Some dental offices give you trays and the gel to use at home, though.