Teeth Whitening

Coleman · **Teeth Whitening -** 12-09-2004, 07:09 PM

I was thinking about getting one of those "do it yourself" tooth whiteners from Wal-Mart or something. Does anyone have any information or experience with them? Which brand is good? Is there anything else I should try?

I've tried that tooth whitening toothpaste but that hasn't worked for me at all. I don't drink coffee or smoke so my teeth are horribly bad. I'd just like to get them a bit whiter.

ARCHER · 12-09-2004, 07:10 PM

heard of a dentist?

Coleman · 12-09-2004, 07:12 PM

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Originally Posted by ARCHER

heard of a dentist?

I go every 6 months and get the flouride (sp?) treatment anyway.

harpua · 12-09-2004, 07:14 PM

o, i tried that out, it costs. but i have sensitive teeth, so one time i put one on and it stung the shit out of my teeth. you need to use them alot too for results. but it works,its worth it. biggrin:

Coleman · 12-09-2004, 07:16 PM

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Originally Posted by harpua

o, i tried that out, it costs. but i have sensitive teeth, so one time i put one on and it stung the shit out of my teeth. you need to use them alot too for results. but it works,its worth it. biggrin:

how much did you pay for the kit? Are your teeth more sensitive now that you did the "procedure"?

Short Hand · 12-09-2004, 07:17 PM

Either pay 100 bucks for a dentist bleaching, or use the white strips. takes 3 treatments to get you the white result you want. If you keep up you brushing etc afterwards, it will last for anywhere to 6 months to 3 years.

newt. · 12-09-2004, 07:19 PM

take care of ur teeth. Mine are white, real white like those actors you see on tv, and I don't bleach my teeth........brush more.

Coleman · 12-09-2004, 07:20 PM

[quote="newt.":77d4f]take care of ur teeth. Mine are white, real white like those actors you see on tv, and I don't bleach my teeth........brush more.[/quote:77d4f]that really doesn't work for everyone. It's just like how some people hardly brush their teeth and they never had a cavity in their life. I brush 2-3 times a day for about 3mins each brush and still get cavities.

Mr.Buttocks · 12-09-2004, 07:22 PM

Keep your mouth closed at all times, it'll save you a lot of money my hairy friend.

Short Hand · 12-09-2004, 07:27 PM

[quote=Coleman]

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Originally Posted by "newt.":96539

take care of ur teeth. Mine are white, real white like those actors you see on tv, and I don't bleach my teeth........brush more.

that really doesn't work for everyone. It's just like how some people hardly brush their teeth and they never had a cavity in their life. I brush 2-3 times a day for about 3mins each brush and still get cavities.[/quote:96539]

I brush once a day, only had one cavity my whole life, then all of a sudden, I have to go get a root canal... fucking sucks.

Coleman · 12-09-2004, 07:29 PM

[quote="Short Hand":c8236][quote=Coleman]

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Originally Posted by "newt.":c8236

take care of ur teeth. Mine are white, real white like those actors you see on tv, and I don't bleach my teeth........brush more.

that really doesn't work for everyone. It's just like how some people hardly brush their teeth and they never had a cavity in their life. I brush 2-3 times a day for about 3mins each brush and still get cavities.[/quote:c8236]

I brush once a day, only had one cavity my whole life, then all of a sudden, I have to go get a root canal... fucking sucks.[/quote:c8236]yep. you're like my cousin. Sometimes he doesn't even brush his damn teeth and he has never had a cavity and has whiter than white teeth...go figure.

I'm thinking about getting one of those kits where you can make your own customizable tray to put the gel in. From the small amount of research I did, they seem to be pretty cheap ($15-20$) that will last a few months.

Mr.Buttocks · 12-09-2004, 07:31 PM

Careful. ^ Some of those chemicals can cause your gums to receed, causing more problems.

Coleman · 12-09-2004, 07:32 PM

[quote="Mr.Buttocks":dae84]Careful. ^ Some of those chemicals can cause your gums to receed, causing more problems.[/quote:dae84] wallbash:

Arkan · 12-09-2004, 07:32 PM

Ok, here's what i went through. I tried the "home kit"...didn't really work. What you need to do is have it done professionally by a dentist and keep up with it with the home kits. Don't over due it though because it makes your teeth and gums sensitive.

Also, i brush my teeth at least 3 times a day, sometimes 5. Dentist told me it's a lil' too much, i could wear down the finish on the teeth themselves and also my gums. I can't help it, i have this thing about oral hygeine.

Coleman · 12-09-2004, 07:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Arkan

Ok, here's what i went through. I tried the "home kit"...didn't really work. What you need to do is have it done professionally by a dentist and keep up with it with the home kits. Don't over due it though because it makes your teeth and gums sensitive.

Also, i brush my teeth at least 3 times a day, sometimes 5. Dentist told me it's a lil' too much, i could wear down the finish on the teeth themselves and also my gums. I can't help it, i have this thing about oral hygeine.

the professional dentist procedure, i saw, can cost up to $800 wallbash: