Tooth whitening

[purplelily]

I'm really tempted to get my teeth bleached/lasered. Has anyone had this done and, if so, did you have any problems with sensitivity/anything else? Thanks!

[malaise]

I had Zoom whitening done last year. The results weren't stunning, but improved in the days after whitening. There was a definite improvement, but not Hollywood white. I also had gumshields made to wear NiteWhite, which is great. I suffered quite a lot of sensitivity and some gum erosion through the Zoom treatment, and it's expensive. Go for NiteWhite first (at home custom made trays) and see how you get on. x

[purplelily]

That's really helpful - I'll do as you suggest and try the NiteWhite first! Thanks x.

[Kay]

Both my hubby and myself use Crest Whitening Strips,they do a very good job.

[kazminx]

im seriously thinking about this...whats the costs guys??

[Rubyrose]

You need to be careful with some of those home kits as they can ruin your tooth enamel. I'm not sure about the whitening toothpastes but I did used to use Rembrandt which did start helping but its about �8 a tube and it doesn't last long. Plus it contains peroxide so you can't get it on your clothes either.

[purplelily]

Thanks all! FINA - what are Crest whitening strips? How do you use them? x

[Kay]

Hi purplelily You can Google Crest Strips. Basically they're strips of a plastic type coated with a mild bleaching agent. You would just put one on your upper teeth and one on your lower,leave them on for 30 mins and rinse. I bought ours off E Bay but you can buy online or at any chemists:-)

[malaise]

I paid �450 for my Zoom, which I think is faily cheap. Ther's other methods (Power White or something) that cost about �600 +.

To get your trays made, you go to a dentist and have impressions doen. It costs about �30 depending on your dentist. NiteWhite is about �70 (or more?) for three syringes and they last for ages. I'm still on my first pack a year on. Nitewhite contains stuff to protect from sensitivity, and I've never had any problems unless I used it 3 or 4 days in a row.

I've never tried the Crest strips - are they easy to use?

[purplelily]

Thanks again all, this is all really helpful xx