Is it safe to use teeth whiteners (such as the strips or those stands in the mall)?
I have been looking at my teeth and decided that I want them whiter. Is it safe to use those white strips or solutions that you paint on your teeth. Also are those stations that are set up in the mall, are those safe to use? Can there be possible side effects for these methods.
What brand of whiteners have you used effectively?
Oh man, I have horror stories about this subject haha. General rule of thumb…Anything you get off the shelf is not going to be too harmful. I bought some ‘extra strength’ whitening products off the internet and it sure did whiten my teeth, but it also killed my gums…they were gray and dark red for weeks. They also made my teeth REALLY sensative for a week or two.
I have been using crest whitening strips from that day on (I don’t like looking like someone out of a horor movie) and I have had absolutly no problems with them. Esentially they are bleaching your teeth slowly. Just don’t rush the process, like wear one right after another, this will make your teeth sensative and hurt when you eat/drink hot or cold things.
But yeah, the strips are pretty straight forward to use. Just pop em in, wait 10-15 minutes, take them out, rinse your mouth and you’re set 
Just try baking soda. It’s been used to whiten teeth for years.
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It’s fine to use them there are no side effects.
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I use the Crest White Strips and they work wonderfully. If you consistently use them your teeth will be whiter and the only symptom I’ve come across is having more sensitive teeth (they start to burn a little after putting the white strips on but that was 10 days into it). I do it at work and no one is the wiser!
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I know from my experience crest white strips work like magic, its crazy. The whitening mouthwash didnt really do anything for me. You could also try swishing with hydrogen peroxide or baking soda.
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If you want a good whitening try going to the dentist’s cuz they have real gud gel type stuff that whiten ure teeth,but a cheap try are those strips i have never tried those strips…
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the people in the mall are not profesinals. i suggest you do what i do, mix a little peroxide and backing soda togther and dip your tooth brush in it after you put your toothpaste on it
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Oh man, I have horror stories about this subject haha. General rule of thumb…Anything you get off the shelf is not going to be too harmful. I bought some ‘extra strength’ whitening products off the internet and it sure did whiten my teeth, but it also killed my gums…they were gray and dark red for weeks. They also made my teeth REALLY sensative for a week or two.
I have been using crest whitening strips from that day on (I don’t like looking like someone out of a horor movie) and I have had absolutly no problems with them. Esentially they are bleaching your teeth slowly. Just don’t rush the process, like wear one right after another, this will make your teeth sensative and hurt when you eat/drink hot or cold things.
But yeah, the strips are pretty straight forward to use. Just pop em in, wait 10-15 minutes, take them out, rinse your mouth and you’re set
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Before you whiten your teeth, I would suggest decreasing your consumption of products that cause discoloration such as coffee, soda and tea. Also before your purchase any teeth whitening products, I would suggest purchasing the crest whitening toothpaste.
The Crest whitening strips work great but only use them as directed.
If you abuse the product, your teeth can become discolored and your teeth will become extremely sensitive!
Good Luck
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