does anyone know first hand

BrenNew

Does anyone know, first hand, if the Crest White Strips REALLY work?
I used to hate getting my pictures taken because of my weight, but, not THAT'S not the problem anymore, thanks to MFP, it's my teeth now! They always look so dingy/awful in pics, so I'd love to have them whiter. I asked at my dentist's about getting them whitened, but the price was astronomical! So, I was thinking that IF it worked, and people could assure me that the white strips REALLY DO work well, then I'd try them.
I just hate wasting my hard earned money if they DON'T do much at all as far as whitening goes.

BrenNew

Does anyone know, first hand, if the Crest White Strips REALLY work?
I used to hate getting my pictures taken because of my weight, but, not THAT'S not the problem anymore, thanks to MFP, it's my teeth now! They always look so dingy/awful in pics, so I'd love to have them whiter. I asked at my dentist's about getting them whitened, but the price was astronomical! So, I was thinking that IF it worked, and people could assure me that the white strips REALLY DO work well, then I'd try them.
I just hate wasting my hard earned money if they DON'T do much at all as far as whitening goes.

watch48win

I have used them in the past and they do work, but I drink coffee, and I smoke ( I know bad girl), so the stains just come back.

What I have found that works, especially for stains..Crest ProHealth- Night ( the box and tube are Navy Blue). I was totally amazed, the very first time that I used this product it took the stains right off of my teeth. I would rather spend $4 on toothpaste then $30+ on the strips

Hope this helps

jill927

I used the whitestrips and they did make my teeth whiter--at the expense of my tooth enamel. They seriously made my teeth so sensitive. Even cold water or biting on something can give me a serious zinger now, almost like I bit on a piece of aluminum. :ohwell:

I have to use sensitive tooth paste and be careful now, and the dentist said there's nothing I can really do to fix it either.

sgtinvincible

I used the whitestrips and they did make my teeth whiter--at the expense of my tooth enamel. They seriously made my teeth so sensitive. Even cold water or biting on something can give me a serious zinger now, almost like I bit on a piece of aluminum. :ohwell:

I have to use sensitive tooth paste and be careful now, and the dentist said there's nothing I can really do to fix it either.

That seriously SUCKS!!!

rosenbss

i have used crest and i also have used i think it qwas auqa fresh it was a tray that you buy. i hate the crest ones they slipped off were messy hard to use.i loved the trays and they worked wonderful!! and also at the same time my husband went to a dentist to whiten his paid 300 and my stuff worked better.when im at the store today illlook and see what brand i used but i recommend them and if i remember right was a little cheeper.

luscious

I HAVE USED THE TRAYS AND STRIPS THEY BOTH WORK"BUT"COFFE,TEA,CERTAIN JUICES STAIN AFTER DRINKING BRUSH OR AT LEAST WASH MOUTH OUT WITH WARM WATER

CristaAmy

One suggestion about the sensitivity issue. Start using a product such as Act which has fluoride that will help with the sensitivity. It will never bring the enamel back, but may help a little.

kerrilucko

I used the whitestrips and they did make my teeth whiter--at the expense of my tooth enamel. They seriously made my teeth so sensitive. Even cold water or biting on something can give me a serious zinger now, almost like I bit on a piece of aluminum. :ohwell:

I have to use sensitive tooth paste and be careful now, and the dentist said there's nothing I can really do to fix it either.

This happened to me too, but it was only temporary. during use and probably a few days or a week after I finished with them I was very very sensitive to cold. They made my teeth like 8 shades whiter though, it was crazy.

BrenNew

i have used crest and i also have used i think it qwas auqa fresh it was a tray that you buy. i hate the crest ones they slipped off were messy hard to use.i loved the trays and they worked wonderful!! and also at the same time my husband went to a dentist to whiten his paid 300 and my stuff worked better.when im at the store today illlook and see what brand i used but i recommend them and if i remember right was a little cheeper.

That's so helpful, thanks! I'll keep looking to see if you DO find out what brand it was. Thanks!

BrenNew

I used the whitestrips and they did make my teeth whiter--at the expense of my tooth enamel. They seriously made my teeth so sensitive. Even cold water or biting on something can give me a serious zinger now, almost like I bit on a piece of aluminum. :ohwell:

I have to use sensitive tooth paste and be careful now, and the dentist said there's nothing I can really do to fix it either.

I ALREADY have a big sensitivity problem, and have used sensitive toothpaste for years now, so maybe the white strips AREN'T such a good idea! Thanks for the info!

BrenNew

One suggestion about the sensitivity issue. Start using a product such as Act which has fluoride that will help with the sensitivity. It will never bring the enamel back, but may help a little.

I already use a sensitive tooth paste, AND Act, and my teeth are STILL pretty darned sensitive!

BrenNew

I have used them in the past and they do work, but I drink coffee, and I smoke ( I know bad girl), so the stains just come back.

What I have found that works, especially for stains..Crest ProHealth- Night ( the box and tube are Navy Blue). I was totally amazed, the very first time that I used this product it took the stains right off of my teeth. I would rather spend $4 on toothpaste then $30+ on the strips

Hope this helps

Well, I never liked coffee, so I don't drink that. And I quit smoking years and years ago, so my teeth aren't really stained. They're just dingy. Grey/yuck color, and I hate them! My son is getting married next year, and I don't want to be so self concious (sp?) with all the pics that will be taken. Maybe I'll gie that Crest ProHealth-Night stuff a try, though I just hope it'll be ok with my stupid sensitivity problem!
Anyway though, thanks for the advice!

dothompson

I've used them and they work. My dentist recommended them, so I'm sure they are safe.