Teeth Whitening?

Question

I am thinking about buying the aquafresh whitening trays, but before I spend like $40 on them, I was wondering if anyone had good results with anything else, or with the aquafresh trays.

Answer 1

Overall I would say that most of my patient's have had some measure of success with the Crest Whitestrips, some more than others. Our office uses Crest Supreme which are much stronger than what you can buy in a drugstore and don't cost that much more ($60.00 vs $30.00). You can purchase the drugstore version, but do yourself the favor of using them right after you get your teeth cleaned as any staining and buildup (tartar or plaque) will impede their ability to work. Also, don't use fluoride toothpaste before putting the strips on (same reason). The strips are probably your best low price alternative, much less than in office whitening or custom trays (about $500.00). Most whitening toothpastes just remove stain on the surfaces of your teeth and therefore are not so effective. Whatever method you use it will not whiten your teeth for life, as you age your teeth will get darker and may need to be whitened again.
Good luck!

JAMRDH - a dental hygienist

Answer 2

unles you have perfect teeth and your mouth is the right size, the trays that come with retail store products won't fit or work properly. The best this to do is use Crest Whitestrips or see your dentist for custom shitening trays, made espeicailly for your mouth, and they can be used with any over-the-counter products! Enjoy!

Answer 3

There are several types of products available for use at home, which can either be dispensed by your dentist or purchased over-the-counter.
Bleaching solutions. These products contain peroxide(s), which actually bleach the tooth enamel. These products typically rely on percent carbamide peroxide as the bleaching agent, carbamide peroxide comes in several different concentrations (10%, 16%, 22%).
Peroxide-containing whiteners typically come in a gel and are placed in a mouthguard. Usage regimens vary. Some products are used for about twice a day for 2 weeks, and others are intended for overnight use for 1-2 weeks. If you obtain the bleaching solution from your dentist, he or she can make a custom-fitted mouthguard for you that will fit your teeth precisely. Currently, only dentist-dispensed home-use 10% carbamide peroxide tray-applied gels carry the ADA Seal.
Toothpastes. All toothpastes help remove surface stain through the action of mild abrasives. "Whitening" toothpastes in the ADA Seal of Acceptance program have special chemical or polishing agents that provide additional stain removal effectiveness. Unlike bleaches, these ADA Accepted products do not alter the intrinsic color of teeth.
When selecting a whitener or any dental product, be sure to look for the ADA Seal of Acceptance—your assurance that they have met ADA standards of safety and effectiveness.
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Answer 4

I've used the 7 day Crest strips with good results

Answer 5

they are good i quit smoking and i wanted to whiten my teeth you just use them for 7 days you can def. tell a diffrence. i am gonna get them again to go a shade lighter cause i drink a lot of coffee still. I ti is great because you dont ahve to do it for like a month.

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Answer 7

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Answer 8

Try LISTERINE whitening gargle, with a tooth brush
it also helps with the little cavities that you, may have