Whats the best teeth whitener? (lighten, gel, head, light)

[FreshFresh]

Something around the $30-$100 price range.

[tuteishungry]

Originally Posted by FreshFresh

Something around the $30-$100 price range.

Honestly, I just use the Crest Pre-Rinse Mouthwash, and my teeth are fine. It's only about 4 bucks a bottle. I smoke illegal substances , and my teeth aren't bad at all. I think my pictures are public. See for yourself.

[supermanpansy]

I personally think that all teeth whiteners are bad for you. They usually eat away at your dentin in time causing your teeth to become transparent. I stick with colgate total for an overall healthy smile. I try to stay away from cola's, coffee, etc. Things that will stain your teeth. If your looking to impress people with your smile right now, go ahead and use whiteners. If your looking to keep your teeth as strong and non transparent while retaining as much dentin as you can for the long run, then stay away from whiteners.

Sure your teeth won't be perfectly white for your date next date or photo op, but trust me, they'll be better off and less transparent in the long run..

I shudder why so many young kids use whiteners. At fifteen and sixteen your teeth if you are properly taking care of them should already be white. It's ok if your teeth are not as white as porcelin. Their not meant to be..

[pitt_transplant]

Get your teeth professionally cleaned every 6 months. Floss and brush at least 2x a day. I like crest night effects for major whitening. It tastes really good too. Day I like seasalt water rinse + crest health effects.I read that it takes 30 minutes for stains to "stain" the teeth so if you are eating staining foods/drinks take sips of water between to rinse it clean. It does make a difference.

[sirron]

Rinse with peroxide every day. Much cheaper and just as effective, although not immediate. Use baking soda to brush.

[militarymom]

get a professional cleaning every 6 months. I also have the teeth whitening trays 10 yrs ago and use the peroxide gel 20%. I occasionally use whitestrips (crest) now the advanced sticky ones that stick really good and it's also called "professional effects'. They cost $49.99 at target. Have to say--much better than using the gel from the dentist office. WAY whiter. I use them once a day for about 5 days and then lay off for a month or two. I haven't needed to use the entire strip package all at once--I think just a few get rid of stains and make the teeth pretty brightened and whiter that the entire package may make them look too fake!

I would recommend them though!!

[cb at sea]

I LOVE Crest Whitestrips...not the really expensive ones, but the $19 dollar kind! My teeth have lightened up about 4 shades...so much that my dentist marvels!!!!

You don't want to use any of the whiteners non-stop...after the initial whitening, you only need to do it once in a while....or you can harm your enamel!

[FreshFresh]

Originally Posted by cb at sea

I LOVE Crest Whitestrips...not the really expensive ones, but the $19 dollar kind! My teeth have lightened up about 4 shades...so much that my dentist marvels!!!!

You don't want to use any of the whiteners non-stop...after the initial whitening, you only need to do it once in a while....or you can harm your enamel!

Which whiteners?

the whitening toothpaste? or those $30-$100 whitening trays/strips?

[BCG8]

Originally Posted by sirron

Rinse with peroxide every day. Much cheaper and just as effective, although not immediate. Use baking soda to brush.

Has anyone heard of negative effects of this? (such as dentin, that was mentioned) I've tried it a couple of times and although it worked a little immediately, i think my teeth got stained quicker (from coffee 2x a day). thanks

[veuvegirl]

I used Crest White strips, they worked great.