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Advice on Teeth Whitening Discussion Thread
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I have had my teeth whitened and I avoid coffee and limit myself to a couple of cups a tea each day. I dont eat any highly coloured ready prepared meals and I have knocked out red wine
For me its worth it. However I wouldnt limit my diet in any way eg I still eat dark green vegetables etc.
Its so easy once teeth are cleaned with trays made to fit properly by the dental laboratory to just top up for a couple of days now and again - the days I do that I do eat just whitish food - chicken, fish, bananas0 -
Is it food that stains or simply the ageing process which yellows the teeth?Member #14 of SKI-ers club
Words, words, they're all we have to go by!.
(Pity they are mangled by this autocorrect!)0 -
food stains, but also as you get older I think its the underlying dentin that gets darker
However, age or stains, mine have whitened dramatically. It does drop back a bit so you need to do top ups0 -
brook2jack wrote: »it is illegal to sell crest whitening strips in this country and the EU as they contain more than 0.1% hydrogen peroxide.
So is this ebay seller lying when he states
"Complies with GDC guidlines - Ebay and uk regulations of 0.1% hydrogen peroxide".
If he really was telling porkies surely he wouldn't be able to sell 2000+ packs?0 -
Well - number 1 - the GDC don't make the guidelines!
Yes - he's lying Whitestrips aren't licensed in the UKHow to find a dentist.
1. Get recommendations from friends/family/neighbours/etc.
2. Once you have a short-list, VISIT the practices - dont just phone. Go on the pretext of getting a Practice Leaflet.
3. Assess the helpfulness of the staff and the level of the facilities.
4. Only book initial appointment when you find a place you are happy with.0 -
yes he is lying as crest whitening strips contain between 6 % and 16% hydrogen peroxide according to proctor and gamble this formulation contains 10% and that is quoted on the packaging and advertising, so this and other sellers are knowingly lying to the public about their illegal wares. However if it is not crest strips but counterfeits than it is possible it may be 0·1% peroxide which is by all research useless.
Do you not wonder what such a potentially popular product cannot be purchased in shops? It's because it's illegal and which and other consumer organisations have led campaigns to stop e bay and Amazon advertising such products.0 -
brook2jack wrote: »However if it is not crest strips but counterfeits than it is possible it may be 0·1% peroxide which is by all research useless.
...or it could be 50% sulphuric acid!
Which is why you should never really buy anything like this on the internet anyway!
Doesn't happen? - Yes it does. Fake (dangerous!) Sensoyne was discovered being sold at car boot sales & discount shops a few years ago.
http://www.which.co.uk/news/2007/07/chemical-warning-over-fake-toothpaste-117906/How to find a dentist.
1. Get recommendations from friends/family/neighbours/etc.
2. Once you have a short-list, VISIT the practices - dont just phone. Go on the pretext of getting a Practice Leaflet.
3. Assess the helpfulness of the staff and the level of the facilities.
4. Only book initial appointment when you find a place you are happy with.0 -
Just in case you are in any doubt here is a trader selling crest strips asking advice on the internet how to get around the law as he knows he is breaking it http://www.justanswer.com/uk-law/3xqzj-uk-website-www-crestwhitestrips-co-uk-technically.html0
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ToothFairy306 wrote: »Tooth whitening products can ONLY be legally purchased from a dentist in the UK (the law was modified as of the 31st October 2012). There is a reason websites such as Polanight.co.uk are selling whitening products at bargin prices compared to dental practitioners - they are fake!
Article published in British Dental Journal:
Product News
British Dental Journal 212, 98 (2012)
Published online: 27 January 2012 | doi:10.1038/sj.bdj.2012.84
BEWARE UNSCRUPULOUS WEBSITES
Southern Dental Industries (SDI) are advising all customers to only buy SDI products through their usual dental dealer and not to be taken in by companies offering bargain basement prices. The following companies only are authorised by SDI: BDSI, Henry Schein Minerva, Budget, Kent Express, Claudius Ash, BF Mulholland, Click Dental, Oraldent, Dental Health Boutique, Precision Dental, Dental Sky, Skillbond, Dental Supply House, Survival, Dentaquip, The Dental Directory, Trycare Dental Linkline, Wright Cottrell.
There are unscrupulous websites out there who are allegedly selling products branded as Pola. SDI cannot guarantee the authenticity of products sold through unregulated dealers. They may have similar packaging, carry the SDI logo and look the same, but unless you buy your Pola products through your regular dental dealer you may be putting your patients at risk.
SDI's Pola Advanced Tooth Whitening System is only sold to registered dental professionals via authorised dental dealers.
Is it known for sure that Polynight.co.uk are selling fake products or are they just an example of a company possibly selling fake dental products? The BDJ article doesnt name any companies for obvious reasons. I emailed Polynight.co.uk the piece from the BDJ (not the whole posting of course) and they replied that they are selling 100% official products and offered a free sample of Polynight 16%. They are very open with address, phone no etc. Has there been anything in the dental press specifically about Polynight and/or impending prosecution? On reflection, I have decided to buy from my dental surgery as I know that they accept a level of responsibility for the fact that I am buying follow up treatment from them. I have therefore no intention of taking up Polynight's offer of a free sample but I do remain curious as to whether they are providing a genuine product cheaper.
Has anyone on this board used Polynight.co.uk , I wonder?0
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