Advice on Teeth Whitening Discussion Thread

Mr_Mister

Pammy wrote: »

I have spent the last 30 mins reading this thread and still feel non the wiser.

I'm about to go to a large event and want my teeth to be white, at the moment they are very discoloured and its embaressing. I hate smileing.

So yesterday I was on facebook and an advert kept popping up about a teeth whitening product that is 36% Hydrogen Peroxide. It was only £20 so I thought I would investigate. How can they get away with this if its not allowed in the UK? They say its safe on the FAQ.

But after doing google searches I have read everything from burns and now that the gel breaks down to free radicals that could be a cause of oral cancer.

The head is exploding with information. Then some dentists charge £99.00 for a laser whitening and then others £500

Then there are all the different prices and options for the teeth whitening gel ones.

I'm completely lost. I don't want to spend a fortune. I'm in London btw.

What price should one be paying and what is the best option?

Im not about to do ebay and the baking soda thing don't work for me.

Thanks

Try Crest White Strips as mentioned. It def works but it wont give you pearl white teeth.
Its not available in UK shops but you can buy it off the net. I bought mine from ebay.
Its easy to use. Its like sticking cello tapes to the upper and lower teeth for 30 mins twice a day.

joewa

Hi,I was at my dentist today to get a crown replaced and it is worse looking than the 1st one,also i asked about getting my teeth whitened and he stated he did not want to do"Zoom" but to use trays.
Anyone know anyrhing about this

Juliepink26

I would like to do this as well, I know zoom offer up to 8 shades lighter, and cost around £249. Wanted to get it done before christmas.

Joto_2

Hi I I had it done in the states and it didn't work. Tried Whitestrips (cost about £35 on ebay ) and they were brilliant. Takes a little longer, same as the trays but a fraction of the cost and you can stop when you get to the shade you're happy with

Nile

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Toothsmith

There's a huge thread on this board about tooth whitening.

http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.html?t=164595

joewa

hi,the trays are costing me £300 i belive Zoom is double the price.
The dentist said i wasnt suitable for Zoom ??????????????????????

joewa

Anyone, any idea

Savvy_Sue

Search the long thread for zoom and see if that helps.

Meanwhile I'll merge you into it ...

Love_A_Bargain

Am glad I stumbled on this thread, I just read it right through. Loads of good advice and to think tomorrow I was going to spend excess money on whitening toothpaste. I will try some of these solutions first.