Advice on Teeth Whitening Discussion Thread

Toothsmith

joewa wrote: »

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

Trays are slower, but more reliable, and longer lasting result.

There's quite a lot about it already in this thread.

joewa

Thanks very much

Danger_Fourpence

I use PolaDay from Happysmileuk.

http://www.happysmileuk.com
http://www.polanight.co.uk

You can give the guy a call and he'll tell you whats what.

I find it pretty good.

LADY_A_5

hi there, im sure this topic has been covered?? if so i apologise in advance.
i want to have my teeth whitened, my oh does too. we both smoke (Naughty) and drink good old english tea lol, not great for teeth.
for a smoker i have great teeth im told, straight and relativly clean, as in hardly any stains, but i want them white. not blingin just a few shades.
has anyone here any recomendations? also after care products? i have heard of a few like zoom and smile, so curious really, all replys appreciated.
thankyou

silvercar

Long read here:

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

LADY_A_5

brill, thanks

LADY_A_5

wow, what a long long thread, right got most of it dont use net use dentist etc.

now i already have sensative teeth, not keen on using trays,
do you have the laser treatment at dentist? i have not read any comments except spammers recomending anything except go to the dentist...surely they have different types of treatments too? is it really as basic as tray or laser? what things help after you have had them done? sonic type tooth brushes and special dentist paste? or just tray top ups?

i am baffeled to be honest and got a brain ache after reading so much comments and advice hardly any recomendations.
hellllllllppppppp lol

10past6

LADY_A wrote: »

and got a brain ache after reading so much comments and advice hardly any recomendations.
hellllllllppppppp lol

:rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:

Toothsmith

For specific recommendations, it's best to speak to your own dentist who will have your teeth in front of him.

If you don't use the gel/tray system at all, then any results will be short lived - especially if you smoke.

If you just use gel/tray, it takes a few weeks to get a result, but it lasts (Or would if you didn't smoke).

If you use the laser system first, then gel/tray you get an instant 'wow' that will last longer than just laser alone.

With smoking though, it might be better in the long term just to save up for a nicer set of white dentures - as it will get your teeth in the end.

donteatthat

I've tested loads of the systems and by far the best result for me is with Enlighten. 2 weeks trays then surgery treatment.
Zoom / Britesmile etc (IMO) are a waste of time, the lights don't make a jot of difference and I have concerns over the safety of shining UV light onto tissues into the mouth, and having hydrogen peroxide sitting on top of the teeth not enclosed in a tray if it gets on to the lips or tissues could cause a nasty burn.