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Teeth whitening..comments on this place?

bingobangobongo
bingobangobongo Posts: 218 Forumite
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in N. Ireland
Think its only been open 6 weeks, anyone know of anything or heard anything?

http://www.shadeswhiter.co.uk/


Looking it done for wedding!
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  • mofopants
    mofopants Posts: 274 Forumite
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    i haven't heard of them but i have been getting my teeth whitened through my dentist - the village dental practice in crossgar. its a bleaching kit with specially made moulds and bleach and it is only £199 :)

    I personally wouldn't trust anyone but my dentist with my teeth!
  • Toothsmith
    Toothsmith Posts: 10,113 Forumite
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    I think this page tells you all you really need to know.

    http://www.shadeswhiter.co.uk/Franchises.aspx

    Do you want it done by someone who's only qualification is to have paid £8000 and passed their 'written exam'?

    (Be interesting to see how many people's £8k they turn down because they 'fail'!!)
    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.
  • rjh090384
    rjh090384 Posts: 2,224 Forumite
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    please dont go anywhere but a dentist to get ur teeth done!! i am a dental nurse and out of curiosity called a beauty salon place who looked like they were doing a good offer and asked them what bleach they were using 48 % HYDROGEN PEROXIDE!!! this stuff would kill ur teeth!!!

    also most beauty salons arent insured if something goes wrong
    love you lots like jelly tots :o
  • jugglebug
    jugglebug Posts: 383 Forumite
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    Toothsmith wrote: »
    I think this page tells you all you really need to know.

    http://www.shadeswhiter.co.uk/Franchises.aspx

    Do you want it done by someone who's only qualification is to have paid £8000 and passed their 'written exam'?

    (Be interesting to see how many people's £8k they turn down because they 'fail'!!)

    lol, Question 1.
    Has your cheque cleared yet?

    Seriously, if you go through their procedure according to the site you will "save on Dentist chares"

    Either I missed something at university 'cause I dunno what one of those is (I am a dentist)
    Or they are so professional they can't be bothered to use a spell checker:rotfl:
  • rjh090384
    rjh090384 Posts: 2,224 Forumite
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    lmao i noticed that too!!
    love you lots like jelly tots :o
  • bingo_bango
    bingo_bango Posts: 2,594 Forumite
    Are you sure you need them whitened OP? I had mine professionally cleaned with a hygienist recently, and they looked amazing (I'm a smoker and huge coffee addict). Much cheaper and much safer.

    If you're worried about the wedding photos, then do what I did and use Photoshop to touch them up! Big rows of pearly whites, and all straight as a die. I would have paid somewhere in the region of £2500 to have the actual work done, and this way there was no hassle.
  • Toothsmith
    Toothsmith Posts: 10,113 Forumite
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    Photoshop is a really good, safe alternative.

    And, let's face it - that's what's created all the unnaturally white perfect smiles on the magazine covers that everyone wants to look like anyway!
    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.
  • arkonite_babe
    arkonite_babe Posts: 7,360 Forumite
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    Good advice toothsmith! What's your take on the beauty salons and this LED whitening for £99?
    Supposed led lights go on your teeth and that "reacts" to whiten your teeth, LOL!
  • Toothsmith
    Toothsmith Posts: 10,113 Forumite
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    arkonite_babe wrote: »
    Good advice toothsmith! What's your take on the beauty salons and this LED whitening for £99?
    Supposed led lights go on your teeth and that "reacts" to whiten your teeth, LOL!


    At best useless, at worst dangerous.

    That's what this whole thread is about. The 'Saturday' course in tooth whitening.
    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.
  • fluffyboots
    fluffyboots Posts: 36 Forumite
    Hi All

    I'm near Belfast and looking to get my teeth whitened.My local dentist in BT36 is charging about £5-600 which does seem a lot. I have a cap which means they would be different colours if I got a cheap kit.What do you advise peeeeple?:D
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