Have you ever bleached your teeth?

**Ginger's Mom** · 10-31-2007, 07:28 AM

I used Crest White strips about two years ago (coffee drinker and at that time a smoker). I had no sensitivity and it worked rather well. The only problem was remembering to spend the time twice a day. A couple of months ago I used the new Listerine dissolving strips. They worked alright too. At this point, I am trying to just keep it up by using a whitening rinse before I brush.

**Daisy and Delilah** · 10-31-2007, 08:21 AM

Pam, I've been bleaching off and on for about 6 or 7 years. I went to the dentist and had the trays made. They give you gel syringes and you put the gel in the trays and wear them. My teeth are pretty sensitive too but they also give me a flouride gel that eases the nerve pain. I use that prior to a bleaching.

After the first application, I didn't have to repeat for about two years. Now, I just use a syringe every six months or so. My teeth are as white as they will ever get, most of the time. I'm also a coffee drinker.

My sister had the trays made, only to discover that her teeth are so sensitive, she can never bleach without extreme discomfort. It's not for everybody.

Both of my kids use the strips you can buy and they both love them. They both have white teeth.

Good luck with it and enjoy the wedding!!

**Randi** · 10-31-2007, 08:25 AM

I haven't, and I don't think I ever would. A thorough cleaning every 6 months is good enough for me.

**moosmom** · 10-31-2007, 09:41 AM

I got samples of the Listerine dissolving strips when I went to the Durham Fair. I liked them alot. They dissolve and also freshen your breath.

I've also tried the kinds with the trays and gel. Couldn't use them because of my gag reflexes.

I used the Listerine strips twice a day, in the morning after brushing my teeth and at night before going to bed. I definitely noticed a difference after 2 days. I'd highly recommend them.

**Rachel** · 10-31-2007, 10:06 AM

Although off and on I've had some experience with sensitivity to the point where I would use the toothpaste for sensitive teeth, I haven't had to in the past several years. I would love to do something to make my teeth whiter, but I am hesitant to do so. My main concern is not the teeth as much as the gums. My thinking is that anything strong enough to whiten the teeth has got to be detrimental to gum tissue. Since I've experienced receeding gums, I don't want to jeopardize my gums in any way. Maybe the strips would be the safest way to go, but being the neurotic that I am, I obviously haven't worked up the courage to try even that. Pam, I am eager to see your bright

**Pam** · 10-31-2007, 01:58 PM

Originally Posted by Rachel

Pam, I am eager to see your bright

Rachel, I doubt that you will see any close-ups! LOL! This has been an interesting poll for me. I thought that many more of you would have tried bleaching. It seems that everywhere I go I see sparkling smiles. Maybe those people were just born lucky (or don't drink coffee or tea or, do I dare say,......wine! LOL)

**Logan** · 10-31-2007, 03:28 PM

I have never tried, nor have I felt the need to try bleaching my teeth. I don't drink coffee and don't really drink tea (hot or cold) much at all. I do drink wine!

Its mostly water for me. I could probably have whiter teeth, but I truly have never given it any thought.

Helen and Scott have both used the white strips, but I have to tell you, I never noticed any difference.

They are both paranoid about their teeth, though.

You will look beautiful, either way, I'm sure, Pam, and we can't wait to see the wedding pictures!!!!!

Logan