Have you ever bleached your teeth?

[moosmom]

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]

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]

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]

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

[CountryWolf07]

I have never tried that before; but I have been thinking about it.. but is it possible to screw up your teeth...?

[AlleyCat]

I have never tried that before; but I have been thinking about it.. but is it possible to screw up your teeth...?

I've been told, and read, that too-frequent whitening will strip the enamel from your teeth and leave them more vulnerable later. That does worry me, but not enough to stop me from bleaching. I had trays custom-made at the dentist years ago and they are form-fitting so any gel I use doesn't really get all over the gums, just on my teeth. I used to use the dentist's whitening gels but they're far more expensive ($60 for a box) than over-the-counter. I currently use Rembrandt's whitening gel ($18 a box) and it works well. Like many of you I am a heavy coffee drinker so while my teeth are fairly white enough from the bleaching, they will never be as white as some others because of all the coffee.

[anna_66]

I've been bleaching for a few years now with Night White Excel.
I had trays made at the dentist and only use them about 2x's/yr and I must say I get quite a lot of compliments on my nice white teeth...even from the dentists office

Mark's used the Crest White Strips and had good luck with them.

They did make my teeth a little sensitive at first, but I don't have any problems now. I hope you don't either.

I'll be looking forward to seeing those pearly whites Pam

[Randi]

I've been told, and read, that too-frequent whitening will strip the enamel from your teeth and leave them more vulnerable later.

That's my concern too, plus I think it looks ridiculous if they're too white. OK, I drink tea, coffee and smoke, so I would like mine just a little whiter, but not if the enamal is ruined! One girl (mid forties) where I worked had had her teeth whitened to the extent it was almost blinding. Just too much!