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GracieLou · 01-23-2007, 03:18 PM

Anyone ever used crest white strips? i got my braces off today and wanted to make my teeth a little whiter and the dental assistant uses them any ways. After you leave them on for the 30 minutes you take them off and discard them but do you brush your teeth or wipe of the leftover on your teeth??? didnt kno what your supposed to do! Thanks!

ehunney · 01-23-2007, 03:29 PM

I always rinse my mouth out after using them. Hope this helps and Congrats!!!! I know you look great

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GracieLou · 01-23-2007, 03:34 PM

with what

jp4m2 · 01-23-2007, 04:05 PM

Hello..... I've used whiteners for years, but it's the tray & gel type. The dentist made plastic tray's for about $50 & I can get a syringe of whitener there also for touch ups. I only use it about 3 times a year.........I bought the strips once & didn't like them. The strip was too short, it only covered the front teeth, so the side teeth weren't whitened. I heard that on some people the strip tends to not get in the cracks of your teeth so you can be left with unevenly whitened teeth. Hope this helps, but remember this is my experience w/ the strips, they could be o.k. for you

GracieLou · 01-24-2007, 06:01 PM

bumpppp

RowdysMom · 01-24-2007, 06:11 PM

I haven't ever used any kind of whitening products - but I would like to know how well they work.

ehunney · 01-24-2007, 06:14 PM

I usually just rinse with water and then some listerine to get the taste out my mouth.

ehunney · 01-24-2007, 06:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RowdysMom

I haven't ever used any kind of whitening products - but I would like to know how well they work.

The crest white strips worked really well for me. In about a 2 weeks my teeth were MUCH whiter.

Shadow · 01-24-2007, 09:33 PM

The premium crest strip work the best! Cost about 12 bucks more but whitens alot faster and beter.

Lexi Rae · 01-25-2007, 08:23 AM

i do use them every six months.. they work great... keep them on for
a half hour at a time.. you can use a few if your staying home... on the weekends i would use like 3 of them or 4 while watching a moving.. every half hour change the strip.. do not brush...

GracieLou · 01-25-2007, 05:53 PM

bumpp

Oscar's Mummy · 01-25-2007, 06:10 PM

I've used them - they do work REALLY well - I notice them starting to work after just three days, and they continue to get whiter and whiter. It's been about a year since I've done it, but my teeth are still quite white.. despite my addiction to PEPSI!!!

One thing I do hate about them is they make my teeth really sensitive for the two weeks that I'm using them. I only do 2 strips back to back when I do them. I always rinse my mouth well with water after and brush my teeth (with no toothpaste) to get all of the gel off.

Suzy · 01-25-2007, 06:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GracieLou

Anyone ever used crest white strips? i got my braces off today and wanted to make my teeth a little whiter and the dental assistant uses them any ways. After you leave them on for the 30 minutes you take them off and discard them but do you brush your teeth or wipe of the leftover on your teeth??? didnt kno what your supposed to do! Thanks!

I used them before I got married last spring. When time was up, I wiped the rest of the stuff off because it tastes gross. Be careful-that stuff will bleach your hands, clothing, and towels!

Also, I noticed that it made my teeth really sensitive, so start out with just one a day, and then go to two per day if it doesn't irritate you.

Happy Whitening!

GracieLou · 01-26-2007, 01:21 PM

bumpp

Lexi Rae · 01-26-2007, 01:25 PM

yes be careful, sometimes i would get blisters on my gums due the the
harsh bleach... use as directed.... and those little suckers hurt

01-23-2007, 03:18 PM	#1
GracieLou The grace of god Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: LA Posts: 1,945	whitening Anyone ever used crest white strips? i got my braces off today and wanted to make my teeth a little whiter and the dental assistant uses them any ways. After you leave them on for the 30 minutes you take them off and discard them but do you brush your teeth or wipe of the leftover on your teeth??? didnt kno what your supposed to do! Thanks! __________________ Gracie Lou

01-23-2007, 03:29 PM	#2
ehunney Princess Bella Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: virginia Posts: 2,186	I always rinse my mouth out after using them. Hope this helps and Congrats!!!! I know you look great ! __________________ I miss you two more then words can express, but I still have hope that I'll find you and hold you again! Tucker and Teddy always say: "If I want it, it's mine and if I put it in my mouth, it's food."

01-23-2007, 03:34 PM	#3
GracieLou The grace of god Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: LA Posts: 1,945	with what __________________ Gracie Lou

01-23-2007, 04:05 PM	#4
jp4m2 Love my Boys Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: w/ my boys Posts: 5,056	Hello..... I've used whiteners for years, but it's the tray & gel type. The dentist made plastic tray's for about $50 & I can get a syringe of whitener there also for touch ups. I only use it about 3 times a year.........I bought the strips once & didn't like them. The strip was too short, it only covered the front teeth, so the side teeth weren't whitened. I heard that on some people the strip tends to not get in the cracks of your teeth so you can be left with unevenly whitened teeth. Hope this helps, but remember this is my experience w/ the strips, they could be o.k. for you __________________ B.J.mom to : Jake J.J. Jack & Joey, momma misses you..... The joy found in the companionship of a pet is a blessing not given to everyone. The two most powerful words when we’re in struggle: me too..

01-24-2007, 06:01 PM	#5
GracieLou The grace of god Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: LA Posts: 1,945	bumpppp __________________ Gracie Lou

01-24-2007, 06:11 PM	#6
RowdysMom Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Central Texas Posts: 2,624	I haven't ever used any kind of whitening products - but I would like to know how well they work. __________________ Rex & Rowdy's Mom

01-24-2007, 06:14 PM	#7
ehunney Princess Bella Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: virginia Posts: 2,186	I usually just rinse with water and then some listerine to get the taste out my mouth. __________________ I miss you two more then words can express, but I still have hope that I'll find you and hold you again! Tucker and Teddy always say: "If I want it, it's mine and if I put it in my mouth, it's food."

01-24-2007, 09:33 PM	#9
Shadow No Longer a Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: California Posts: 5,368	The premium crest strip work the best! Cost about 12 bucks more but whitens alot faster and beter.

01-25-2007, 08:23 AM	#10
Lexi Rae Gina, (Lexi's Mommy) Donating Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: LONG ISLAND,NY Posts: 10,455	i do use them every six months.. they work great... keep them on for a half hour at a time.. you can use a few if your staying home... on the weekends i would use like 3 of them or 4 while watching a moving.. every half hour change the strip.. do not brush... __________________ Gina & Lexi CLICK HERE for our Photo Album ...

01-25-2007, 05:53 PM	#11
GracieLou The grace of god Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: LA Posts: 1,945	bumpp __________________ Gracie Lou

01-25-2007, 06:10 PM	#12
Oscar's Mummy Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2006 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 1,275	I've used them - they do work REALLY well - I notice them starting to work after just three days, and they continue to get whiter and whiter. It's been about a year since I've done it, but my teeth are still quite white.. despite my addiction to PEPSI!!! One thing I do hate about them is they make my teeth really sensitive for the two weeks that I'm using them. I only do 2 strips back to back when I do them. I always rinse my mouth well with water after and brush my teeth (with no toothpaste) to get all of the gel off. __________________ Janice, Oscar and Baby Ruth "The more people I meet, the more I love my dog."

01-26-2007, 01:21 PM	#14
GracieLou The grace of god Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: LA Posts: 1,945	bumpp __________________ Gracie Lou

01-26-2007, 01:25 PM	#15
Lexi Rae Gina, (Lexi's Mommy) Donating Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: LONG ISLAND,NY Posts: 10,455	yes be careful, sometimes i would get blisters on my gums due the the harsh bleach... use as directed.... and those little suckers hurt __________________ Gina & Lexi CLICK HERE for our Photo Album ...