i really want to whiten my teeth, but im afraid to damage the protective layer or something, forgot what it was called. so anyway, is there a product that whitens teeth well, and does minimal damage to your teeth?

Crest White Strips don't damage the protective layer AKA enamel, but they can cause sensitivity.

ANY of the whitening products on the market are safe.

I've tried the Crest whitening strips (a pain in the butt using them) with good results.

I've tried the Crest nighteffects. Good results, but didn't like the feel of it on my teeth.

I'm now using the Colgate Simply White Night gel. I don't feel it on my teeth. I'm liking the results.

I don't do the full process....meaning I didn't do the strips for 14 days twice a day. I did it 14 days once a day and a few time in there one after the other (so, some were twice a day). I did the Nighteffects for about 8 days. I've used it periodically afterward for brightening.

The Colgate, I used for 5 nights and now every second or third night.

They give you the amount of time for the best results. I just do mine when they need it.

I have sensitive teeth and gums, and none of the above products have given me any problems

I also am using the Aquafresh whitening (original formula) toothpaste and the Reach whitening toothbrush.

So far...I like the results. But I'm not wanting bright white teeth. Just naturally brighter.

They're affordable. Worth it, for sure.

Ihope you get the results you want with no grief!
quincy

hey guys thanks for your replies :) anyway, i was thinking. maybe they're giving you problems you don't immediately see or feel, but will matter in time. say if your ename is damaged i don't htink you feel it right away, but your teeth will become more vulnerable. i really have to be careful with this cause im going to need these teeth for another 70 years or so.

love white strips premium!!!!

Gee, they're meant for home use. Whitening the teeth has been around for ages.....

Your teeth are made to withstand much more than whitening agents.

Your fears are understandable....but if you don't abuse the whiteners such as using them 4 times a year to achieve the whitest of white teeth, you shouldn't have any problems.

I only take mine up a bit to make them brighter. My teeth are sensitive and haven't had any problems. If you use a toothpaste with fluoride, that will keep the enamel strong.

Make sure you get enough calcium in your diet, either from foods or supplements. Make sure you also have enough vitamin D and magnesium so that the calcium can be utilised to the fullest.

Don't use your teeth as tools and get regular cleaning and fluoride treatments at least once a year. Floss twice daily to keep your gums in tip top shape.

Your teeth will last you 70 years and more considering we live in the Western World with the best dentistry of all times.

Unless you've inherited bad weak teeth, the simple whitening products available on the market are benign.

Go for it....!!

quincy

Don't use your teeth as tools and get regular cleaning and fluoride treatments at least once a year. Floss twice daily to keep your gums in tip top shape.
quincy

Okay, so I went to the dentist about 2 weeks ago. I just went there for the first time cause I used to go to another dentist. He checked my teeth and said everything was fine and then I was excused to go. So I asked if I don't need a fluoride treatment cause I used to get them from my other dentist. He asked how old I was, and said those treatments stop when you reach the age of 16. Which I am. Is this correct or am I wasting my teeth by not getting these treatments?

That's what my dentist told me and my mom years ago. I haven't gotten a fluoride treatment since high school.

I don't know.....I ask for them because my teeth are sensitive. I get them yearly when I have my teeth cleaned (it's the foam stuff). I would think that using fluoride toothpaste would give you what you need.


That's a good question to post to people.....see what they do and what they have been told. As well, ask if there's fluoride in their water.

I know that there is overfluoridation in some places and it can cause discolouring in teeth. I don't know when fluoride was added to the water in my city (could check that out), ...my teeth are sensitive, but strong. I hope to have them forever as well...I'm almost 50. I'll still get the fluoride yearly tho.

I suppose it's a personal request since one pays for it.

quincy

Oh, so fluoride in the water is bad for your teeth? I use toothpaste with fluoride twice a day and I always keep it in my mouth after I've brushed for another 5 mins. Is that too much fluoride? Should I use this toothpaste once a day, or every other day? Is it ok to use toothpaste for sensitive teeth, if they're not sensitive? I don't know whether mine are or not, I just figured it'd give best protection and everything.

Too much fluoride is bad for you....that's what I've heard. But, I'll have to do a check now that you've asked a few questions. Many say that children exposed to high fluoridation while their teeth are growing have discolouration. I don't know if that's true....I yet have to see children who drink a lot of water. It might be one of those fearmongering tales...I can check it out as well as you....see what we come up with.

If you brush twice a day, keeping the fluoride in your mouth for another 5 minutes seems time consuming. I use fluoride toothpaste two or three times a day. There are some sensitive toothpastes with no fluoride.

Are our teeth in good condition at this time, strong? Do you eat well, are you in good health....etc?

Balance is the key. They say to brush for 2 minutes at least.....it's not stated that you keep the toothpaste in your mouth for an extended period of time.

Oh, one more thing about kids and fluoride....most of their toothpastes don't have fluoride because they tend to not rinse their mouths after brushing and just swallow the toothpaste. So, that may be the culprit.

As well, water with fluoridation...it's a small percentage as I understand....

But interesting question and I'll have to look into when fluoridation came into our daily lives.

quincy

Oh okay, thanks man. It's a very interesting subject and I would definitely like to know more about it. It's important to know what you're consuming and what the effects of it can be. I think I'll try to brush my teeth three times a day as well. Twice with fluoride toothpaste, and once with whitening toothpaste? I think my teeth are pretty strong. They're good yeah. How can fluoride discolour your teeth when it's good for you though? What else can cause discolour?