Teeth Whitening

Crest White Strips! Those work well and there’s a “sensitive” one if needed. Be careful of the solutions from dentists. My hubby did a treatment at the dentist before his first wedding and said that caused his teeth to become brittle and his front tooth chipped off during his honeymoon! 🥺

Also try to charcoal toothpaste. My bridesmaid bought me a tube and it works. My teeth are bad don’t have much enamel so I was afraid to use the white strips but I’m sure those work too. The charcoal toothpaste really does brighten your teeth. I think she got it at Walmart for a couple bucks.

I use the crest white strips for special occasions, but I just use them every two days starting a week before instead of every day because they can get painful. They work super well. I also brush with crest radiant whitening toothpaste and I’ve gotten compliments from ppl who think it’s professional lol

View Quoted Comment Oh no, that’s awful!! Thank you for the warning!

View Quoted Comment Thanks! I have heard it tastes awful, is that true?

View Quoted Comment Okay, thanks!!

View Quoted Comment The one I got actually doesn’t taste too bad. I think the brand is called invitamin. But it’s got a soft minty taste to it and feels kind of inky in your mouth. I use my regular toothpaste after just to make sure I get all the black off and I’m not sure how well it actually protects your teeth from cavities and what not. But the taste really isn’t offensive or anything that you’ll want to spit out right away.

View Quoted Comment Oh wonderful, thank you.

FH just went to walmart and bought a $20 pack. Toothbrush with whitening strip and toothpaste that has hydrogen peroxide and i think baking soda. Or just use good old baking soda plain on the toothbrush! I used to do it, tastes bad but works good. I just didnt brush enough!

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You're welcome! I'd be curious to know if anyone else had that issue from the dentist's process.

I second the charcoal toothpaste. I get the Hello brand that you can find at Walmart and it doesnt taste like anything. I like it because it brightens your teeth but doesnt have that awful minty taste.

Crest white strips! Be careful of the charcoal toothpaste. It can be too abrasive for people and take the enamel off your teeth.

As a Dental Hygienist, I recommend Crest Whitening Strips for over the counter. Both baking soda and charcoal can be abrasive on the teeth's enamel but I do work. If you choose, to use them use it very sparingly. Peroxide also works, and is the active ingredient in most whitening products. I personally rinse with peroxide occasionally, it can burn your gums if used too much.

If you would like to do a in-office dental procedure. Talk to dentist about whether your enamel and gums can handle it. Whitening can cause EXTREME sensitivity and chemical burns if not applied properly or for too long.

I haven't heard of it causing chipping, there may have been underlying issue with that situation.

I use crest 3D white toothpast pretty regularly and have used crest white strips in the past (ill actually be using them tonight for a quick whitening before my.boudoir shoot.tomorrow). They’ve always worked great for me!

View Quoted Comment Oh thank you! I truly appreciate your comments

Use this toothpaste and it REALLY makes a difference! Yes you have to wash your teeth twice but it feels therapeutic and your teeth feel dentist clean while you’re whiting! 😁

I’m using crest white strips pro.... bought them from their website and got 2 boxes for 50. ( one for me and one for FH). It only takes 20 days

View Quoted Comment Okay, WOW! I mean, maybe it’s just me but I see a difference in my teeth in these two photos and they were taken only four days apart and in the same room same spot same lighting. Thank you!!

View Quoted Comment Yes they do!! I love it- just wait until you’ve used it for a full month 😁

View Quoted Comment Wow!! Going to try this!