Teeth Whitening Kits

[Craftypig]

Where could I buy a decent over the counter tooth whitening kit, have any of you guys on here used one?

[Mojo-Jo-Jo]

Don't do it. It softens the enamel and will weaken your teeth and make them porous, encouraging even more stains.

[loadmaster]

It can make your teeth weak . you can try homemade teeth whitening toothpaste. it is very simple you just need some ingredient

1. Baking soda that is non-toxic in nature
2. Sweetener
3. Glycerin
4. Hydrogen peroxide

Mix all above ingredient and your toothpaste is ready!
Brush your teeth at least twice in a day. I am sure it will work.

[Bluestone]

I had my teeth professionally whitened, and I wish I hadn't. They have become very sensitive and feel almost rough to the touch. You can't see this roughness, but I can definitely feel it when I run my tongue over my teeth. I think this has something to do with the enamel.
They are very white, but sometimes I think they look transparent.

I use Blanx toothpaste, which is great. I currently have the "Intensive whitening" one. Obviously because I've had my teeth whitened, it's hard to tell if it really makes a difference, or not. However, I do drink a *lot* of black coffee, and my teeth are still white, which I think is due to the toothpaste.

I really wouldn't try any home bleaching kits. I have one in my fridge, that I've had in there for months, but I'm too nervous to use. It says on the leaflet to use for "2-3 hours" at a time, but the lady who did my teeth says she leaves hers in overnight and just "puts up with the pain". EEkk!

[vodkancoke]

I had mine lasered a few times, fab results. I looked like a glow-in-the-dark Simon Cowell! I get mine done via my dentist now. I get a kit from them to do at home with a gumshield and some paste stuff and I have had no problems at all with sensitivity. I've also used Blanx which is fab too.

[Bluestone]

V&C, that is the same as I had - the laser light.
Do you use the at-home kit? Mines got a syringe full of paste, and a gum shield. I have yet to use it, as I'm worried about it being really painful??? I had some discomfort when I had the whitening done, but I think that was because I had four back to back sessions all in one go.
They have been sensitive since, but I use a sensitive toothpaste at night, which helps.

[faithdanielas]

Products that whitens teeth should be consulted first to a dentist because overuse of these products could cause your teeth to weaken. One home remedy I know is baking soda and salt, which helps in whitening teeth but should not be used everyday. It is important that you brush you teeth at least two times a day. Consult your dentist for the right product to use.

Source: dentalpartnersofbrookline

[Mojo-Jo-Jo]

I'm 9 fillings and 2 root canals later.
Please...don't do it.

[NoMercy]

The ones Vodka mentioned are the best. Don't buy from anyone but your dentist.

You whiten your teeth gently over a 2-week periodand just use sensodyne if you get any sensitivity.

Never go to Beauty Salons or buy off the internet.