is it okay if i use the white strips twice a day?\nwill that bleech my teeth faster?\n\nthank you\n\n\nmel
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probably, if you think about it. your basically putting twice the bleach to your teeth. beware of your gums though. your gums will likely be agitated.
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It does also eat away the glue. Tooth whitening strips are NOT healthy at all. The best way to whiten your teeth is through frequent brushing/flossing. I recommend the Braun OralB rechargeable brush. It works great! Also, go to your dentist for a whitening treatment. Store bought treatments decalcify your teeth greatly!
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Crest white strips work just as good as professional whitening.  Some people will never have white teeth.  People that have thin enamel, smoke, and even drink soft drinks, coffee, or tea will probably not have extremely white teeth.  Those substances stain teeth fast.  You have to use white strips twice a day for 1 or 2 weeks depending on the strength you buy.  They will get the same effect you just have to wait longer.  I tried it in the Dental program before they were put on the market and they are great!  You will not really be able to see a lot of results but others will notice it a nd you will get a lot of comments.  if you insist on smoking and drinking dark drinks you might consider using a whitening toothpaste so that you dont loose anything that you have gained by the strips.  You can also gargle in peroxide.  The only other thing that I can think of is that your teeth might get sensitive--that is normal and that will go away after you stop using them.  You can use two boxes back to back but if your teeth are not white after that they will never be extremely white and that is just in the make up of your teeth
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Hi, \n\nThe only way you will be able to whiten your teeth properly is to have them bleached professionally at a dentist. The stuff sold in the shops does not contain enough peroxide (the active ingredient) to remove anything but a little suface staining.You need to have at least 10% peroxide and this strength is only legally available to dentists in the UK . \n\n Bleaching, when done properly does NOT damage the enamel of the teeth, any sensitivity is usually only temporary and can usually be overcome by using a Sensitive toothpaste and fluoride mouthwash.\n\nI have had quite a few patients have it done, men and women of all ages (mostly over 40 surprisingly) and we have had some really good results.\n\nTo do home bleaching supervised by a dentist costs around £350 but gets fantastic results. You wear two bleaching trays for a couple of hours a night for approx 2 wks depending on lightening needed.\n\nYou can also have speed whitening done at the dentist in 1 hour and at around £650, but beware, if your teeth are not isolated properly this can make your teeth and gums very sensitive! better to do it gradually over a couple of weeks when you get the same results anyway. The laser light does not really do anything anyway, it just makes you think you are getting value for money !\n\nIf it is just surface staining I advise my patients to use a toothpaste containing Bicarbonate of soda and and electric toothbrush (you can get them as cheap as £12 now) this can work wonders too. Also a visit to a Dental Hygienist for a professional scale and polish can make a big difference .\n\nHope this helps
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Yes for these teeth you have prob. learned to late.  You can't floss every couple of days, it has to be everyday.  If you don't want more decay and rotten teeth, then floss everyday. You need to have these teeth extracted, abscessed teeth are nothing to play with, you can get seriously ill, or even die if you don't have them taken care of.  You need to learn to brush consistently and the right way.  You are not brushing as well on the lower because you are afraid of hitting the decayed teeth. You have to use a soft toothbrush and use small circular strokes with very little pressure.  You have used too much pressure on the lower, which has caused the recession.  I would suggest an electric toothbrush.  Flossing:  go in between each tooth wrap one side of the tooth like a "C" shape and wiggle up and down a few times and then do this to the other tooth in front, going all of the way around the mouth.  Again you don't have to use a lot of pressure, you don't want to injure or cut the gum tissue.  Decay is caused by bacteria and food debris which turns into acid, this causes decay.  Gingivitis and periodontitis are gum conditions.  The problem is you, you have to do the work in order to have a healthy mouth.  I know this is blunt, but you have to wake up and brush as much as possible, floss everyday, and see a dentist about your problem teeth.  Educate yourself on home care and about tooth decay and gum disease.  Use your search engine for help.
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First you all, you should not be using any whitening products that can be purchased over-the-counter b/c none of them are ADA approved.... if you are, then discontinue use and begin using a sensitive toothpaste..... your teeth will be fine in a week or so.  If you are using a product from your dentist then contact your dentist as soon as possible to discuss the problem you are having with him or her.
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The one's you get from your dentist where they make a mold of your teeth and you wear them at night work really good.  The disadvantages are they may make your teeth sensitive if you overuse them.  But them you can just stop using it for a while and your teeth become normal again.  Don't buy Crest Whitestrips, they are horible to apply, they keep on slipping and I never noticed much difference with them.\nThe Laser Whitening is the best, but it is expensive and can burn your gums if they don't aim the laser properly.  But it was amazing how white they can get the teeth.  It doesn't last that long though if you drink pop and coffee.
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Listerine Whitening Rinse is great.  You will see an immediate difference.  I can't recommend this stuff enough.  Also it is not as expensive as Crest Whitening Strips.
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the peroxide is a very reactive molecule, hence the ability to whiten.  for that reason, it is likely that the white strips will be less effective.  they'll probably still work somewhat.  \n\nwhat are you doing messing with those things anyway?  go to the dentist and get it done legitimately.  you'll be happier.  remember those white strips are made to fit everybody so that means they fit nobody.
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Crest Whitestrips can make your teeth very sensitive and also they are not approved by the ADA (American Dental Association).  There are no products you can purchase over-the-counter that is approved by the ADA.  The best way to whiten your teeth is to see your dentist as they have the only whitening products that are approved by the ADA and also so they can monitor you through your treatment in the event any problems arise.  Also, whitening toothpastes do not change the shade of your teeth and are very abrasive and can cause potential damage to the enamel of the teeth.
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I brush twice a day morning and night, with "Arm and Hammer" peroxide and baking soda. Peroxide whitens your teeth. If you really want white teeth talk to your dentist and ask them about teeth whitening, they whiten your teeth with lasers. I wouldn't use the whitening strip, they eat away the enamal on your teeth. I would get it done professionally.
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Right!  There is not bleach, but peroxide in it, and can make your teeth sensitive.  Discontinue use.  Use Sensodyne toothpaste for a few weeks.  This doesn't happen to all people, but will most likely always happen to you.  Sorry.
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Streaks may be what we call craze lines, small fractures in your teeth where the acid penetrates more, usually this is not noticable.  If you plastice fillings in your front teeth you should not be bleaching, unless you are aware that the bleach can penetrate any weakly bonded plastic (white) filling  anc cause it to stand out.  If this is the case your bleaching is about to cost you a lot more.  This is a pet peeve of mine,  You need to know these things before your a sold these things.  If you bought yout bleach OTC, then read the tiny little print in the packaging.
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You could try making a paste with bicarbonate-of-soda and a little water, then applying it to the teeth.  It may not taste too good, and it is harmless.  This product cleans almost everything.
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the best way to assess your specific needs is to see a dentist.  there are many gimics out there such as whitening toothpastes and rinses, gum, etc.  the truth is that most people would do fine with over-the-counter crest strips.  the catch is that the strips are not as effective in people with less than perfectly straight teeth.  the strips are made in mass for the ideal set of teeth.  custom bleaching trays made by your dentist are the best by far.  other boil and bite trays are cheap and ineffective.  see your dentist.  you get what you pay for after all...
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You just need to call the dentists in your area and ask them if they accept this for teeth whitening.  My question is why not just go buy a box of crest white strips as this is what my dentist recommended if I wanted to whiten my teeth.
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NO.  I've been doing them for like 3 years now...THEY ARE AMAZiNG..[get Crest Whitestrips Supreme..they work the fastest]  \n\nno cancer here!...my dentist says it's completey healthy...may cause gum sensitivity though...[did for me..but it's SO worth it for the WHiTE teeth you get...and you don't have to pay out the a$$ for it]