Which brand has the best professional teeth whitening? is Zoom worth the price?
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I would say 50% of patients are happy with zoom from my expericence. The biggest reason they are unhappy is there is EXTREME sensitivty while doing the procedure. Though the whitening takes an hour, be prepared to be in the chair for about 1.5-2 hours for prep and finalization. The only other thing is most offices will charge several hundered dollars for zoom and will not give you any trays for touch up so in a year......your spending a lot of money again either for another in office tx or for a take home kit. I prefer to offer take home whitening. Good Luck. Zoom works, but I would only do it if my teeth were not sensitive at all and if the price incleded trays and gel for touch ups.
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Be careful with those white strips.  The peroxide they use damages the tooth enamel.  I would say get Go Smile instead.  More expensive, but better results and no tooth damage.
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i use the new isonic teeth whitener u maybe seen it on tv it lights up really bright like a laser light and u apply the liquids in it it really does work u can get it at ur local cvs store
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The best one is at Sharper Image!  Go there and test it out.  I have been to Brookstone and many other places and have found that Sharper Image has the best one.....at least that is my opinion.  Hope this helps!
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The only way to get your teeth super white is by bleaching or veneers. Whitestrips do not wear tooth enamel away. I'm a licenced dental hygienist and I use them all of the time. They do cause sensitivity though but it goes away. That is the cheapest route. The next step up is bleaching trays and in office whitening which is expensive and not worth the cost for the instant gratification. Whatever you do do not go crazy with whitening toothpaste.  This really does wear down enamel over time, esp. if you are scrubbing because you don't like the tooth color. All that makes toothpaste"whitening" is just abrasive stuff. Then you scrub off the enamel to expose the dentin which is naturally yellow in color. Sorry to ramble but I see this every day.
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I use Chrest Whitestrips and I absolutely love them!  Ok, but besides what I like, here's what I can tell you.  Most whitening toothpastes don't work andt he ones that do work...they take too long to make a difference.  Cosmetic whitening can be expensive.  Chrest whitestips WORK!  After using them about two times, you can tell a difference.  They are kind of expensive...about $25-$35 depending on which kind you get, but they both work great.  If money is your concern, try the less expensive one.  It's kind of weird at first to feel something stuck to your teeth for 30 minutes.  And I suggest that when you take them off you have the toothbrush with toothpaste ready.  Don't lick your teeth after you take the strips off cuz the gel is NASTY!  Plus...some people, not all, experience soft teeth after using it.  It just feels like your teeth are soft and weak.  But I never experienced that.  I still use them, not everyday though.  Just when I'm going out and I want my teeth to look good.  Because let me tell you...yellow teeth is a BIG turn off.  Good luck with whatever you choose.
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i kno this from experience CREST IS WHITENING STRIPS THE BOMB man i surprised my friends when i got bak from vacation because my teeth were so much more whiter!!! i have tried everything else besides this and nothing else works as well
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The more expensive the product, the better it is going to be.  So, starting with the cheapest, is brushing twice a day and flossing.  The cleaner your teeth are, the whiter they are going to be.  Stay away from coffee, tea, and red wine.  Then there's whitening toothpastes, floss, and rinses.  These will give results, but not as much as whitening stips or gels.  I know a lot of people who have been satisfied with Crest Whitening Strips.  Just be careful using whitening products, because they can cause sensitivity.  So, if you already have sensitive teeth, be aware.  Many electric toothbrushes claim to make teeth whiter.  I use the Sonicare brush, and I can tell a difference.  But it's not a dramatic difference.  I notice it, but I don't know if others do.  I know the Crest Spin Brush has one with brusheads that claim to whiten teeth.  If you're looking for a real big difference in shades, then you may want to try the strips.  It seems to be the biggest improvement for the cheapest.
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Yes.  I've answered this question before.  Crest Whitestrips or Rembrandt both work very well.  We recommend them at the dental office that I work at.  I also use them myself.  Use them as directed and you will be pleased.
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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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You really can't whiten teeth with any type bleach that has been stained by tetracyclene, But... You can get porcelin veneers bonded to the teeth themselves that are of a white shade, and there is a cheaper way if you can get your dentist to do it, and that is getting Veneers done with a composite material,(instead of porcelin) which is the stuff they use to fill cavities with, a nice white shade, they may not last but  a few years, but the cost is like somewhere between $70-$100 per tooth could be less or more, but that is what i got 2 of my teeth done for,(it was free actually because i worked for the dentist,)but that is the fee he charged for his patients, alot of doctors don't want to do them, because... it is cheaper, and they don't last as long as veneers, But if you call around to different dentists, there should be one out there willing to do it,you need to be a little persistant with them and tell them this is what you want,and let them know you will take your chances on them not lasting as long as porcelin veneers, (I'VE HAD MINE FOR 10 YEARS NOW.)
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Use Crest Whitestrips!!! I have been using them yearly since they came out a few years ago... They have turned my teeth from almost the worst color yellow they can get (due to very bad dental hygene when I was younger) to the bright white like most models on the commercials...and they are only $20...that is sooo cheap for waht they can do for someones confidence!!! I have been getting compliments ever since I had gone through just half of a box!!!.......oh and if u do buy them make sure you buy the original ones in the cheap box...all of the other kinds Crest has out do the exact same thing (not one is better than the other!) the reason I say to buy the original ones is because they are the cheapest!!!
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Please ask your dentist before you try any home remedies, some may damage your teeth badly, and that could make them looking worse than where you're at now.  I personally do not recommend "Zoom" whitening or any 'in office' whitening treatments.  They do not last very long, are costly and could make your teeth very sensitive.  I do recommend over the counter products that contain 15% or less 'carbamide peroxide'. (hydrogen peroxide products are not very temperature stable, and so it is hard to tell whether they are damaged goods.)  \nOther than bleaching you teeth you could have bonding or veneers done.  Veneers are also high $$, but are very nice, and you could drastically improve your appearance.  Some veneers don't even involve drilling or numbing ("Lumineers").  I would ask your dentist what he suggests...
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I use an Oral-B electric toothbrush.  Since changing from the manual brush my regular checkups have been greatly improved.  I can feel the difference in effectiveness between the two types.  Electric takes some getting used to, but there's no turning back.
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Yeah stay away from Lilly (private dental school) go to think pinks office(Public Dental School).\n\nOn Second thought  who said you need bleaching at all?\n\nPROVE ME WRONG
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I have been a cosmetic dentist for 22 years now (time sure flies). We have tried just about ALL of the quick, in-office, expensive systems that are available. In the short term, they may amaze you. In the long term (days to weeks afterward), you most likely will be disappointed because your teeth will revert to their original shade. Every dentist and sales representative (who doesn't have a vested interest) I know has the same opinion.\n\nSome parameters you need to be aware of:\n1. Crest Whitening Strips may work okay for you, but they are relatively weak, do not whiten all of your teeth, and may leave a line where the strip doesn't cover the entire tooth. It's inexpensive, and we have had patients who were pleased with the result (until they saw what we are capable of doing).\n\n2. The 1 hour in-office systems marketed have a greater chance of success on those people in the range of 18-25 years old. The teeth are more amenable to accept the whitening gel. Just after the treatment, everyone's teeth are whiter. Not just due to the whitening agent, but mostly due to the dehydration from having your mouth open, and under a hot lamp (not a laser) for so long. Again, a disqualifier: We have had one very successful, long lasting Zoom treatment on a 62 year old. I have discontinued using our "Zoom 2" system because I am very disappointed in the results.\n\n3. Your best results will be from a professional system through a dental office. There are different systems available. You can try the in-office systems if you're under 25 or so, but in my office I wouldn't even offer it to you (remember, I don't use it any longer) because I cannot guarantee long term results for the kind of expense involved.\n\n4. A basic whitening system involves taking a mold of your teeth, then pouring plaster into the mold. This plaster model of your teeth will be used to form a soft plastic horseshoe-shaped covering over your teeth, which is the whitening tray. You place a small amount of whitening gel into the tray, place the tray onto your teeth every day (from 1-8 hours, depending the the gel) for 7-14 days, and VOILA, whiter teeth. Here's my but (not that one): the accuracy of the mold and the technique of making the tray have a major impact on how well the tray seals against your teeth and if the whitening gel stays in place, or if your saliva gets into it and dilutes the whitening gel, which results in less effect.\n\n5. Have your teeth cleaned before any whitening procedure. This gives the technique the best chance for success.\n\n6. The success of the whitening depends on you. Your hygiene must be impeccable, including brushing and flossing twice a day (as is best anyway). If you choose to be sloppy with the way you clean your teeth, the plaque (bacteria) that develops on your teeth daily will insulate your teeth and lessen the effect of the whitening gel. Hygiene has a lot to do with your overall health, but this is an entirely different subject.\n\n7. A lot of people (myself included) develop very sensitive teeth during the whitening process (including the 1 hour in-office systems). With a standard system as described above, we used to tell people to stop wearing the tray for a few days, then wear it again, then stop, until they reached the peak whitening (7-10 whitening days usually). The sensitivity will subside, and there is no permanent damage.\n\n8. During the whitening process, your teeth will pick up stains easier, so no red wine, no smoking, no coffee, no dark soft drinks, no soy sauce, etc. Common sense items. After your teeth are white, it's okay to use them again.\n\n9. There is a proprietary system that we now use, which was developed by a dentist in Southern California. It is not advertised or marketed very heavily, but works fantastic for all ages, all levels of staining, has little if any sensitivity (I was the guinea pig and almost no sensitivity for 16 days straight). It really gets yo
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I go for which ever happenes to be the cheapest at the time of purchase.\n\nThey all contain the same basic ingredients so even the very cheapest brand will clean your teeth.