does crest white strips really work?  What about the brush on colgate stuff?
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I would not recommend using any of the whitening toothpastes as they are very abrasive and could potentially damage the enamel of the teeth.  As for Crest White Strips, they are not approved by the ADA (American Dental Association).  The only products approved by the ADA are available at your dentist which is where I suggest you go to whiten your teeth.
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Do you know the reason for the staining? Is it something fairly new, like from coffee or tea? If that is the case then I would recommend a stronger whitening agent. Rembrandt whitening toothpaste works really well, or try any of the whitening strips.\nIf the stains have been a life long problem though none of these may work. It could have been caused from antibiotics that either your mother took while you were in utero, or that you took as an infant while your teeth were still forming. A side effect of certain antibiotics is to cause the enamel of the teeth to stain a yellowish color and only a dentist can do anything for that. If after trying the whitening products at home for a while you don't see any improvement, bring it up to your dentist at your next appointment. He may be able to offer some more suggestions. (other than surgery)
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crest whitestrips, as mentioned, are great. BUT the equate version of whitestrips works EXACTLY the same, but are much cheaper. Just be sure not to wear them (either brand) longer than the box says to, or else you will end up with VERY sensitive teeth.
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i definatley would have to say Crest Whitening Strips.  It's worth the price.  Trust me*
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I think the effects of the whitening toothpastes are very, very marginal.\n\nBetter to focus on the main purposes of toothpaste.\n\nIn that respect I personally think Colgate Total is the best of all.  If I cannot find it, I will use Aquafresh, the striped one.\n\nI believe you can get a variety of Colgate Total called Colgate Total plus Whitening.  So there you are.\n\nDon't get too carried away with whitening, many people have severely injured their gums that way.\n\nBetter to see a dentist for more help in that area.  There are veneers for older people, but rather expensive.
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i have used the crest whitestrips and they worked great... what i did tho is i went on ebay and found some that were like 22% strength compared to like 10% or so for the ones you can buy in the store.. i was able to get a like 25 day or so treatment for the price of a ten day one at the store.. i just used half of the treatment(10-12 days) and then saved the others for a second treatment later on down the road.
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The crest whitening products work great. I use Crest whitening toothpaste and it's made a difference.
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I use Colgate total plus whitening - it's what my dentist recommended for me. I have never heard that whitening toothpastes weaken your teeth. I would suggest asking your dentist what he or she would recommend for your teeth - everyone teeth are different, your dentist knows your teeth best. Good luck.
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I would say an in home bleaching kit because the you get quick results and it tends to be longer lasting, but Crest White Strips work really great and are less expensive. Which ever method you choose, they will both give you those pearly whites you want!
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Crest white strips professional or premium.. . their a little expensive but work very well and the whiteness lasts. YOu can get the highest potency from your dentist and other levels straight from the drug store
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are you aware that your teeth can only get but so white. If your teeth are white already why waste $30- 40 on white strips. I found that  Colgate luminous and Colgate plus whiting advance(gel)works great and I live by them \n\nI use the Colgate plus whiting advance(gel)at night b4 bed and Colgate luminous in the morning .. And my smile always get its compliments... ;-D
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Me and my 2 teens have used the crest premium. They work great.  My dentist was impressed how white my teeth were. I got lots of compliments about my teeth and they asked what I was doing to get them that white.  \n I had some sensitivity that I had to stop using them for a couple of days and then continued. That helps. The sensitivity is not permament, just a couple of days then it goes away.  My daughters didnt have any trouble with sensitivity. So I guess that just depends on you.\nIf you are cheap like me, go shop ebay. You can buy them much cheaper there.
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Just from personal experience, Crest Whitestrips are great. They make your teeth a little sensitive, though.
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crest white strips and Listerine whitening mouthwash in between..don't get carried away with whitening though, the peroxide can damage your enamel
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Well, I would reccommend the crest brand. If you want to know about the effectiveness of this brand, read the following paragraphs. For more info check out:\nhttp://www.animated-teeth.com/whitening_strips/a1_teeth_whitening.htm\n\nHow effective are teeth whitening strips?\nThere is simply no way to know for certain what type of whitening results will be possible with the use of any teeth whitening product. The results people experience are variable, period. This is because the teeth of any given population of people will display various types of tooth staining that has been produced by a variety of causes. As a result each of these people will have their own unique level of bleaching potential. \n\nAs you can no doubt imagine the overall effectiveness of teeth whitening products can be somewhat difficult to determine. In any given study there will be variability related to specifically which participants (by chance) got assigned to which group. In real life there will be variables not the least of which are which whitening systems are compatible with the user's lifestyle and perceptions of whitener use. Since peroxide-based teeth whitening simply seems to be one of cause and effect (the use of an appropriate whitener for an appropriate duration) it seems that compliance to the whitening system's instructions will be of paramount importance in the user's ability to obtain the whitening results they are after. \n\nThe published clinical studies we have reviewed seem to suggest that teeth whitening strips coated with 6% hydrogen peroxide whitener can be expected to provide similar whitening results as tray-based systems using a 10% carbamide peroxide whitener (a technique which at this point is generally accepted as the unofficial standard for at-home teeth whitening systems). As alluded to previously, since teeth whitening is simply a case of cause and effect, when choosing between teeth whitening strips or a tray-based system, selecting the system whose instructions you find easiest to comply with will make it more likely you will achieve the whitening results you are after. Compliance to a system is everything.
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I advise my patients to use \n\nColgate Sensation Deep Clean Whitening\n\nThis has Bicarbonate of soda in it but does not have the strong taste that Arm and Hammer has.\n\nIt is very mildly abrasive, enough that it will remove staining but not damage the enamel on your teeth.\n\nBeware of using Pearl Drops, Eucryl or other so called tooth polishes. They are too abrasive to be used regularly and make the staining worse eventually by roughening the enamel so the stain sticks all the more.\n\nIf it's any recommendation, I use this myself too!\n\np.s. Crest Whitening Strips are NOT available in the UK, the Americans have not been reading the questions again...........
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Keep on putting plain colgate toothpaste (white one) on and it should make it lighter.  You can use blue butter as well  If the hicky is still visible then you can cover it with a cover stick that you get from a chemist otherwise wear a poloneck jersey.