Would you talk to me about teeth whitening?

[Candelabrassiere]

A few years back I did this, using specially moulded mouth trays and gel. I need to do it again now, but the gel has escalated in price, plus chances are I would need another mouth tray made, because teeth do move slightly, and that's the most expensive part.

I always thought shop bought tooth whitening kits were rubbish- I remember DD messing about with one and not seeing any results - and also I've been scared off laser whitening.

However, am I right in saying that the over the counter kits are now much better quality? And that laser whitening (although probably expensive like mouth trays) is also much better/safer these days?

Would be great to hear anyone's thoughts!

I've never used the trays but had good results with Crest whitestrips.

Thank you - perhaps they're worth a try. Does anyone else have any recommendations?

Crest whitestrips are amazing. I buy mine from Ukteethwhitening.

Thank you! I think I will give them a go. Can either of you tell me which version you used? Having googled, there are a few different types. Also how stained or yellow were your teeth before hand?

fr.iherb.com/pr/crest-3d-whitestrips-dental-whitening-kit-glamorous-white-28-strips/92948

I used these ones.

My teeth weren't too bad beforehand but I felt they were getting a bit yellower than I would have liked, and my top canines were yellower than the rest for some reason. I only did 10 days' worth of the treatment but I felt that my teeth were noticeably brighter afterwards and the colour had evened up a bit too.

I will probably do it every 2 years or so.

Thanks! I'm going to give those a try. Sounds like the colour of your teeth was in a similar condition to mine

In the uk the over the counter stuff is only 6% peroxide max which is what whitens your teeth. If you go to a dentist they can give you much stronger stuff which will make a difference.

Another vote for crest whites! I've never found anything else that really works as well and I get a lot of compliments on my teeth!

This ^ they are amazing

I can't understand all the love for Crest Whitening Strips. I noticed barely any difference at all, even though I followed the instructions to the letter.

I've been using snow whitening I managed to find a discount code online for 30% off. It's American so there's tax to pay and postage but I spent about £130 and now I can just buy the whitening pens when I need more, which are cheaper. It works so well. I'll try and attach before and afters pics.

Why not first ask your dentist if your existing trays are still suitable - they might be?

www.trysnow.com/products/teeth-whitening-kit this is the kit I bought I've still got a pen left. I did two weeks everyday and then twice a week and I've just been going it every now and again since, maybe once a month. I'm a coffee addict and my teeth have stayed the same as the 4 week photo.

I didn’t notice any difference either with the white strips felt I have had better results with high st kits

I’ve tried crest twice. Once years ago and they worked, more recently they didn’t. Do you have any high street recommendations?

If you have the trays then go back and buy some gel . My dentist sells it to me for £20 a tube !